JHU Women Mentoring Whiting

Lastly for WHM , lets get to know

Dr. Vivian Pinn

A pathologist and a trailblazing leader in women’s health research. As the first director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), she transformed how s*x and gender are considered in science and medicine. Under her leadership, the NIH began mandating the inclusion of women and minorities in clinical research, correcting decades of gender bias. A fierce advocate for equity, Pinn is widely credited with laying the foundation for s*x-based medicine and has received numerous honors for her lifelong contributions to health advocacy and scientific inclusion.

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This time for Women’s History Month let us introduce you to

Timnit Gebru

A renowned computer scientist and trailblazer in ethical artificial intelligence, known for her groundbreaking work on algorithmic bias and the ethical implications of large language models. She co-authored pivotal research on facial recognition bias and was formerly the co-lead of Google’s Ethical AI team. She also founded DAIR (Distributed AI Research Institute) to promote community-rooted, inclusive AI research. Her influence has been widely recognized — she was named to Nature’s 10 (2021), TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2022), and Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders (2021).

Mentorship is just another way of saying, ‘I’ve got you.’ 👑💛 To the women who inspire, uplift, and encourage—thank you and Happy Women’s Day!

To kickoff Women’s History Month, let us introduce you to

Beatrice Mintz!

A pioneer in genetics, Mintz revolutionized biomedical research by creating the first chimeric and transgenic mice—techniques that laid the foundation for modern genetic engineering. Despite working in a male-dominated field, her discoveries transformed our understanding of cellular differentiation, stem cell cancer biology, and developmental biology. Her work showed that even cancer cells could be reprogrammed in the right environment, proving that genetics isn’t always destiny.

New semester, new opportunities—and a snowy start to embrace the season! ❄️ Here’s to supporting, mentoring, and thriving together this year. Stay warm and inspired!

Unlock the power of mentorship ! Find a supportive community in WMW , where growth, learning and genuine connections are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we thrive and empower one another!

Meet the team behind Women Mentoring Whiting! We’re here to support, inspire, and empower you. Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead!

Your future mentor or mentee is waiting! Apply now to make a lasting impact and build an empowering community!

Applications for mentors and mentees (ugrad or grad) are open till Sep 13th! Links can be found in bio.

Calling all future women trailblazers! Whether you’re looking to make a difference as a mentor or seeking guidance as a mentee, Women Mentoring Whiting School is here for you. 🌟 Join us at the Student Involvement Fair tomorrow to learn how you can get involved, connect, and empower one another. Let’s build a stronger community together! 💪

This past tuesday we held our first in-person speed dating social!! Enjoy these lively snapshots from the night.