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AWIS list changes
The system for managing the AWIS-list has changed, in particular,
the list address has changed - instead of writing to
awis-list@stonebow.otago.ac.nz, please send future posts to awis-list@lists.otago.ac.nz
The old address will continue to function, and will forward emails to
the new address for some time to come.
The new interface allows you to subscribe and unsubscribe over the web,
at this address:
http://lists.otago.ac.nz/listinfo/awis-list
It asks you for a password, which we have never had before. The system
has in fact generated a password for you, and you can tell the web
interface to email it to you if you enter your email address. This lets
you do clever things like look at the archive, change the email address
you are subscribed from (changing email addresses is a common cause of
problems for people), and change various settings.
You don't need to tackle this interface unless you need to tinker
with your subscription - just remember to send posts to the new list
address.
If you have any problems with the list, email Judy Broom ( judy.broom@otago.ac.nz ).
You can also get a list of commands for the new system by sending an
email to awis-list-request@lists.otago.ac.nz with the text 'help' in
the subject or body.
Canterbury
Branch Meetings
This
year AWIS meetings will run monthly on a Thursday alternating with a
Wednesday.
The Next AWIS
Conference, Christchurch 2008
The next AWIS conference will be in Christchurch
in 2008. If you wish to be involved in organising the conference,
please contact Fiona
Carswell. The wider the range of organisers, the more
exciting the conference will be! Please think of the
conference as an opportunity to extend your skills, enliven your
cv and have a good time with fellow organisers along the way.
Conference organisation will be broken down into
small tasks that people can manage independently and it is anticipated
that we will meet for a meal together every once in a while to catch up
rather than having lengthy committee meetings.
Otago Branch
Meetings
Waikato
Branch Meetings
Wellington
Branch News
2008 Zonta
Science
Award
Criteria
- A woman with a PhD who has excelled within the
fields of pure or applied science (not including clinical medicine).
- A New Zealand resident, residing in NZ involved
in research, or studying for further post doctorate qualifications.
- The research should have widespread benefits to
society.
- The applicant must recognize the importance of
the role of women in Science and be an effective advocate for women in
science. She must be an excellent communicator to the lay and
scientific community and recognition will be given to involvement with
the wider community.
- The applicant must submit a completed
application and travel plans detailing the value the overseas travel
will contribute to their work.
- The application and travel plans must be
submitted and received by closing date.
Funding
- $10,000 cash to fund travel expenses
and/or research material and equipment. (Travel must be within one year
of receiving the Award.)
- Return air travel to Europe or the USA flying
economy class. The travel is to be used by the recipient to attend
professionally related conferences or places of further study.
- A silver and gold medal designed by well-known
sculptor NZ Tanya Ashken. Tanya is a past member of the Zonta Club of
Wellington.
Applications
- Application enquiries, including requests for
application forms can be made to Janine Davie (Janinie.davie@police.govt.nz)
- Applications close on 29 January 2008
2008
Zonta / Building Research Award
- For a woman graduate who is intending to enrol
for a PhD or is either a
full-time student or doing a degree while employed.
- The PhD will be in areas of science applicable
to the building/construction-related
industry, including such areas as Energy and Environment.
- For the purposes of defining the limits of
building/construction-related
fields, the work should be of relevance to more than one member
organisation in
the Construction Industry Council (see www.nzcic.co.nz/members.cfm )
- The applicant must demonstrate an appreciation
of the role of women in Science
and be an advocate for these women.
- The recipient must demonstrate to the judging
panel the benefit they will
receive from the Award.
- The Award may not be held in conjunction with
any similar award or scholarship.
- The applicant must be a New Zealand
resident, residing in New Zealand,
and must be planning to pursue research that benefits New Zealand.
Funding
- $25,000 per annum for a maximum of three years.
Applications
- Application enquiries, including requests for
application forms can be made to Janine Davie (Janinie.davie@police.govt.nz)
- Applications close on 29 January 2008
MacDiarmid
Young Scientist Awards
The competition is open to all post graduates undertaking research and
postdoctoral researchers who have held a PhD for less than five years.
A special award will also be made for outstanding Masters’ level
research.
Applications
Applications close 28 March 2008
Apply online at www.frst.govt.nz/awards/macdiarmid.cfm
Categories
There are five categories:
- Understanding Planet Earth
- Science in our Communities
- Advancing Human Health and Wellbeing
- Future Science and Technologies
- Adding Value to Nature
Awards:
- The overall Young Scientist of the Year winner
- receives $10,000 prize money and a trip to the
UK to attend the British Association’s annual Science Festival.
- The five category winners each receive
$5,000.
- The category runner-up placings receive $2,500.
The awards are hosted by the Foundation for Research Science and
Technology together with principal sponsor, Fisher & Paykel
Appliances, and are decided through a rigorous three-stage judging
process.
For further
information contact
Jill Rolston
Senior Marketing and Communications Adviser, Foundation for Research,
Science and Technology
Tel 04 916 5894
Mob 021 983 034
Email:
jill.rolston@frst.govt.nz
More information
For more information visit the website: http://www.frst.govt.nz/awards/macdiarmid.cfm
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