On February 22nd, AWIS-GCH presented awards to 8 students in junior and senior categories at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH) 2020 at the University of Houston. Houston-area middle school and high school students competed for individual 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention prizes in science categories including biochemistry and microbiology, chemistry, computer sciences, environmental sciences, medicine and health, plant sciences, and physics and astronomy. 7 AWIS-GCH members served as judges for the event. AWIS-GCH Advisory Board member Patrice Yarbough, PhD, generously contributed the funds for the awards. Congratulations to the winners! Please visit https://sefhouston.org/assets/SEFH2020_Special_Awards_Winners.pdf to see all of the Special Award winners.
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Scientific Fiction: Science Advising on "Star Trek," 1964-1967
Wednesday, April 8, 12 PM - 1 PM
The Science History Institute (https://www.sciencehistory.org/) presents a Lunchtime Lecture by Ingrid Ockert, Haas Postdoctoral Fellow, titled "Scientific Fiction: Science Advising on 'Star Trek,' 1964–1967". Learn more and access the event at https://www.sciencehistory.org/event/scientific-fiction-science-advising-on-star-trek-1964-1967
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The Science of Social Distancing, Part 2
Wednesday, April 1, 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Brought to you by the American Public Health Association and the National Academy of Medicine, this webinar series will explore the state of the science surrounding the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and globally, with a focus on the emerging evidence on how to best mitigate its impact. Hear from trusted experts in such fields as public health, infectious disease, risk communication, and crisis standards of care. Learn more and register at http://www.covid19conversations.org.
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