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May 1, 2012 - State Department Invitation to Advancing Women in Science Event
The US State Department asked ASM to advertise the following event:

Round Table - Advancing Women in Science through Networking between the U.S. and Brazil
Time: Friday, May 11 from 9:00-10:30 (reception to follow)
Location:  U.S. Department of State, Marshal Center Conference Room.  Entrance on 21st Street, between Virginia Ave. and C Street
Invited Participants: Program managers and researchers from U.S. Government, Universities, National Academies of Science, and Scientific Societies with interest in U.S. Brazilian cooperation.
RSVP:  ramana@state.gov

At the bilateral Science & Technology Joint Commission Meeting in March 2012, the governments of U.S. and Brazil agreed to cooperate to advance women in science, especially through enhancing networks and opportunities for international research collaborations among women.   The State Department will convene a round table discussion on May 11th at the occasion of the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil’s visit to Washington.  Participants will have the opportunity to provide recommendations to Ambassador Shannon on how to enhance international cooperation among women and, as an outcome of the event, will begin to establish a network of U.S. and Brazilian female scientists with similar research interests.  

January 3, 2012 - CSWM Communicator - Winter 2011 - 2012 Issue
The Winter 2011 - 2012 issue of the CSWM Communicator has been published.  The issue features an article by the 2011 Alice C. Evans Award winner, Dr. Susan Forsburg and a guide to pregnancy and maternity leave from the National Postdoctoral Association.

September 27, 2011 - The White House and National Science Foundation Announce New Workplace Flexibility Policies to Support America's Scientists and Their Families
The White House and National Science Foundation announced new workplace flexibility policies to support America’s scientists and their families. These policies will help retain women in the STEM fields.

Committee on the Status of Women in Microbiology (CSWM)
This committee periodically collects data on the training and employment of women microbiologists; studies legislation affecting women microbiologists; interacts and cooperates with similar committees in other scientific organizations; encourages women microbiologists to participate in ASM activities; and advises ASM on matters concerning the status of women microbiologists.

Resources

Listserv
There is a dedicated discussion group, ASMWomeninMicro.  To join the listserv type in your e-mail address, hit the "go" button and subscribe to the list. 

Committee Newsletter - The CSWM Communicator