The University of Arizona is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Grant, the goal of which is to increase the numbers and visibility of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  The grant sponsors a number of activities, and we are writing to ask for your help in bringing both outstanding junior scientists and distinguished senior lecturers to campus during the 2008-09 academic year. 

ADVANCE Junior Scientist Lecture Series—Lectures given by promising early career female scientists

Please include junior women scientists in your 2008-09 departmental lecture series and nominate these invitees for UA ADVANCE Junior Scientist Lecture Series funds.  The UA ADVANCE Grant can sponsor 8 (eight) junior scientists and can provide funds to $1500 per selected nominee, including travel, lodging, and a $500 honorarium.

ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series—Lectures that highlight cutting-edge research being done by leading female scientists external to the University of Arizona

Please nominate a leading woman scientist in your field to be a part of this lecture series.  UA ADVANCE will sponsor two speakers from different units on campus in 2008-09. The grant can provide finding up to $1100 in travel funds and a $1000 honorarium for each speaker. The series will continue in 2009-10 and 2010-11, and nominees from 2008-09 who are not selected for participation will be considered for future lecture series.

Nominations are due June 15, and should be sent to advance_leadership@vpr.arizona.edu 

Nominations are available via request from advance_leadership@vpr.arizona.edu or online http://www.advance.arizona.edu/ADVANCELecturers.pdf .

Sincerely,


LouAnn Gerken and Gail Burd
Co-Chairs ADVANCE Leadership Workgroup