Welcome to AWG!
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Encourage the participation of women in the geosciences
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Exchange educational, technical, and professional information
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Enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences
What's New? (updated December 21th, 2012 )
AWG Membership Renewals - Payable On-line
2013 membership renewals are due. Read AWG 2013 President Anna Cruse's Renewal Letter. Download AWG 2013 Renewal Form or click here to pay on-line (using a credit/debit card). If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact the AWG office.
AWG IS GOING TO CUBA!
March 10 - 20, 2013
For more details check out the field trip page at:
http://www.awg.org/trips/index.htm
AWG DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN!
The AWG board has developed a new strategic plan.
For a draft of plan go to:
Strategic Plan.
Comments are due back to the board as soon as possible via email to bod@awg.org.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We're on the path to reach beyond 1,000 members!
In fact, the 1,000th member to join AWG will receive a free AWG fleece pullover! This is a perfect opportunity to invite your coworkers, friends and students to become AWG members or even sponsor a one year membership for them. Go to the membership page to sign up!
Susan R Eaton - Follow her Blog from Antarctica
Susan R. Eaton, a Calgary-based geophysicist, geologist, science journalist and Antarctic Explorer-in-the-Making, will travel to the Bottom of the World from December 29, 2012 to January 21, 2013, participating in the Scotia Arc Tectonics, Climate and Life Expedition. Led by the Jackson School of Geosciences (University of Texas at Austin), this international expedition involves world-renowned instructors — geologists, geophysicists and biologists — who will focus on the interplay of geology, geophysics, glaciology, plate tectonics, climate change and life. Click here to read about her journey.
LATEST NEWS
Meet the AWG Board at GSA
The Incoming AWG Board will be meeting in Charlotte, NC preceeding the annual GSA meeting. The Board Meeting is open to all AWG members Click here for more details. Reports from officers will be posted here as they come in.
Request for 2012 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
AWG is currently looking for judges in Miami, FL, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Maryland and in Pittsburg for the ISEF fair. Click here for more details.
Salt Lake Chapter News
Click here to read the latest newsletter from the Salt Lake Chapter
MentorNet Opens its Doors to Students from All Campuses
Visit AWG's peer mentoring page to learn more about this opportunity.
AWG has expanded its career services!
In addition to Job Web, which remains mostly academic, we now have Job Target. Through Job Target, AWG members can locate job postings pertinent to whatever sector of the geosciences in which they are interested.
Post your resume for free!
View job postings for free!
You can also access Job Target from the AWG homepage by clicking on the icons on the right hand side, or by clicking "Looking for a Job" on the main banner at the top of the homepage.
E-News Coordinator
Would you like an opportunity to assist with putting out the AWG e-newsletter every other week? Contact the AWG Editor for more info.
AWG 35th Anniversary Convention - AWG: A Lifetime of Leadership
Friday - Saturday, March 16 - 17, 2012
The event was a great success. For more details check out the convention website.
Check out the Convention Webpage for more details and final program.
Opportunities with AGI’s Government Affairs Program (GAP)
Visit the AWG Public Affairs web page for the latest information on AGI's GAP program.
Past issues of Gaea are available on-line.
For the current issue of Gaea contact the AWG office to receive the online link.
Read the lastest issue of AWG E-news
Website Changes
Dear AWG Members, AWG website software has been changed. The login is your email and the password is Geowomen+first initial+last initial (Geowomenaa). The new software will guide you through the necessary steps. Please note that you must login to pay dues, search the directory, or make changes to your record. For best results use your Internet Explorer browser to view this website. Thank you, AWG Headquarters.
Member News
Check out the link to AWG's International Region. Please contact our international coordinator or editor to contribute news on the international front.
Upcoming Events
Awards/Scholarships
AWG Outstanding Educator Award
Is There a Women Geoscientist Professor Who Made a Difference in Your Life?
Please take the time to honor her by nominating her for the AWG Outstanding Educator Award.
Download the "Where are the Women Geoscience Professors?" workshop report from the NSF/AWG sponsored workshop
