National Conference 2018
Join us in Iowa City to celebrate and explore Diverse Science! All business meetings and conference activities will take place at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), located at 125 N Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245.
For additional information and registration, go to: http://www.gwis.org/page/current_meeting
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*subject to change
Friday, June 15th
9:00 – 5:00 pm National Council Meeting
7:00 pm Welcome and Networking Dinner at El Bandito’s (327 E Market St Iowa City, IA 52245)
Saturday, June 16th
8:00 – 1:00 pm Grand Chapter Meeting
11:00 – 1:00 pm — Outreach Activity at Pedestrian Mall/Iowa City Public Library
12:00 pm — Conference check-in opens
1:00 – 2:00 pm — Presentation: “Breaking Bad” by Dr. Donna Nelson, science advisor for Breaking Bad
2:15 – 3:30 pm — Panel: “What are they looking for? Skills for Diverse Careers in Science”
3:45 – 4:30 pm — Presentation: “Nelson Diversity Surveys” by Dr. Nelson
4:30 – 6:00 pm — Diverse Science Poster Session + Sponsors/Exhibitor Tables
6:00 – 7:00 pm — Break (Grand Chapter Officer Transitions)
7:00 pm – Buffet dinner
7:30 pm – Keynote Speaker: Dr. Corrie Moreau