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Exhibitor workshops bring industry expertise to you.
Let the vendors themselves bring you up to date on the
latest products and tools they have to offer.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal
for an exhibitor workshop at the AAAS Annual
Meeting, please contact Jill
C. Perla at (202) 326-6736.
 Differences
in the Chemical and Physical Properties of Hair: The
Role of Ethnicity
FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY • NOON–1:30PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Sam Mattingly, L'Oréal
Hair from people of various ethnicities can appear
and behave differently. For example, women with hair
that tends to be curlier and breaks more readily face
greater challenges with hair care. Many women of African
descent use chemical straightening treatments in an
effort to increase manageability. These treatments
alter the chemical and physical properties of the
hair, but the chemical mechanisms responsible for
these alterations are not greatly understood. One
of the reasons why The L'Oréal Institute for
Ethnic Hair and Skin was originally created was to
further understand the properties of hair from people
of African descent and to study the effects of products
on these properties. This workshop will provide an
overview of hair structure and the known differences
of hair between ethnicities. The results of studies
designed to determine the differences in the chemical
and physical properties of untreated and chemically
treated hair will also be discussed.
Women
and Science: A UK Perspective on Obstacles, Scientific
Revolution and the Future
FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY • NOON–1:30PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Sira Maliphol, Global Issues -
Science & Technology British Embassy
The role of women in science is an international
issue within the professional, academic and social
communities. The United Kingdom is pioneering programs
to recruit, retain and promote women in science, engineering
and technology (SET) both in academia and careers.
There are many individual success stories and case
studies to cite on the role of women in SET. The achievements
of women in science have caused a revolution in their
fields and have major impacts on society. The United
Kingdom also has an esteemed pool of women scientists
and engineers in various fields that are an inspiration
to the world. This workshop will cover the UK government
and university commitments and policies designed to
promote women in SET, successful initiatives such
as the Athena Project and the UK Women in SET Resource
Center, and perspectives from industry and the research
community. This diverse panel from government, academia
and industry will participate in this roundtable discussion
at the leading edge of science and society. Audience
participation is encouraged.
This lecture is sponsored by the UK Science and Technology.
The UK's progressive science & technology environment
makes it the partner of choice for world-leading researchers,
developers and academics eager to turn knowledge into
tangible innovation. Learn more about how the UK is
developing science and technology for a new world
at www.uksciencetech.com
Introduction
to the NSF, Its Proposal and Merit Review Process, and
Proposal Preparation
FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY • 3:30PM –5:00PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by George Wilson, National Science
Foundation
An overview of the National Science Foundation: its
mission, structure and budget. NSF’s priority
areas for fiscal year 2006. How the NSF’s proposal
and merit review process works. Tips and hints on
how to prepare a competitive NSF proposal from NSF
program staff.
Gender
and Ethnic Diversity in Academic Science
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 10:15AM –11:45AM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Lisa M. Frehill, ADVANCE, New Mexico
State University
Panelists from various social science disciplines
will discuss recent research findings on how academic
career processes are shaped by gender and ethnicity.
Participants will receive a quick overview of current
research on women’s (especially minority women’s)
underrepresentation in academic science, after which
they will brainstorm about how academic administrators
can best support efforts to diversify the professorate.
See
Your Backyard with Just a Click and a Few Layers of
Data
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 10:15AM –11:45AM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by A.B. Wade, U.S. Geological Service
Learn how to use scientific information that describes
and interprets America's landscape by mapping the
terrain, monitoring changes over time, and analyzing
how and why these changes have occurred with hopes
of one-day forecasting events before they happen.
Broadening
Participation in Science and Engineering: NSF’s
Reports, Programs and Plans
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 1:45PM –3:15PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Margaret E.M. Tolbert and Christopher
McRae, National Science Foundation
NSF has a commitment to enhancing the quality and
excellence of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) education and research through
broadening participation to all Americans. The members
of this NSF panel will highlight some of the diverse
NSF activities designed to engage anyone with an interest
in STEM, particularly underrepresented minorities
and minority-serving institutions, women and girls,
and persons with disabilities in every level of the
science and engineering enterprise.
Science,
Gender, and Afterschool: An Online Community of Practice
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 1:45PM–3:15PM
Organized by Barbara Sprung and Merle Froschl,
Academy for Educational Development
Come join us as we launch this exciting new communication
tool for people who want to increase girls’ interest
and persistence in STEM. If you are a researcher,
an after-school practitioner, or involved in after-school
policy-making around science, the Science, Gender
and After-School Community of Practice will keep you
connected with peers and provide a vehicle for cross-disciplinary
sharing of information. A collaboration between the
Educational Equity Center and the Center for Youth
and Policy Development at the Academy for Educational
Development, and AAAS, the Community of Practice grew
out of a 2002 working conference on Science, Gender,
and After School. Participants created a Research-Action
Agenda and expressed interest in continuing to communicate
around this critical issue. The workshop will include
speakers on the Research-Action Agenda, a virtual
tour of the site, suggestions for participation, and
a resource packet.
Opportunities
from Obstacles—Science and Engineering in the 21st
Century
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 3:30PM–5:00PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Mary Sladek and Ted Conway, National
Science Foundation
Is science available to everyone? Come see the groundbreaking
research supported by the NSF to minimize obstacles
for persons with disabilities, strengthening the diversity
of the American scientific workforce for continued
global leadership. This workshop will allow for discussion
of NSF-funded programs addressing challenges ranging
from physical obstacles and impediments to shifting
educational paradigms.
Study
and Research in Germany: Opportunities for Funding and
Cooperation
SATURDAY, 19 FEBRUARY • 3:30PM–5:00PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by the German Research Foundation
German universities and research institutes offer
excellent conditions for researchers from all over
the world who are interested in enhancing their scientific
experience or in getting involved in cooperative research
projects. In this workshop, German science organizations
will present specific funding instruments and exchange
programs designed to facilitate cooperation between
researchers or research stays in Germany. There will
be a particular focus on young researchers. American
scientists who are involved in cooperative projects
with German partners or have participated in these
funding programs will share their experience and answer
questions. They will also be joined by representatives
of U.S. science and funding organizations that have
established joined schemes for funding and cooperation
with German partner organizations. Don’t miss
this opportunity to discover how you can further your
scientific career in international research projects!
Public
Misunderstanding of Engineering and Science: Where We
Fall Down and Where We Should Take a Stand
SUNDAY, 20 FEBRUARY • NOON–1:30PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Chuck Blue, National Science Foundation
Experts in the field of science and engineering communications
will examine often underplayed elements of outreach
— the public misunderstanding of science and
engineering as well as the science and engineering
community's misunderstanding of the public. Participants
in this roundtable will not only discuss some of these
misconceptions but also explore what could be done
to help improve communications.
HINARI,
AGORA and TEEAL: Bridging the Scientific Information
Divide in the Developing World
SUNDAY, 20 FEBRUARY • 1:45PM–3:15PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by Mary Ochs, United Nations Food
and Agriculture Organization and Cornell University
This panel presentation will focus on the HINARI
(Health Internetwork: Access to Research Intiative),
AGORA (Access to Global Online Resources in Agriculture),
and TEEAL (The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library)
programs for access to scientific literature in developing
countries. The presentations will provide important
information on digital divide issues and offer information
about access to scientific journals for scientists
in the developing world.
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Plug into Canada! Why Leading
Scientists Are Choosing Canada for R&D
SUNDAY, 20 FEBRUARY • 3:30PM–5:00PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, AAAS Exhibit Hall
Organized by the Canadian Embassy Science and
Technology Unit
Join us for a discussion with Canada’s National
Science Adviser Dr. Arthur Carty and a panel of three
Canadian world-class researchers for an engaging exchange
of ideas. The afternoon will highlight Canada’s
goal of achieving the highest levels of research excellence
and establishing world-class centers for research
in the global economy by attracting researchers to
Canada from around the world. Dr. Molly Shoichet,
Canada Research Chair in Tissue Engineering, is designing
promising nerve regeneration systems. Dr. Tim Caulfield,
Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, is
studying the ethical issues surrounding the genetic
revolution. Finally, Dr. Michele Mosca, Canada Research
Chair in Quantum Computation, is studying the power
and impact of quantum computers. Enjoy coffee and
cookies with our panel and discover why Canada is
your research destination.
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