Women in Science Panel Discussion: What Does it Mean to Be a Women in Science? March 6, 2012

Women in Science (WIS) Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 6th from 4-6pm in 269 Everitt Lab

Please join Women in Science as we hold our first panel discussion!

Topic: What does it mean to be a woman in science?

We will be discussing what has been important in driving women forward in their scientific careers, and what advice would they give to others starting their careers in science. The panelists come from a broad range of backgrounds and stages of their careers:

Hannah Deberg (Physics, Graduate Student)
Courtney Sloan (Chemistry, Post-Doc)
Jennifer Fraterrigo (Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Assistant Professor)
Lisa Ainsworth (Plant Biology, Associate Professor)

Date: Tuesday March 6th
Time: 4-6pm
Place: 269 Everitt Lab (north quad across from the Union)

Light refreshments will be served.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!
-WIS Officers

Job at University Lab High School: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science

Work at University Lab High School on the UIUC campus!
https://jobs.illinois.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=16426

Position: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science at the University of Illinois Laboratory High School. University Laboratory High School is a 5-year public school for 300 select students. Visiting Teaching Associate is a 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track academic staff appointment at the University of Illinois. This full-time position requires successfully satisfying a fingerprint criminal background check for employment. Position may become permanent at a later date.

Responsibilities: 
Teaching 3 sections of a full-year, junior high-level introduction to physical and life sciences from an engineering perspective; and teaching one section of a full-year upper-level science and society class aimed at understanding various systems of our world from an engineering perspective, focused more deeply in the applicant's area of expertise. In addition, teachers are expected to foster connections to related departments on campus; develop innovative curricula and teaching strategies; present at professional conferences or workshops; and carry out other school activities normally required of teachers.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, or in Engineering with significant coursework in Science. Evidence of effective and creative teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Science or Engineering. Research experience. Knowledge of Internet and multimedia instruction opportunities. Experience in seeking and obtaining educational grants and organizing and conducting workshops for teachers. Prior middle or high school level teaching experience, especially with gifted students, is helpful but not mandatory.

Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience.

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2012. Interviewing may take place prior to the closing date, however, no decision will be made until after the closing date. Starting date is August 16, 2012.

Application: Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references. Online application will also require the entry of contact information for three references, sample lesson plans and examples of innovative classroom activities or materials developed by the candidate.

Questions may be directed to Jennifer Steiling at 217-244-9010.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu