What we’re about
Seattle AWIS, Supporting Seattle Women In STEM Since 1985
The mission of the Seattle area chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is to create a broad interdisciplinary welcoming environment to advance the careers of women in science and technology and promote the participation of girls in the sciences. We’re proud to have supported, encouraged, and mentored the Greater Seattle area since 1985.
learn more: Seattle AWIS – supporting Seattle women in STEM since 1985
Upcoming events
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•HybridHow to Become a Reverse Engineer
Fred Hutch, Thomas Building, 1305 ward street, SEATTLE, WA, USSpeaker: Dr. June Bott
Dr. Bott is a Managing Engineer at Exponent. She is a Metallurgical Engineer specializing in materials science and engineering and failure analysis. Her specific expertise includes metallurgy, materials science, mechanical behavior of materials, fracture, fatigue, and materials characterization.
Dr. Bott has led failure investigations on a variety of projects, ranging across plumbing and HVAC failures, corrosion failures, fires and explosions, personal injuries, product safety/liability, heavy equipment failure, and hot particle ignition of wildland fires. Her clients have included manufacturers, utilities, attorneys, and insurance companies.
Dr. Bott applies advanced materials science and engineering principles to efficiently and effectively identify the root causes of component failures, and to translating elaborate scientific concepts into easy to understand language. Dr. Bott has extensive experience leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems.
Hybrid:
In person at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Sze Conference Room
1305 Ward St., Seattle, WA 98109
Free parking available in any Fred Hutch surface parking lots (garage is closed).
Virtual by Zoom
Registration requested: https://seattleawis.org/events/14 attendees
•HybridThe Secret (and Not So Secret) Lives of Bats
Fred Hutch, Thomas Building, 1305 ward street, SEATTLE, WA, USSeattle AWIS invites you to explore the remarkable world of these often-misunderstood mammals. This engaging event highlights the essential ecological roles bats play—from pollination to pest control—while dispelling common myths and showcasing cutting-edge research in bat biology and conservation. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity, intelligence, and surprising behaviors of bats, and learn how science is helping protect their future.
Meet the Speakers:
- Niki Desautels – Bats Northwest
- Brianna Widner -Community Science Specialist, Woodland Park Zoo
- Abby Tobin – Bat Biologist, WA Dept Fish & Wildlife
Hybrid:
In person at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Sze Conference Room
1305 Ward St., Seattle, WA 98109
Free parking available in any Fred Hutch surface parking lots (garage is closed).
Virtual by Zoom
Registration requested: https://seattleawis.org/events/15 attendees
•HybridThe Path to Becoming an Astronaut
Fred Hutch, Thomas Building, 1305 ward street, SEATTLE, WA, USMeet the Speaker:
Dottie Mefcalf Lindenburger, MS, Applied Geosciences; former NASA astronaut
Join Seattle AWIS for an inspiring evening as former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger shares her remarkable journey to space. With a background in applied geosciences and a passion for exploration, Dottie will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and unexpected moments that shaped her path to becoming an astronaut. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into the training, teamwork, and perseverance behind human spaceflight, as well as encouragement for forging their own bold career trajectories. This is a rare chance to hear from a trailblazing scientist who has truly reached for the stars.
Dottie ML, LLC
Hybrid:
In person at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Sze Conference Room
1305 Ward Street, Seattle WA 98109
Free parking available in any Fred Hutch surface parking lots (garage is closed).
Virtual by Zoom
Registration requested: https://seattleawis.org/events/2 attendees
•HybridLumen Bioscience: Drugs from Algae
Fred Hutch, Thomas Building, 1305 ward street, SEATTLE, WA, USSeattle AWIS is excited to cohost a dynamic event with Lumen Biosciences exploring how the company is reimagining the future of biologic drugs. Lumen is pioneering a highly scalable platform that removes traditional barriers in biologic development, aiming to dramatically reduce costs and expand global access. Attendees will learn how this innovative approach is accelerating the creation of next-generation therapeutics and opening new possibilities for treating a wide range of diseases. Join us for an inside look at cutting-edge biotech shaping the future of medicine.
Hybrid:
In person at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Sze Conference Room
1305 Ward Street, Seattle WA 98109
Free parking available in any Fred Hutch surface parking lots (garage is closed).
Virtual by Zoom
Registration requested: https://seattleawis.org/events/2 attendees
Past events
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