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Women
in Science Conference 2004
Langston
University
, Multipurpose Building
Langston
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OK
November 19, 2004
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Welcome
The Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR program is pleased to announce sponsorship of the "Women in Science
Conference 2004" to be held on the campus of Langston University,
Friday, November 19, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chaired by Dr. Sonya Williams, Associate Professor of Biology at Langston University, the conference will address the existing barriers women face when
entering the competitive and challenging fields of nanotechnology and
functional genomics.
Successful professionals will discuss experiences and provide
suggestions to women considering these and other science- and
math-related fields. All interested students, faculty, and industry
researchers from
Oklahoma
and other EPSCoR states are welcome to attend.
Attached, please find a flyer, agenda, and registration form for
your convenience. There is
no cost to participants for registration; however, registration is
required. Lunch will
be provided.
Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR
will provide a charter bus to Langston
University
from designated pickup locations in Oklahoma City
and Guthrie. To reserve your
seat, please select your preference of pickup location when you
register. For participants
needing overnight lodging, the designated conference hotel is the Sleep
Inn & Suites located in nearby Guthrie, Oklahoma, off I-35 at
414 Heather Rd. The conference rate is $59
+ tax per night for up to 2 people.
Additional room occupants increase the price $5 per person over
double occupancy. Please
contact the hotel directly at (405) 260-1400 to make your reservation.
Mention the "Oklahoma EPSCoR Women in Science
Conference" when making your reservations to ensure that you
receive the conference rate. All
reservations must be made by
November 1, 2004
to receive the EPSCoR negotiated rate.
Speakers & Presentations
Click
on the links below to download the presentations by the speakers at the
Women in Science Conference
Agenda
November
19,2004
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8:30
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Registration & Continental Breakfast – Multipurpose Building
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9:00
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Welcome – Multipurpose Building
Dr. Jean B. Manning, Vice
President for Academic Affairs, Langston University
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9:10
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Introductions |
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Dr. Sonya J. Williams,
Conference Chair and Associate
Professor, Department of Biology, Langston University
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9:20 a.m.
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“Oklahoma EPSCoR Program Overview,”
Dr. Frank Waxman, State Director, Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
(EPSCoR)
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9:40 a.m. |
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“NSF ADVANCE Program Overview,”
Dr. Muriel Poston, Deputy Division Director, Division of Biological Infrastructure, Directorate for Biological Sciences, National Science Foundation |
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The NSF ADVANCE program seeks to increase participation of women in the scientific and engineering workforce through increased representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers. The NSF ADVANCE program provides Fellows Awards, Institutional Transformation Awards, and Leadership Awards that support new approaches to improve the climate for women at academic institutions, and to facilitate the advancement of women to the highest ranks of academic leadership.
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10:00 a.m. |
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Discussion/Q&A |
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10:15 a.m.
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BREAK |
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10:30
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Sessions: “Nanotechnology and Functional Genomics, Growing Networks: Are We In?” |
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Discussion of existing barriers women face when entering the competitive and challenging fields of nanotechnology and functional genomics. Successful professionals discuss experiences and provide suggestions to women considering these and other science- and math-related fields.
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10:30- 11.25 a.m. |
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Session 1: Nanotechnology |
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10:30 a.m. “Nanotechnology for Fun and Profit,” Dr. Sheena Murphy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, University of Oklahoma
10:50 a.m. “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Opportunities for
Women,” Dr. Elvira Williams, Dean,
College of Arts and Sciences, Director of PENS, and Professor of Physics, Shaw University, North Carolina
11:10 a.m. Discussion/Q&A
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12:20 p.m.
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Session 2: Functional Genomics
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11:25 a.m. “Automating DNA Sequence and Microarray Data
Analysis,” Dr. Patricia Ayoubi, Director, Microarray Core
Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, Oklahoma State University
11:45 a.m. “Opportunities for Female Researchers to Establish Collaborations in Functional
Genomics,”
Dr. Sharon Lewis, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Langston University
12:05 p.m. Discussion/Q&A
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12:20 p.m.
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LUNCH – Aramark Dining Facility |
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Introduction of
Speaker: Ms. Doris Jones, Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Langston University
“Women and Minorities in Science, Math and Engineering
Departments,” Dr. Donna Nelson, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma
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Session 3: EPSCoR States: “Women in Science, Are We on the Same Page?”
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Round table discussion of the efforts by regional EPSCoR programs to encourage the participation of women in STEM careers including research and development through opportunities, fellowships, and other initiatives. Session led by an NSF program officer.
1:30 p.m.
“Overview of NSF Program: Research on Gender in Science and
Engineering,” Dr. Ruta Sevo, Senior Program Director, Research on Gender in Science and Engineering Program, Directorate for Education
and Human Resources, Division of Human Resources Development, National Science Foundation
2:00 p.m. “Understanding Contextual Effects of Gender, Pre-college Characteristics, Learning Preference,
and Learning Perceptions on Student Performance in Introductory College
Physics,” Dr. Jean Chen, Assistant Director, Office of Institutional Research, University of North Dakota
2:20 p.m. “Determination of Bacteria Using
Nanotechnology,” Dr. Julia Zhao, Assistant Professor, Department of
Chemistry, University of North Dakota
2:40 p.m. Discussion/Q&A
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Break
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4:45 p.m.
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Session
4: Student Development Opportunities –
Multipurpose Building
Students are the scientists, business leaders and citizens of tomorrow. Outreach to K-12 and post-secondary students is critical to building the scientific research community in our state, region, and world. Discussion focuses on how to plant seeds of interest and develop K-12 and post-secondary students' skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.”
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3:10 p.m. “GRE… (Get Ready Early) if You Want to Be a
Scientist,” Dr. Sonya J. Williams,
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Langston University
3:30 p.m. “How Do We Learn to Choose the Road Less
Traveled?” Dr. Carla Guthridge,
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Cameron University
3:50 p.m. “Women in the Construction Industry: Tests and
Triumphs,” Ms. Gina Sofola, Owner &
Project Management Consultant, Sofola & Associates
4:10 p.m. Discussion/Q&A
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4:45 p.m. |
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Closing Remarks
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