Welcome to the Xi Chapter of GWIS!

Xi Chapter was founded in 1945 at the University of Minnesota. As one of 17 GWIS chapters throughout the USA, Xi Chapter serves the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area, greater Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Members represent private industry, academic institutions, government, hospitals, consulting, secondary education and professional associations.

From September through May, we have monthly meetings featuring a social hour, dinner, and presentation by a guest speaker.

Xi Chapter has seven active committees:
awards  job bank  membership  newsletter  programs
speakers bureau  outreach

Awards: Awards and fellowships for funding research or conference travel are available at both the local and national level. Contact RuthAnn Duda (awards.xi@gwis.org ).

Job Bank: Our newly designed website will keep our members up-to-date on the latest events of the Xi chapter. Find information and applications for awards, new program announcements and archives of our monthly programs and useful links for local and national employment opportunities. Visit us often and contact Laura Mauro at jobs_web.xi@gwis.org.

Membership: Our rapidly growing chapter of over 90 members actively recruits from industry, government and academia to expand upon our members’ varied backgrounds, occupations, and interests. We continue to strengthen our networks through our increased support, encouragement, and recognition of women in science. Contact Mary A. Williams (vp_membership.xi@gwis.org).

Newsletter: This monthly publication features meeting notices, committee updates, and member news, as well as information on fellowships, awards, and job opportunities. Contact Sue Keirstead (newsletter.xi@gwis.org)
» June 2007 Newsletter

Programs: Key speakers present topics at our monthly meetings which provide a forum for educational discussions of challenging issues directly impacting women in science today. Contact Kathleen Ferguson Carlson or Katie Schiller (programs.xi@gwis.org).

Speakers Bureau: Available members speak to academic and civic groups about their current research work and general career topics. Contact Kendra Kauppi (speakers_bureau.xi@gwis.org).

Women in Science Outreach Program: Available members speak as role models to 5th-9th grade students about their work and career, thereby encouraging young women to explore a career in science. This group also advises students and teachers about science and women in science over the internet and through publications. Contact Michele Anderson (science_outreach.xi@gwis.org).