Dear Colleagues,
Several weeks ago, we introduced 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. We are now accepting applications online (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for participation in the symposium. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MAY 15! 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 Pack Forest Conference Center outside 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]). Sincerely, Samantha Forde, Ph.D. University of California Santa Cruz Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. University of Washington Joyce Yen, Ph.D. University of Washington
