Greetings from SACNAS! This is a friendly reminder to apply for the SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) in Washington, DC.
Link to institute site: http://sacnas.org/events/leadership The institute prepares participants to assume leadership roles in the global scientific community by offering advanced strategic trainings that develop critical leadership skills for underrepresented minority scientists. Please do not miss on this great opportunity. Details of the program are below. The SLI, developed in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), is an intensive five-day training filled with leadership courses, small group exercises, keynote speakers, leadership development planning, networking opportunities, and extensive community building among selected participants. Led by Dr. Joseph Garcia, Bowman Distinguished Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Karen W. Morse for Leadership at Western Washington University. Co-facilitators are Dr. Donna Blancero, Associate Professor of Management, Bentley University and Mr. Richard Weibl, Director, Center for Careers in Science and Technology at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum. Links: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): http://www.aaas.org/ Dr. Joseph Garcia: http://www.wwu.edu/morseleadership/about/director.shtml Dr. Donna Blancero: https://faculty.bentley.edu/details.asp?uname=dblancero Mr. Richard Weibl: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2005/1020careers.shtml Sample sessions include: * Building and Maintaining High Performance Teams * Challenges for People of Color in Leadership Roles * Decision Making and Delegation Skills * Creating A Leadership Development Plan (LDP) * Management and Conflict Resolution Postdoctoral researchers, faculty and professionals who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply. * Must be a SACNAS member at the time of application * Doctorate degree required * STEM field preferred * Provide updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Postdocs and professionals in academia, industry, government, and non-profits Links: SACNAS Membership information: http://sacnas.org/community/membership We strongly encourage you to apply and/or pass this information about the SLI on to your networks. The SLI is scheduled for July 16-20, 2012 in Washington D.C. and the deadline application is March 22, 2012. For more information, visit us at sacnas.org. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or via phone at 831.459.0170 ext. 250. Regards, Asis Lopez, Programs SACNAS P.O Box 8526 | Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526 (831) 459-0170 ext 250 | Fax: (831) 459- 0194
