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Cultivating 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
The first workshop in the series, Call
Matched donations to the AGU WONDER Fund
From now until October 10th, ESWN will be matching donations to the AGU WONDER Fund, up to $1000!
The WONDER Fund was established by the Women Doing Science project, to provide funding and mentorship opportunities to Black and indigenous …
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 MoreESWN events at AMS 2020 Meeting
Annual Networking Reception
Monday, January 13, 2020
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rosa Mexicano
155 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210
Our annual networking event for ESWN members and friends at AMS! Light appetizers served with a cash bar and great conversation. …
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 More2019 Women in Sciences Leadership Workshop
Building Leadership Skills for Success in the Scientific Workforce
November 4-6 and November 5-8, 2019 | Boulder, Colorado
Why leadership and management skills? Science is rarely done in isolation; in almost any position, leadership and management skills are an important …
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
2019 Professional Development Workshop: Leadership Skills for Success in the Scientific Workforce
Today there are more women working in the sciences than ever before, yet women are still underrepresented in leadership roles. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for women across scientific disciplines and career levels to build their leadership and …
Read MoreJoin the 2019 IUGG in Montréal for the first-ever IUGG Womxn’s Networking Event!
Friday July 12, 7-9pm @ Les 3 Brasseurs, 103 St-Paul Est, Montréal.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/
The goal of this event is to foster relationships and solidarity among womxn members of IUGG (womxn is a term that includes cis …
Read MoreBiogeofeminist mixer at Society for Freshwater Sciences Meeting!
Headed to the SFS Meeting in Salt Lake City next week? Live in Salt Lake City? Join us on Tuesday night from 5:15 to 7 PM at the Beerhive Pub. Meet new science friends, catch up with others! Food available …
Read MoreHow to plan an inclusive scientific meeting
Scientific meetings can be exciting, a dose of scientific enthusiasm! We are able to share our ideas, learn from others, find collaborators, and reunite with existing colleagues. Meetings are a critical part of the global scientific enterprise. Network development and …
Read MoreGuide to avoid racial bias in reference letter writing
ESWN members Sora Kim and Asmeret Asefaw Berhe created a guide to avoiding racial bias in letter of reference writing. Seven easy things for us all to check ourselves on when writing letters of reference. It is critical for us …
Read MoreConsider nominating an ESWN member for an AMS award!
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) invites members and friends of the AMS to submit nominations for consideration for the Society Awards, Fellows, and Lecturers. Each year the AMS honors individuals, teams of people, and institutions for their outstanding contributions to …
Read MoreESWN at 2019 AMS Annual Meeting
ESWN is hosting a networking reception at the 2019 American Meteorological Society meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
Earth Science Women’s Network Annual Networking Reception
Monday, January 7, 2019, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson …
2018 AGU Fall Meeting ESWN Events
Women Rising: Removing Barriers and Achieving Parity in the Geosciences
GSA Pardee Session | Monday, November 5, 2018, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom 5
Cosponsored by GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee; Association for Women Geoscientists; Earth Science Women’s Network…
Read MoreLeadership Skills for Success in the Scientific Workforce
Please see the 2019 Workshop Agenda here!
October 28th – October 30th, 2018 | Boulder, Colorado
Why leadership and management skills? Science is rarely done in isolation; in almost any position, leadership and management skills are an important contributor …
Read More2018 ESWN Professional Development Workshop
October 28-30, 2018
Boulder, Colorado
Overview
This professional development workshop is designed to help women build leadership and management skills that will contribute to their success and advancement in scientific organizations. Over 2 days, professional facilitators and members of …
Read MoreDr. Melanie Okoro receives 2017 NOAA Fisheries Award
In October 2001, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) created a series of annual Employee of the Year Awards. NOAA Fisheries Employee of the Year Awards recognize employees that have made significant contributions to NOAA Fisheries stewardship responsibilities.
Congratulations …
Read MoreESWN wins PAESMEM Award!
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
represent the highest honors bestowed upon mentors who work to expand science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) talent.
The Awards were established in 1995 and the first awards …
Read MoreADVANCEGeo Resource Center Launched
ADVANCEGeo launches new online resource center to address sexual harassment in the geosciences
The National Science Foundation-funded ADVANCEGeo project has released a collection of online resources for the community on relevant research and tested strategies to respond to sexual harassment, …
Read MoreRegister for ESWN's Science-A-Thon 2018, a five day online celebration of science
Science-A-Thon is a five day celebration of science and scientists – from the lab to the field, from learning to teaching, from routine tasks to major discoveries!
Participating scientists will share the ups and downs of a #dayofscience. Scientists will …
Read MoreWelcoming Women into Geosciences
Early results of a program* to foster the careers of women entering the geosciences demonstrate the effectiveness of several specific factors – including the importance of same gender mentoring and the importance of role modeling – to the retention of …
Read MoreNSF is soliciting public comments on their new sexual harassment policy
Open Letter to the Geomorphology Community
This letter is to alert the community to ongoing online harassment by a registered sex offender who targets individuals in geomorphology and related fields. This has been a problem for many years. The offender, who has an Earth Science degree …
Read MorePetition to NSF-directed US Antarctic Program regarding sexual harassment
Please consider signing this petition to NSF : http://bit.ly/2B3tA24 .
Petition Text:
In light of recent publications of longstanding sexual and physical harassment and abuse in the field, we request that the NSF-directed US Antarctic Program clarify its policies for …
Read MoreParticipate in a Focus Group at AGU!
Are you concerned about sexual harassment in STEM?
You are invited to participate in a focus group as part of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE award to develop bystander intervention and research ethics training to improve work climate conditions in …
Read MoreESWN at AMS 2018
ESWN is hosting two events at the 2018 American Meteorological Society meeting in Austin, TX.
Please consider adding them to your AMS schedule.
- Earth Science Women’s Network Annual Networking Reception
Monday, January 8, 2018, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Moonshine Patio
ESWN Events at AGU 2017
ESWN will once again be sponsoring and participating in a series of workshops, town halls, and events at the annual Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. We hope you can join us!
Earth Science Women’s Network Annual Networking Event…
Read MoreScience-A-Thon Video Short
Colleen Schmit (UW-Madison ’17) created a great compilation video of this year’s #DayofScience. See Science-A-Thon for more information about how to get involved!
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Science-A-Thon Success!
The 2017 Science-A-Thon was a great success thanks to the hundreds of people who participated, donated, and spread the enthusiasm!
With your help, ESWN raised over $32,000! The power of Science-A-Thon came from individual days and lives in diverse countries, …
Read MoreGetting your science out into the public domain!
Are you interested in engaging the public with science?
Have you been asked by funding agencies to communicate your research directly to public audiences?
Do you want to feel more comfortable talking about science with a variety of audiences?
Interested …
Read MoreESWN Hosts Science-A-Thon
ESWN is thrilled to host Science-A-Thon, a one-day celebration of science and scientists (like you!). Science-A-Thon will showcase the work of scientists over a single “day in the life.” Participants will post 12 photos over 12 hours on July 13. …
ESWN Receives Special Award from American Meteorological Society
In January of 2017, the Earth Science Women’s Network received a special award from the American Meteorological Society for inspirational commitment to broadening the participation of women in the Earth sciences, providing a supportive environment for peer mentoring, and professional …
Read MoreESWN Connects with Leaders in Culture and Industry
In December 2016, ESWN was honored to meet with some of the most exciting thinkers in the U.S. to discuss taking ESWN to the next level. We were pleased to have Janice Huff (Lead Meteorologist, NBC NYC), Jon Foley (Director, …
Read MoreESWN at AMS Meeting 2017
If you are attending the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society, join ESWN at our networking reception!ESWN Store!
We have launched an ESWN Store to help support our 
organization’s activities.
A portion of the sale price comes back to ESWN and the more we sell, the greater the percentage.
We have three designs featured on t-shirts, sweatshirts, …
Read MoreTake the pledge
An open letter from women of science:
Science is foundational in a progressive society, fuels innovation, and touches the lives of every person on this planet. The anti-knowledge and anti-science sentiments expressed repeatedly during the U.S. presidential election threaten the …
Read MoreESWN Welcomes New Leadership Board Members
We are excited to announce that Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Melissa Burt, Maura Hahnenberger, Rachel Licker, Aisha Morris, and Melanie Harrison Okoro have joined ESWN’s Leadership Board! We appreciate their dedication to women in the geosciences. These amazing women join our …
Read MoreESWN Events at AGU Fall Meeting 2016
If you’ll be attending the AGU Fall Meeting, check out ESWN’s many exciting events! These events (hosted or co-sponsored by ESWN) offer our members and colleagues the opportunity to see old friends and make new connections. ESWN works to amplify …
Read MoreGIRLS in STEM Bill
Special ESWN Tour of the California Academy of Sciences
Join ESWN for an exciting tour of the California Academy of Sciences (CAS), a leading planetarium, aquarium, and natural history museum all in one! Our tour will be personally led by Executive Director Dr. Jon Foley. Jon has been a …
Scientific Societies Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
Leaders from scientific societies, government agencies, and academia come together to discuss sexual harassment in the sciences
12 September 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 60 leaders in science from academia, government agencies, and professional societies came together
Share Your Photos with ESWN!
ESWN now has a Flickr group, with the goal of building a cool image archive for our shared use, outreach, and fundraising activities (with credit of course!). We are inviting you to contribute not just photos, but also plots, …
Read MoreESWN Leadership Board Meeting at Brown University
Brown University hosted our ESWN Leadership Board Meeting in May. ESWN contributed to the Young Scholars Conference, which was a professional development workshop designed for senior graduate students and postdocs who are interested in an academic career in the …
Read MoreESWN Aims to Raise $20,000 by May 1
ESWN hopes to jumpstart fundraising for their endowment campaign fund with short-term goals
ESWN is well on the way to reaching their May 1 donation goals! Over $3,400 has already been raised with contributions from more than 40 members. This …
AGU From the Prow: Sexual Harassment and the Scientific Community
22 January 2016
Posted by Joan Buhrman
By Margaret Leinen, President, American Geophysical Union, Eric Davidson, President-elect, American Geophysical Union, and Carol Finn, Past President, American Geophysical Union
UPDATE, 29 January 2016: On Thursday, 28 January, an opinion piece titled, …
Read MoreSteps to Building a No-Tolerance Culture for Sexual Harassment
By
The American Geophysical Union can lead the way in building an environment where sexual and other types of harassment have no place.
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Read MoreTaking Ownership of Your Mentoring
The Mentoring Continuum: From Graduate School Through Tenure, recently published, contains contributions from a variety of sources including a chapter: Taking Ownership of Your Mentoring: Lessons learned from participating in the Earth Science Women’s Network written by Mirjam Glessmer, …
ESWN Launches Endowment Campaign
The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is pleased to announce a major grant from the Madison Community Foundation (MCF) in Madison, Wisconsin. The $50,000 grant from MCF will provide “match” to incentivize donors to invest in the future of ESWN …
ESWN Member Greeting Cards
Congratulations to the winners of the first ever ESWN photo competition! In October, we announced our first ever competition, and amazing 40 photos were submitted and voted on by our members. The fantastic winning photos are featured below.
ESWN has …
Read MoreAGU Town Hall Meeting on Harassment
ESWN is co-sponsoring a town hall meeting on harassment at the 2015 Fall AGU Meeting.
Forward Focused Ethics – What is the Role of Scientific Societies in Responding to Harassment and Other Workplace Climate Issues?
Wednesday, 16 December, 12:30 p.m. …
Read MoreESWN Workshops at AGU 2015
The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is hosting two professional development workshops at the AGU Fall Meeting in 2015: Navigating the NSF System and Opportunities Beyond Academia. ESWN has been leading professional networking activities at the Fall Meeting of …
Read MoreESWN Events at AGU Fall Meeting 2015
If you are going to AGU, check out the line-up of ESWN’s many exciting events! We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco. ESWN is hosting or co-sponsoring many exciting events, offering our members and colleagues the opportunity to …
Read More“Down to Earth: informal networking for female geoscientists”
ESWN was featured in an article published in Research Professional about the value of informal networking. The article celebrates ESWN’s discussions about professional and personal matters, and the involvement of people around the world at various stages of their careers.…
Meredith Hastings Receives AGU Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award
Meredith Hastings, an ESWN Leadership Board Member, has received a 2014 Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award from the American Geophysical Union (AGU). This award recognizes the research contributions of exceptional mid-career scientists in the fields of atmospheric and climate sciences. Meredith …
ESWN Volunteer Opportunities
ESWN has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Please email us if you are interested in getting involved in any of these opportunities:
– Discussion leader for online forums: respond to posts to make sure that questions …
Read MoreAGU blog celebrates Women’s History Month and ESWN
ESWN member Laura Guertin, a blogger for AGU, recently featured ESWN in her post celebrating Women’s History Month.
“For the month of March, in honor of Women’s History Month, I am dedicating my weekly blog posts to the outstanding …
Read MoreColorado Front Range mentors needed
Colorado Front Range mentors needed for college-level women interested in higher education and careers in the geosciences
In the United States, men outnumber women in many science and engineering fields by nearly 3 to 1. In fields like physics or …
Read MoreESWN Events at AGU 2014
If you are going to AGU, check out ESWN’s professional development workshops: Navigating the NSF System, Getting on the Tenure Track and Succeeding, and Opportunities Beyond Academia. ESWN is also involved in the workshop, Improving Your Success for AGU Honors: …
University of Wisconsin-Madison Hosts ESWN Leadership Board
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting the ESWN Leadership Board this week! Come join us for many amazing events! If you can’t make it in person, you can still watch the webcast of the Weston Roundtable discussion. We look forward …
ESWN: The Non-Profit
Press Coverage:
Press Release from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Press Release from Brown University
New Non-Profit Launches to Promote Women in Science
Press Contacts:
Prof. Tracey Holloway, taholloway@wisc.edu Cell 608.443.6678
Prof. Meredith Hastings, Meredith_Hastings@brown.edu Cell 206.778.9656
PRESS RELEASE – …
Read MoreESWN Member Tami Bond Named a MacArthur Fellow
Long-time ESWN Member Tami Bond has been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. MacArthur fellows are “talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction”(MacArthur Foundation).
Tami is an environmental engineer …
Read MoreESWN Board Members Support Undergraduate Women in STEM
Click here for CSU Press Release
In the United States, men outnumber women in many science and engineering fields by nearly 3 to 1. In fields like physics or the geosciences, the gender gap can be even wider. The Earth …
Read More2014 AGU Union Award Winners
Four female scientists were recently honored by the American Geophysical Union. Congratulations!
Jessica Tierney is a 2014 James B. Macelwane Medal Winner. This medal is conferred to outstanding early career scientists in recognition of significant contributions to the …
Nature interview with Tracey Holloway
…ESWN 2013 Newsletter
Check out the 2013 ESWN Newsletter!…
Read MoreWelcome Back: new look
We have relaunched eswnonline.org to be easier to use, for members and future maintenance. Members can now view most recent activity all in one place with the “What’s New” button in the menu. And the menus themselves have been re-designed …
Read MorePast Newsletters
View all our past newsletters to catch up on ESWN member updates, popular threads, and events and publications.