Rho Tau Chapter has a new website!

Check our chapter website www.rhotaugwis.org for latest events and announcements.

Fullsteam Brewery Tour

Come and Tour Fullsteam Brewery on July 26th at 6:00pm!

Have fun seeing first hand the brewing process and then try out the local brew and play ping pong with the Chapter.

Free to Rho Tau Chapter, GWIS members.

The cost is $5 per non-member and includes a flight of beer and a pint glass.

Fullsteam Location:
726 Rigsbee Avenue
Durham (Central Park's DIY District)
888-756-9274
http://www.fullsteam.ag/

Future Summer Events

Thanks to everyone who attended the Duke Gardens Tour! 

The GWIS officers are busy planning for fun upcoming summer events.  

We will keep you all posted when our plans are finalized.

Enjoy the Flowers

Join GWIS for a private tour of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens 

on Sunday, April 17th, starting at 1:30pm

This tour will last about one hour and will include a lot of walking around the gardens--remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

The event is free for GWIS members and $5 for non-members.

To sign-up please RSVP by 5 pm on March 13th. For information and directions to the gardens go to:

http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/

Register at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGd5aHJKWDcxc0tJRkQ1b24zRmZMalE6MQ

GWIS is excited to present three FREE events in March!

When: March 10th - Networking Event/History of GWIS

6-8 pm

Where: NIEHS, Rall building (Main campus), Rodbell auditorium

111 T. W. Alexander drive, RTP , NC 27709

About: At this networking event, Jennifer Ingram, the National GWIS president, will give a brief presentation on the history of GWIS. It is our 90th anniversary this year. Come celebrate with us, network with fellow women in science, and meet the new officers for GWIS 2011! Refreshments will also be served at this event. Please RSVP by emailing rhotaugwis@gmail.com with the event name in the subject line.

When: March 22nd - Community Outreach - Weatherstone Elementary Science Fair

4:30-7:00 pm

Where: 1000 Olde Weatherstone Way

Cary, NC 27513

About: Weatherstone elementary school would love GWIS members and women scientists in the area to serve as judges at their science fair. Stay after to meet with the kids, who would love to meet and great with "real scientists"! What a great way to encourage the children in our community to explore science! Please email rhotaugwis@gmail.com with the event name in the subject line to express interest in attending this event!

When: March 26th - Community Outreach - Raffle at Southern Season

11 am - 4 pm

Where: University Mall

201 S. Estes Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

About: We are looking for a few helpers to conduct science demonstrations and sell raffle tickets for prizes. If you can't help out, stop by, say hello, and buy a ticket! You could win a gift basket from A Southern Season and help out GWIS at the same time. Please email rhotaugwis@gmail.com with the event name in the subject line to express interest in helping at this event!

Career Workshop- 01-20-2011

The Rho Tau Chapter of the Graduate Women in Science is proud to announce its first Career Workshop.

When: January 20, 2011, 9:30 am to 12 pm


Where: NC State BTEC (850 Oval Drive, NC State Centennial Campus, Raleigh)


Fees: The event is free for GWIS members. Non-members will be required to pay $10 cash at the door.  

Registration will be limited to the first 100 respondents.

Please RSVP by clicking this link: Registration

Below is the agenda for the day

9:00 - 9:30
Registration and Check-in
Sign-up for Break-out sessions


9:30-9:40     
Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Kelly Mercier, President of the Rho Tau Chapter


9:40-10:10   
Anastacia Pucci, Carlyle and Conlan
Presentation: Navigating Towards your Next Opportunity


10:10-10:40 
Angela Barbry Stewart, Kelly Scientific Resources
Presentation: Elements of a Modern Job Application


10:40-10:50 Break


10:50-12:00 
Break-out sessions for one-on-one discussions with Human Resources Experts (Carlyle & Conlan, Kelly Scientific and Manpower)

PARKING INFORMATION

A 'Pay-to-Park' deck for visitors is located behind the BTEC building (at the end of Partners Way). Rates are $2 for the first hour and $1 for each additional hour ($6 max. per day). Payment is accepted by credit cards only, NO CASH. 


If you have any questions or need more information, please email us at rhotaugwis@gmail.com or comment on this post.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Joint Networking Event Invitation

The Rho Tau chapter of the Graduate Women in Science presents

An Evening of Networking and Wine
A joint holiday event with the Graduate Women in
Science, the Association of Women in Science and Women
in Bio

Chatham Hill Winery
3800 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 310, Morrisville, NC 27560
December 7th, 2010
6-9pm
Please R.S.V.P. to RhoTauGWIS@gmail.com by December 4, 2010

Admission includes a glass of wine and an amazing assortment of hors d’oeuvres from Catering Works
GWIS/AWIS/WIB members: free (one of the many benefits of GWIS membership)
Non-members: $20 cash at the door