GWIS Eastern South Dakota

GWIS Eastern South Dakota

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Connecting, Leading, and Empowering Women in Science

Benefits of Membership
- Network with other women scientists with diverse backgrounds and interests.
- Obtain financial assistance in the form of GWIS fellowships and grants, which are awarded annually for research.
- Develop leadership and team building skills.
- Share insights into balancing personal and professional life.
- Participate in Chapter activities of your choice. These may i

06/08/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT about tomorrow's event: Postponed.

If you purchased a team or individual ticket, we will be getting in touch with you about issuing a refund. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our Executive Team on Facebook, Instagram, or via email and we will get back to you!

Also, keep an eye out for updates on Trivia Night and raffle plans going forward!

06/16/2022

Join GWIS Eastern South Dakota as we prepare to welcome our new 2022-2023 officer team!

Chapter President: Jessi Zylla
Secretary: Aaron Harmon
Treasurer: Jacinda Maassen
Science Spotlight Officer: Rina Bhowmick

All are welcome to this family-friendly event at Vermillion's Prentis Park on July 23rd

Email [email protected] for questions

Photos from GWIS Eastern South Dakota's post 04/19/2022

Chapter Treasurer
Mrs. Megan Quast (she/her)
Scientific Discipline: N/A.
"I have a background in a variety of scientific research fields such as virology, cancer, human genomics, environmental effects on people, and cyanobacteria. However, currently I work at a bank as an underwriter. "

"My responsibilities are to handle the chapter's finances, file our annual taxes, manage our bank account and endowment account, and provide input during meetings for upcoming events and providing ideas on ways to improve the chapter. Being an officer in any position will provide more insight into the Chapter and will help impact change. I have enjoyed being a part of the leadership of this group and encourage anyone to join the organization. This group has tremendous leaders with infectious positive can do attitudes and are blessings to know."

Nominate candidates for 2022-2023 Chapter Leadership here:
http://ow.ly/tSQP50IML3c

Photos from GWIS Eastern South Dakota's post 04/19/2022

Chapter Secretary
Jessica Zylla, MS (she/her)
Scientific Discipline: Biomedical Engineering

"As secretary, my role included preparing and maintaining a social media (Instagram, Facebook, Website) and advertising presence for GWIS activities. This includes keeping records, correspondence, and working with the Science Spotlight Officer in preparing and circulating the newsletter."

Nominate candidates for 2022-2023 Chapter Leadership here:
http://ow.ly/7X3T50ILba0

Photos from GWIS Eastern South Dakota's post 04/19/2022

Awards/Science Spotlight Officer
Dr. Bess Vlaisavljevich (she/her)
Scientific Discipline: Computational Chemistry

"The Science Outreach Officer is responsible for communicating the scientific work our members are doing. "

Nominate candidates for 2022-2023 Chapter Leadership here:
http://ow.ly/aPcj50ILbaq

Photos from GWIS Eastern South Dakota's post 04/19/2022

Chapter Vice President of Programming
Rachael Rahn (she/her)
Scientific Discipline: Chemistry

"Programming has always been my favorite part of GWIS, and I love finding new ways to connect people through enriching and fun programs."

Nominate candidates for 2022-2023 Chapter Leadership here:
http://ow.ly/wm3t50ILaY4

Photos from GWIS Eastern South Dakota's post 04/19/2022

Hear more about the Officer positions from our outgoing Executive Committee!
Chapter President, Amber Lively, MSc (she/her)
Scientific Discipline: Environmental Science & GIS

"Serving as Chapter President has been an excellent opportunity to steer the Chapter forward and to direct how we engage with our local community."

Nominate candidates for 2022-2023 Chapter Leadership here:
http://ow.ly/Stj850ILaXp

Photos 04/18/2022

Our Chapter is currently recruiting for its Executive Committee. If you or someone you know would be a great fit to lead Eastern South Dakota, nominate them at the link below:
http://ow.ly/m51B50ILaoj

04/14/2022

Do you know someone who has a passion for promoting diversity in STEM? Nominate them to lead our Chapter!

GWIS Eastern South Dakota is currently accepting nominations for our 2022-2023 Executive Committee members. As a member of our Executive Committee, you will help to direct programming for the upcoming year. Nominations close May 1st

Positions include:
Chapter President
Vice President of Programming
Vice President of Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
& Science Spotlight Officer

If you are not a current GWIS East SoDak member and wish to nominate yourself or someone in our community, email [email protected] for more information.

https://gwiseastsodak.org/upcoming-events/

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Sioux Falls, SD
57104