Category: Professional Development
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AWIS Honors Dr. Jayaraman: 2026 Outstanding Woman in Science
AWIS Houston hosted an incredible celebration on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Hungry’s in Rice Village to honor our 2026 Outstanding Woman in Science (OWIS) awardee, Dr. Vasanthi Jayaraman! She presented on her career journey to become Chair for the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. The ~30 attendees…
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From Bench to Balance: June 2026 Fireside Chat with Dr. Nicole Scheff
What does it really look like to build a career in academic science — and a life outside of it? That’s the question at the heart of our upcoming fireside chat with Dr. Nicole Scheff, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh and Principal Investigator at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. On Friday,…
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Empowering Women’s Brain Health: Cultivating Clarity, Connectedness, & Emotional Balance
Hosted by AWIS Houston in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas Center for BrainHealth Led by AWIS Houston President, Liz Hileman, Ph.D. Event Details Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration) About the Webinar Brain health is foundational to how we…
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Breaking the Mold: How Innovation Drives Progress in STEM
New blog post by @AWISHouston Chapter Trustee Garima Vyas!
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Unlocking Productivity in Tech and High-Performing Environments: A STEM Leader’s Guide
New blog post by @AWISHouston Chapter Trustee Garima Vyas!
