Dear Colleagues, Several weeks ago, we introduced you to WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences), an annual three-day symposium aimed at addressing the retention of female scientists and issues related to the transition of women from early career stages to tenure track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings. The inaugural WEBS symposia were huge successes. Early career participants as well as our senior scientist panelists reported feeling inspired and equipped with new connections and tools that they expect will help them in their career in the years to come. We are now accepting applications online (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for participation in the symposium.
WEBS will target early career women in the Biological Sciences with an emphasis on ecology and evolutionary biology. In particular, it will focus on women who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight years and who do not have tenure in order to address the critical transition period from graduate studies and post-doctoral positions to permanent research and teaching positions. The symposia will provide a forum for professional development, including awareness and improvement of academic leadership skills; opportunities to establish mentoring relationships; and resources for developing professional networks. The 2011 symposium will be held at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center in Durham, North Carolina from November 6-9, 2011. Please visit our website (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for details and application materials. Applications are due April 15, 2011. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have ([email protected]). Sincerely, Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. University of Washington Samantha Forde, Ph.D. University of California Santa Cruz Joyce Yen, Ph.D. University of Washington
