UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
Wednesday, April 7
Trading Seats–Venture Philanthropy Investing Through the Eyes of an Entrepreneur
12:00-1:00pm ET

Please join us as WIB-Metro New York examines the process of working in venture philanthropy through the eyes of entrepreneur, Meriel Owen, Ph.D. Dr. Owen will begin the presentation by discussing her educational journey and how her strong interest in neuroscience led her to co-found a startup healthcare company during graduate school. Dr. Owen will then speak about her recent transition into the world of venture philanthropy and the motivation behind it.
 
The event includes a fireside chat with Dr. Owen and an opportunity for attendee Q&A.
Wednesday, April 7
Spring Into STEM Webinar and Introduction to Young Women In Bio Leadership
5:00-6:00pm ET

YWIB-Connecticut is the newest chapter to join Young Women In Bio and the new YWIB team is excited to elevate all of the STEM opportunities that await young girls in Connecticut! Connecticut has a bustling community of impressive women with careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. YWIB-Connecticut will kick off its inaugural event during YWIB’s annual Spring into STEM™ Festival by showcasing the three women that will lead the chapter.
 
Join the webinar to meet this team and learn about ways you can get involved in the Connecticut STEM Community!
Saturday, May 15th
2021 AIM-HI Women's Venture Competition Application Deadline
11:59pm ET

The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund is pleased to present the 2021 Women’s Venture Competition. Subject to due diligence and negotiation, the winning company will receive $1 million in investment from AIM-HI and co-investors. Outside of the investment, “Rising Star” and “Most Innovative Technology” prizes will be awarded to chosen contestants. Click here to download the flyer!
RESOURCES
Women in Bio
Organization

Women In Bio's mentoring programs support women in various stages of their career and personal development. Many chapters have implemented and continue to develop exciting new programs that will grow within the Women In Bio community.
Theia
Organization

Theia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs and investors in healthcare. Their resources will support you in your entrepreneurial journey and pursuit of changing healthcare. Gain insight into entrepreneurship with their framework for company building and their podcast, “Spotlight on Women in Health Ventures.” Join their virtual network of rising young professionals and successful entrepreneurs and investors on Instagram and LinkedIn!
WEST Women Entrepreneurs
Organization

Boston based WEST helps women in science, technology, and engineering advance their careers. Our members are committed to developing themselves as leaders through learning, networking, and sharing.
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2, 2021), meet Dr. Nagwa Abdel Meguid. She is an Egyptian geneticist who has contributed important research to the study of Autism, and has helped identify genetic causes for fragile X syndrome. In 2012, Dr. Meguid won the L’Oreal UNESCO Award for Women in Science for Africa and the Middle East.
Sincerely,
amplifyHERscience

Morag Grassie, PhD, Associate Director, Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale
Lola Kadiri, MD, PhD, Senior Business Development Associate, Yale OCR
Michelle McQueen, Communications Officer, Yale OCR
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