Behind the Scenes Tour of the Morehead Planetarium

The Rho Tau chapter of the Graduate Women in Science proudly present

A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Morehead Planetarium

The planetarium staff have designed a special program for the GWIS audience that will focus of how the exhibits are researched from cutting-edge physics and astronomy and translated into accessible material.  

November 17, 2010

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

250 E. Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, NC  27514

Parking can be found at either at the front of the 

Morehead building or off of Rosemary Street for nominal fees.

There is no charge for the tour, but space is limited to the first 30 respondents.

Please R.S.V.P. by commenting to this post.


**Oct 22, 2010 note: if you cannot RSVP here, please send an email to rhotaugwis@gmail.com and I will RSVP for you.**

GWIS Fellowships Seminar

The Rho Tau Chapter of the Graduate Women in Science invites you to an informational seminar about the GWIS National Fellowships program. 

Dr. Jennifer Ingram, President of the National GWIS has been kind enough to volunteer her time to talk about the various fellowship opportunities provided by GWIS. Graduate students as well as post-docs are eligible for these fellowships which range from $1000 to $10000 depending on scientific merit and field of study.

If you would like to learn more about these fellowships, please RSVP to this event by emailing Dr. Kelly Mercier (mercierka@niehs.nih.gov).  Please have two forms of photo identification with you; if you are from the EPA, your EPA badge is sufficient.  Additional information about visiting NIEHS can be found at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/visiting/index.cfm

When: November 4, 6 PM
Where: NIEHS, Rodbell Auditorium
              111 T.W. Alexander Drive, RTP, NC 27709


We look forward to seeing you!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!!

As this year comes to an end, the Rho Tau Chapter calls for nominations for all officer positions including: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in running for an officer position, please contact Dr. Kelly Mercier (mercierka@niehs.nih.gov) or Dr. Darshini Trivedi (carolinagal@mac.com) for more information.

This will be great opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills as well as get more involved with GWIS and Rho Tau.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Rho Tau Chapter of the Graduate Women in Science