Dear Colleagues, We are writing to introduce you to WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences), an annual three-day symposium aimed at addressing the retention of female scientists and issues related to the transition of women from early career stages to tenure track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings.
WEBS will target early career women in the Biological Sciences with an emphasis on ecology and evolutionary biology. In particular, it will focus on women who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight years and who do not have tenure in order to address the critical transition period from graduate studies and post-doctoral positions to permanent research and teaching positions. The symposia will provide a forum for professional development, including awareness and improvement of academic leadership skills; opportunities to establish mentoring relationships; and resources for developing professional networks. *The 2007 symposium will be held at Packforest Conference Center outside of Seattle, Washington from October 14-17, 2007.* Please visit our website (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for details and application materials. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications will be due May 15,2007. Sincerely, Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. University of Washington Samantha Forde, Ph.D. University of California Santa Cruz Joyce Yen, Ph.D. University of Washington
