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Alberta Women's Science Network (AWSN)
Encouraging Women in Engineering, Science & Information Technology
Operation Minerva Mentoring Award
Honouring Mentors of Science, Engineering & Technology
Sponsor
Now Accepting 2012 Award Nominations!
Deadline is March 18, 2012.
The Alberta Women's Science Network has created an award to recognize a significant contribution to mentoring women of all ages that will be awarded to one outstanding mentor each calendar year.
To meet the criteria for this award, please outline how your nominee
- has made an impact, or has been an inspiration in your life, or the lives of others, in the area of science, mathematics, engineering or technology.
- has made this contribution in Alberta, while residing in Alberta. (Does not have to be currently living in Alberta).
You may also include for consideration details regarding how your nominee
- may have made a significant contribution to science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- may work for and/or promote the importance of science, technology, engineering or mathematics to the minds of the future: junior scientists, students and young children. For example, a volunteer who faithfully goes out into the schools to deliver science presentations to inspire upcoming generations.
- may be a respected professional in their field, someone who has been sought by many individuals, the media or institutions to speak about issues related to promotion of science and/or the impact of decisions made by provincial government.
- may be an advocate in advancing issues pertaining to recruitment and retention of women in science, engineering and technology.
- may have been the recipient of other awards.
- may have served as a mentor or organizer for a number of years in an Alberta association of women in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Mail to:
Alberta Women’s Science Network
349, 305-4625 Varsity Dr. NW,
Calgary, AB T3A 0Z9
You can also email a copy: awsn@awsn.com
All submissions will be reviewed by the Minerva Award committee at AWSN.