Posts by Maura Hahnenberger
ESWN – New Leadership & Farewells
Dear ESWN Community,
We are writing with news about new leadership for ESWN. The time has come to move the organization forward in new and exciting ways, and this transition reflects a deep and unwavering commitment to the importance of …
Read MoreDemystifying the Humboldt Research Fellowships
Are you considering applying for a Humboldt Research Fellowship? Unsure of what to include in your application? Want to learn more from those have experience of applying for and assessing the fellowships?
Join us on November 15th 2024 at …
Read MoreCareers Beyond Academia: Non-Linear Career Pathways Part 1 – Insights
Date: November 18, 2024
Time: 1745 UTC
Register: https://forms.gle/UdCTTWCZMJU7nnGT6
The next installment of our Careers Beyond Academia Series will be coming up in November!
Career pathways can take many forms and for the most part, never end up being linear. …
Read MoreESWN Community Invited to Submit to Tools of the Trade (NREE)
The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) has an exciting opportunity for ESWN students and early career scientists! We have partnered with Nature Reviews Earth and Environment (NREE) to put together a special ESWN collection of NREE Tools of the Trade…
Read MoreStart-Up Funding Setup and Negotiations in an Academic Faculty Position in the USA
ESWN Volunteer and Leadership Recruitment 2024
The Earth Science Women’s Network is recruiting volunteers to serve in leadership roles and on our committees! If interested, please fill out the below survey by 31 April 2024.
ESWN’s mission is to support the scientists of today and …
Read MoreCareers Beyond Academia: Interviewing
Careers Beyond Academia: Interviewing
Earth Science Women’s Network Free Virtual Event: Careers Beyond Academia – Interviewing Skills, April 26 2024, 1630 UTC
The next installment of our Careers Beyond Academia Series will be coming up in April!
We are excited …
Read MoreThe Importance of Empathy and Trust in Workplace Relationships
The Importance of Empathy and Trust in Workplace Relationships
Wednesday March 27th 2024, 1730 UTC
ESWN Mentorship Survey
ESWN Mentorship Survey
Take the survey here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEdN2T3ah5DFaT4
This survey is being administered to identify gaps in mentorship opportunities, the corresponding needs and challenges of the Earth Science Women’s Network ESWN community, and to help future development of ESWN mentoring …
Read MoreNavigating NSF
Navigating the NSF System
Monday January 22, 2024, at 19:00-20:30 UTC (2:00-3:30pm ET, 1:00-2:30pm CT, 12:00-1:30pm MT, 11:00-12:30pm PT)
Register here: https://forms.gle/M1GzvvHPzXfCiYXJ9
Are you interested in applying for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant soon? Or thinking about how to …
Read MoreESWN Networking Receptions at #AGU23 and #AMS2024
ESWN Networking Reception @ AMS Annual Meeting
Monday, January 29, 7-9pm
Pratt Street Ale House
206 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
PAST EVENT
ESWN Networking Reception @ AGU Fall Meeting
Monday, December 11, 6-9pm
Social 303, 303 2nd Street…
Read MoreThe Two Body Problem in USA Academia
Are you considering applying for a faculty position in the USA this year? Facing a two-body problem? Worried if you should include this information in your application package, or during the interview?
The Earth Science Women’s Network will be hosting …
Read MoreAcademic Faculty Interviews
Navigating Workplace Hierarchy
Have you experienced hierarchy in your workplace? Unsure how to navigate it?
Registration is now open for our upcoming event on Friday May 19th at 1530 UTC!
We will be joined by 5 fantastic speakers who will share their experiences …
Read MoreESWN 2023 Silent Auction
Back by popular demand is our ESWN Silent Auction! We are so excited to be featuring many items generously donated by ESWN members, amazing artists, and allies.
Thank you to our generous donors for making this fundraising effort possible. …
Read MoreESWN Networking Receptions at AGU and AMS
We are so excited to be hosting two upcoming ESWN Networking Receptions at the AGU Fall Meeting and AMS Annual Meeting. See below for details of each event, and we hope to see you there!
AMS Annual Meeting ESWN
…Read MoreCall for Volunteers January 2023
The Earth Science Women’s Network is recruiting volunteers to serve on all our committees! If interested, please fill out the below survey by 31 Jan 2023.
ESWN’s mission is to support the scientists of today and welcome the …
Read MoreNavigating the NSF System
Navigating the NSF System
Join us for a virtual workshop on Monday February 6, 2023, at 18:00-20:00 UTC
(1:00-3:00pm ET, 12:00-2:00pm CT, 11:00am-1:00pm MT, 10:00am-12:00pm PT)
Get YOUR questions answered by NSF Program Officers!
- How can you craft
Careers Outside Academia
Are you considering a career within government? Or applying for roles outside academia?
The Earth Science Women’s Network is hosting the next instalment in the Careers Beyond Academia Webinar Series on December 2nd 2022 at 5pm UTC which will have …
Read MoreDemystifying the NERC IRF Part 2: Interviews
*****PLEASE NOTE: This event is ESWN led, with speakers from NERC*****
Are you interested in the NERC Independent Research Fellowships? Or thinking about how to interview for NERC research fellowships in the future? Unsure of what to revise or nervous …
Read MoreApplying For Faculty Positions
Are you considering applying for a faculty position in the USA this year? Wondering what the differences are between teaching and research institutes? Worried about what to include in your application package, or what your cover letter should highlight?
The …
Read MoreESWN Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15-October 15, 2022, ESWN will be joining in the celebration of Hispanic women scientists for Hispanic Heritage Month. Our theme is “Unidas: Inclusivity for stronger Science.” Follow our social media to join the celebration!
For …
Read MoreMountains and Molehills with Tracey Holloway
https://energy.wisc.edu/news/podcast-mountains-and-molehills-tracey-holloway
How do we take on big challenges, like increasing representation of women in STEM? This week, Tracey Holloway, Gaylord Nelson Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies & Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shows us how to …
Read MoreSafety and Inclusivity in the Field
By Dr. Sarah Greene
I was one month into my job as a Lecturer (Asst. Prof.) and I was sighing with relief as the field trip leader
Demystifying Narrative CVs
*****PLEASE NOTE: This event is ESWN led, with speakers from UKRI, FNR and NSF*****
Are you writing a narrative CV for your most recent funding application? Or perhaps you’re unsure of how to review a grant application which has a …
Read MoreDemystifying the NERC IRF
Careers Outside Academia
Are you applying or interviewing for a role outside academia soon? Or thinking about applying for roles outside academia?
The Earth Science Women’s Network is hosting a webinar on June 22nd 2022 at 4pm UTC!
We will be joined by:…
Read MoreSalary Negotiation
Join us for an event all about salary negotiation on July 7th at 1500 UTC!
08:00-09:30 Pacific Time | 11:00-12:30 Eastern Time | 15:00-16:30 UTC | 1700-1830 Central European Time
Have you ever wondered how to navigate salary negotiation or …
Read MorePredatory Journals
Predatory Journals: What You Need To Know
May 24th, 1600 UTC
What are Predatory Journals? How can they negatively impact you and your academic career?
At this event, we aim to give you tips to help you to identify these …
Read MoreESWN Oral History Project
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Earth Science Women’s Network in 2022, we are documenting the development of ESWN through an Oral History Project. Join our host, Dr. Mona Behl, as we learn more about ESWN through it’s founders …
Read MoreESWN Raffle Winners
Swag alert!!
For our 20th anniversary, we held a raffle for all ESWN members + raffle donors to win $25 worth of ESWN merch to show off their support. We drew six names to kick off this initiative. Congratulations to …
Read MoreAsk-Me-Anything Imposter Syndrome
Please join us on Thursday, 14 April 2022 (9pm UTC; 2pm PST) for our second Ask-Me-Anything event, this time on Imposter Syndrome.
Please Register here: Click HERE
This event features panelists Rianon Wallace-Demby and Dr. Semarhy Quinones.
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ESWN 20th Anniversary Celebration – March 28 Event
ESWN 20th Anniversary Celebration
… featuring Erika Marin-Spiotta and ADVANCEGeo
Location: Online on Zoom
Time: March 28th at 2000 UTC (4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT)
2022 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Earth Science Women’s Network. To celebrate this …
Read MoreESWN 20th Anniversary
The Earth Science Women’s Network is thrilled to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary!! ESWN started 20 years ago as a informal group of women in the earth sciences and has grown and transformed over the years into an organization that …
Read MoreESWN 20th Anniversary Silent Auction
As part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration ESWN is holding a silent auction featuring items from women in science!
Thank you to our generous donors for making this fundraising effort possible. Funds raise will go toward ESWN programs and activities.…
Read MoreESWN 20th Anniversary Raffle
Attention ESWN members: are you interested in nabbing some free ESWN swag?
To celebrate ESWN’s 20th Anniversary we are holding a raffle for all ESWN members.
All ESWN members, current and new, will be given one free …
Read MoreESWN 20th Anniversary Celebration – March 8 Event
ESWN 20th Anniversary Celebration
2022 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Earth Science Women’s Network. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting our first event on March 8th from 1700 – 1800 UTC (12-1 ET) to celebrate the past …
Read MoreNavigating the NSF System Workshop
Navigating the NSF System Workshop
Friday, January 28, 2022, 18:30-20:00 UTC (1:30-3:00pm ET, 12:30-2:00pm CT, 11:30-1:00pm MT, 10:30-12:00pm PT)
Location: virtual
To attend, please fill out this Google Form sign-up:
How do you make your proposal as …
Read More2021 ESWN AGU Networking Reception
Thanks to everyone who attended our 2021 ESWN Networking Reception at AGU in New Orleans, LA!
The annual ESWN networking reception took place Monday, December 13th during the New Orleans Fall 2021 AGU meeting. Over 100 people attended the NCAR-sponsored …
Read MoreWomen in Atmospheric Sciences Virtual Networking & Workshop
As part of the American Meteorological Society meeting ESWN is co-hosting a virtual networking event FREE & OPEN TO ALL!
In addition, the AMS Women’s Workshop is available for attendees of the AMS Annual Meeting.
Please see below for details …
Read MoreESWN Events at AGU 2021
ESWN Events @AGU 2021
ESWN will once again be sponsoring and participating in a series of workshops and events at the annual Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. We hope you can join us!
ESWN Annual Networking Reception
Monday,
…Read MoreAccessibility and Diversity in publishing
A Webinar and Q&A with Holly Falk-Kresinski Vice President, Research Intelligence and Co-chair, Gender Equity Taskforce at Elsevier and others tba.
We will discuss:
• Women in
ESWN Event Survey
ESWN is currently expanding our offerings of events and professional development. In order to meet the needs of our members (YOU) we are conducting a short survey.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.
UPDATE: Survey …
Read MoreAsk-Me-Anything Allyship
Welcome to Our New ESWN Leaders
Welcome to our new ESWN Leaders joining the Board of Directors and Associate Board of Directors!
- Silvia Newell – Secretary
- Molly Paul – Development and Stewardship
- Langley DeWitt – Member Engagement
- Mimi Hughes – Member Engagement
- Mayra Oyola –
Call for ESWN Volunteers
We are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers for our new (and ongoing) ESWN committees! We have several new leaders for ESWN, so we are now recruiting for volunteers to join these committees. APPLY HERE
Application deadline is June 15th.…
Read MoreESWN Leadership Recruitment – Winter 2021
Earth Science Women’s Network Recruiting for Board and Associate Board of Directors
The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is recruiting multiple volunteer leadership positions, to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors (BoD) and Associate Board of Directors (ABD). …
Read MoreESWN Events – AMS Annual Meeting 2021
Please join us for these events during the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting 10-15 January, 2021!
These events do not require AMS Annual Meeting Registration.
Tuesday, 12 January 5-7 pm ET
AMS Women’s “Luncheon” – Facing COVID as an
…Read MoreESWN Events – AGU Fall Meeting 2020
Please see AGU’s Scientific Program to find direct links to each event.
*Please note that except for the Picture a Scientist screening (see link below) all events require AGU meeting registration.
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 13:00-15:00 EST (10:00-12:00 PST)
…Read More$2500 Donation to WONDER Fund
ESWN recently lead a donation match campaign to raise funding for the WONDER Fund. With the generosity of our amazing members we raised $1250, and with the match we are thrilled to announce that we donated $2500 to the …
Read MoreScience-A-Thon 2020 Recap
By: Mattie Bindl, Science-A-Thon Program Coordinator
November 23, 2020
After a year filled with unexpected twists and turns, it’s important to take a moment to give thanks to the people and experiences that have made our lives a little brighter.…
Read MoreCultivating Leadership for Change and Justice in the Geosciences
Cultivation Leadership for Change and Justice in the Geosciences: A Virtual Workshop Series Sponsored by Geoscientists of Color and Allies
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Read MoreNEW!! ESWN Discussion Board
If you’re a long time member of ESWN, you’ll recall that we had a very active online discussion board on the ESWN website. For a number of reasons, we had to disable this component of ESWN membership. The main factor …
Read MoreADVANCEGeo Research Spotlight
Statement From ESWN
We are living in deeply troubling and challenging times — when racism and social inequities are ever so present, and continue to perpetuate in our society. The Earth Science Women’s Network recognizes that these events are unfolding in a context …
Read MoreESWN Facemasks
Facemasks are now available for purchase at the ESWN Store!
We have three different designs available in both adult and youth sizing. Grab one now for yourself, family, friends, or colleagues.
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Soliciting ESWN Pandemic Experiences
In speaking with ESWN Members, they expressed that in media depictions of women in science during the pandemic their experiences were not always being represented. Therefore, ESWN is soliciting pandemic experiences from our members, whether they are positive or negative. …
Read MoreOnline Teaching Resources for the Earth and Environmental Sciences
Due to COVID-19 many K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are temporarily moving to online instruction in order to slow the spread of this virus that has caused a global pandemic.
This switch to online instruction is challenging, particularly due to …
Read MoreEndowment Achieved!
ESWN is excited to announce that we have successfully achieved our $150,000 Endowment. This has been made possible by $100,000 in generous donations by people like you (Thank you!) and a generous $50,000 matching grant from the Madison Community Foundation. …
Read MoreAGU 2019 Fall Meeting Events
Annual ESWN Networking Reception
Monday 12/9/2019
6:00 – 9:00 PM
location: Tabletop Tap House, 175 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Workshop for Heads and Chairs of Earth and Space Sciences Departments
Sunday 12/8/19, Registration deadline: Friday …
Read MoreScience-A-Thon 2019 THANK YOU!!
Thank you to the hundreds of donors and participants who raised money for ESWN through Science-a-Thon!
It was such an amazing week of sharing science and scientists. Find our more about the week at scienceathon.org.
ESWN is thrilled to …
Read MoreESWN Leadership Update
ESWN Leadership Update
Behind the scenes the ESWN Leadership has been hard at work to keep the various pieces of our organization moving and providing resources for you. As we grow, we recognize the value of evolving the Leadership of …
Read More#ShowMeYourScience Recap
One of the goals of the Earth Science Women’s Network is to highlight the work of our members and show the diversity of #WomenInScience out there. One of the ways we do that is with social media, and this past …
Read MoreScience-a-thon October 14-18 – ESWN’s Biggest Annual Fundraiser
Science-A-Thon, ESWN’s biggest annual fundraiser is coming up soon, and it is not too late to participate!
Science-A-Thon is a five-day celebration of science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM!), science professionals, science teachers, science journalists, and anyone else who …
Read MoreADVANCEGeo Train the Trainers – Applications Open
ADVANCEGeo Now Accepting Applications for the Train the Trainers Workshop!
NSF-funded ADVANCEGeo Partnership “Train the Trainers” Workshop
January 9-10, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas
The goal of the Train the Trainers workshop is to develop a network of trainers. Participants will …
Read More2019 Membership Drive a Success
In 2019 ESWN transitioned to a new website and with it we rolled out a new Membership platform. It is now possible for anyone to become an official ESWN member. Membership is free and it is never too late to…
Read More#ShowMeYourScience Event July 22-August 2
One of the goals of the Earth Science Women’s Network is to highlight the work of our members and show the diversity of #WomenInScience out there. One of the ways we do that is with social media, and coming soon