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Join us for an evening of celebration and inspiration!
2022 Seattle AWIS Banquet
Friday June 3, 2022
6:30-10:00 pm
UW Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle WA 98195-4115
Proof of vaccination will be checked at the door.
Seattle AWIS has been celebrating the achievements of women in the Pacific Northwest since 2013 with our annual banquet and awards. The banquet is an inspirational evening supporting and celebrating the achievements of all women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
At the banquet, you will hear from the 2022 Award winners, meet the AWIS scholarship recipients and enjoy the company of other supporters of women in STEM.
Seattle AWIS is honored to recognize three outstanding women who have advanced their fields of scientific research, education and outreach. They are leaders and innovators whose work has made an impact. They are mentors and inspiring role models for students and other professionals.
The 2022 Seattle AWIS Award recipients are:
Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis, MD, UW Medicine, Director, Cancer Vaccine Institute,
for Science Advancement & Leadership;
Dr. Angela Fang, PhD, Assistant Professor, UW Psychology,
for Early Career Achievement in STEM;
Dr. Dharshi Bopegedera, PhD, Chemistry Faculty, The Evergreen State College,
for Excellence in Science Education/Outreach.
The public is invited to the banquet
AWIS members and non-members, all genders and identities, students & professionals!
Online ticket sales will open approximately April 15, 2022.
Students, $30.00, AWIS Members, $35.00, AWIS Non-members, $40.00
If seating maximum is reached, a wait list will be started.
Visit our website for more details about the event and award recipients:
https://seattleawis.org/awards/
ATTIRE: Business dressy
EVENING PROGRAM
6:30 Check-in, socializing
7:00 Buffet opens
7:30 Program begins:
Welcome - Introduction to AWIS
Undergraduate scholarship presentations
2022 Awards and reflections
10:00 Evening concludes
Photographs will be taken at this event for use on our Seattle AWIS website and in other Seattle AWIS publications and media material. By attending our event, you are consenting to being photographed by Seattle AWIS and having your image and likeness used for Seattle AWIS-related purposes.
TABLE SPONSORS:
Thank you to our table sponsors who support our community of women in STEM and make this event possible:
PLATINUM PLUS: Bristol Myers Squibb
Seattle AAUW
PLATINUM: Fred Hutch Office of Scientific Career Dev/
Student Postdoc Advisory Committee
The Evergreen State College
Nautilus Biotechnology
Just-Evotec Biologics
GOLD: Fred Hutch
ACS Friends of Dharshi
SILVER: UW Medicine, Cancer Vaccine Institute
COVID PRECAUTIONS
With Covid infections on the rise, we are taking precautions to make the event safe and comfortable for all.
a.Proof of vaccination is required at the door.
b.We encourage attendees to take a home test the day of the event. If the test is positive or if you have Covid symptoms we request that you not attend.
c.We ask that attendees bring a mask. Masks will be required when going through the buffet line. They will be recommended but not required during the rest of the program.
d.We will keep the wall of patio doors open during the program to increase air flow.
e.We will provide hand sanitizer and wipes at the buffet tables, coffee/tea table and wine bar.
PARKING:
There is limited free parking at the venue and there is street parking in the area. Please consider carpooling, taxi/Uber or using buses that run on NE 45th St. More walking, driving or bus recommendations can be found here:
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/center-for-urban-horticulture/visit/getting-here/?bblinkid=89911302&bbemailid=7726120&bbejrid=589380918.
TICKET PURCHASES:
Ticket includes buffet dinner, wine and other beverages - and an inspiring program!
COMPLIMENTARY SEATS:
If you have received a complimentary ticket code, select Enter a Password or Discount Code and enter your code.
To pay online:
You will have the option to pay via Brown Paper Tickets. Payments by credit card will add on a service fee.
To pay by check:
Select the 'pay by check' price option and checkout to reserve your seat, then mail a check for the appropriate student ($30) / AWIS member ($35) / non-member ($40) amount to:
Seattle AWIS Treasurer
c/o Reitha Weeks
4706 33rd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
In the memo line, indicate the name of the person attending the banquet
If a scholarship donation is being included, please include a note indicating the amount.
Please include your name and email for a confirmation that the check was received.
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS:
We encourage you to donate to the AWIS Scholarship Fund. Undergraduate women studying science, technology, engineering or math at a Washington college or university are selected based on outstanding letters of recommendation, financial need, community service and a strong interest in pursuing a career in STEM. Visit our website to make a scholarship donation:
https://seattleawis.org/scholarships/
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LocationUW Center for Urban Horticulture (View)
3501 NE 41st St.
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Accessibility
The Center for Urban Horticulture (CUH) and banquet room are wheelchair accessible.
Walking, driving or bus recommendations to CUH can be found here:
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/center-for-urban-horticulture/visit/getting-here/?bblinkid=89911302&bbemailid=7726120&bbejrid=589380918.
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