This year, we are hosting the 14^th annual Generations Luncheon! This event provides high school women interested in science the opportunity to meet female UO professors, post doctorates, and graduate students in many STEM fields.

The keynote speaker this year is Dr. Janis Weeks. Dr. Weeks is Professor Emerit at the University of Oregon and Co-Founder and Chief Global Health Officer of InVivo Biosystems. She will speak about her career path and research related to drug discovery and global health.

When:  June 11^th this year from 11-12:30 pm

Location: Crater Lake Room, Erb Memorial Union at University of Oregon

A link to the RSVP for this event can be found below. Space is limited so sign up as soon as you can!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYIXr4k3nMvGKABoOxOyvM8H5DRuHaa2Mzk8Rq8vgrbdlQYw/viewform

Unfortunately, our Science Slam 2022 has been postponed. The event will NOT be happening tomorrow, but check in with us later for the rescheduled date! If you signed up to be a speaker, check your email for further details.

This year’s Science Slam is a few short weeks away! Applications for presenters are due May 19th. Speakers are instructed to present a short talk about any science topic of their choosing. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be provided to all!

When: Thursday May 26th from 6-9 pm.

Where: Eugene Science Center in Alton Baker Park.

Who: YOU! – Graduate students and Postdocs are welcome to apply. Link to apply is here.

Email uowgs@uoregon.edu with any questions!

Our next installment of Quick Talks by Postdocs in collaboration with CMiS features Dr. Abigail Cullen from the Human Physiology Department and Dr. Maria Fox from the Mathematics Department! They will be sharing about their current research and science journeys.

When: Friday May 20th from 1-2 pm PST

Where: Knight Campus Beetham Seminar Room and Zoom

RSVP for the hybrid event here – the Zoom link will be emailed out if you are tuning in remotely.