O CH3 C N N O N N CH3 May 9, 2015 UCSD Faculty Club What science can do Ardea Biosciences is Proud to Support the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Ardea Biosciences, Inc. is located in San Diego, California and is a member of the AstraZeneca Group. Ardea is leading the development of AstraZeneca’s gout portfolio, including lesinurad and RDEA3170. Ardea is committed to using innovative science to discover and develop small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases. ©2015 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals PL. All rights reserved WIST 2015 “Passion and Purpose: The Pathway to Success” Welcome to the 2015 Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Conference presented by the Association for Women in Science, San Diego Chapter (AWIS-SD). The theme for WIST 2015 is “Passion and Purpose: The Pathway to Success.” This theme rings true because one cannot easily achieve success without the twin pil- lars of passion and purpose. In today’s program, we will listen to inspirational speakers who have achieved great heights in their personal and professional lives. In addition, we will present the annual AWIS-SD scholar- ships to seven accomplished female scholars who are earning their degrees at institutions of higher learning throughout San Diego County. (FYI, our chapter has presented over 75 scholarships since 1996.) We encour- age you to actively participate in discussions and networking, to share your experiences, dreams, and lessons learned at today’s conference. Established in 1983, AWIS-SD is one of the largest chapters of Association for Women in Science (AWIS), a nationwide professional society that champions the interests of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). With over 200 active members, our chapter’s diverse membership is comprised of women and men who are students and professors, entry-level interns and executives, researchers and busi- ness entrepreneurs, and many more. Due to the efforts of our dedicated volunteer members, AWIS-SD organ- izes a variety of activities throughout the year, including professional development workshops, social events, networking, as well as community outreach science activities for students of all ages. AWIS-SD appreciates our generous sponsors whose support helps us to present programs and scholarships. WIST is our flagship event and serves our members as well as the greater STEM community. Launched in 1993 as the Women in Biosciences conference, WIST 2015 is our 13th event and we are delighted that you are joining us. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to join AWIS-SD, participate in our activities, and serve on one of our volunteer committees. You will become part of an incredibly supportive network and have op- portunities to gain new career-enhancing skills as a committee member. Visit www.awissd.org to learn more about AWIS-SD membership, programs, leadership, and volunteering. Please enjoy this amazing event filled with top notch speakers, workshops, and networking. May this con- ference enable you to find your Passion and Purpose on your Pathway to Success! Many thanks to all the outstanding volunteers, speakers, and sponsors who have made WIST 2015 possible and who embody the mission of AWIS-SD. Welcome to WIST 2015! Grace Nakayama President, AWIS San Diego Please fill out the WIST 2015 survey at www.wist2015.org 3 Corporate Sponsors Gold Sponsors Ardea Biosciences UCSD Extension Silver Sponsors Celgene Corporation CareFusion Hera Hub Bronze Sponsors Sony Computer Entertainment America Trilink BioTechnologies Vertex Pharmaceuticals Hologic Beckman Coulter Foundation WD-40 Qualcomm Friends FEI Kyowa Hakko Kirin 4 AWIS-San Diego Chapter AWIS San Diego (AWIS-SD) is committed to supporting the advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields through facilitation of professional networking, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. 1. Membership is open to any individual, woman or man , who supports the advancement of women in STEM fields. 2. AWIS-SD offers monthly professional development, mentoring, and networking events. 3. AWIS-SD is one of the largest chapters of National AWIS with >200 active members. 4. Over 50% of AWIS-SD members hold an advanced degree in the life and physical sciences, mathematics, social sciences, or engineering. Approximately 50% work in academia, 40% in industry and 10% in service companies. 5. AWIS-SD offers competitive scholarships each year to community college, undergraduate and graduate women pursuing science-related degrees in San Diego County. 6. AWIS-SD maintains an active outreach program with local schools and educational organizations, includ- ing Expanding Your Horizons Girls’ Conference, San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering, career panel discussions for undergraduate women, and awards to top entries by young women in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. 7. AWIS-SD hosts social events such as the AWIS-SD Scholars Celebration, happy hours, holiday social, fam- ily events, and an open house as a forum to recognize our dedicated volunteers and introduce the San Diego community to our organization. 8. AWIS-SD activities, such as the highly acclaimed biennial Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Con- ference, receive national attention. 9. AWIS-SD members-only benefits include: a. Bimonthly Strategy Sessions promote professional/personal development and facilitate network- ing and mentoring. b. AWIS-SD LinkedIn group facilitates networking via online discussions with fellow chapter mem- bers. c. AWIS-SD Coffee Clubs provide a forum for interactive, topical peer group discussions. Mid-Career and Back to Work Coffee Clubs meet at regular intervals. d. AWIS-SD Leadership Network supports peer networking and mentoring for members at the As- sociate Director/Professor/equivalent career level and higher. e. Free admission to most events and discounted rates for our Scholars Celebration, WIST Confer- ence and Holiday Social. 10. AWIS-SD positively influences present and future workforce development within STEM fields in San -Di ego County! AWIS San Diego Chapter PO Box 178096, San Diego, CA 92177 [email protected] www.awissd.org 2015 AWIS Board Members President: Grace Nakayama Treasurer: Christina Niemeyer Past President: Dorothy (Dody) Sears Past-Treasurer: Corine Lau Secretary: April Cresse Member at large: Supriya Gaitonde Member at large: Kristina Henthorn Member at large: Amy Duncan 5 WIST 2015 Schedule Registration 7:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast - Generously Sponsored by CareFusion Welcome Remarks by AWIS-SD President Dr. Grace Nakayama 8: 30 - 8:40 am Dining Room Morning Plenary Address: “Invention & Reinvention: Academia, Government, Military & Industry Collaborating to Grow san Diego’s Innovation Economy” Dr. Mary L. Walshok 8:40 - 9:40 am Dining Room (Page 10) 9:40 - 10:00 am Break Workshop A TRACK III - EMERGING SCI- TRACK I - PURPOSE TRACK II - PASSION ENCE Antibodies Against Ebola Women and Power Finding Your Passion Virus: The Roadmap and the VIC 10:00 - 11:00 am (Short Lectures) (Workshop) (Lecture) Dr. Pamela Smith Pam Reyes Dr. Erica Ollmann Saphire Dr. Bess Marcus Dining Room Lounge Atkinson Pavilion (Page 15) (Page 16) (Page 17) 11:00 - 11:15 am Break Workshop B TRACK III - EMERGING SCI- TRACK I - PURPOSE TRACK II - PASSION ENCE Navigating Your Passions: How to Start & Manage Advocating For Yourself Our Changing Ocean Your Successful Business & Non-Profit 11:15 am - 12:15 pm (Panel) (Lecture) (Lecture) Diane West Jenni Prisk Dr. Margaret Leinen Dr. Velia Fowler Susan Howington Dining Room Lounge Atkinson Pavilion (Page 18) (Page 20) (Page 21) 6 WIST 2015 Schedule 12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch in the Courtyard Afternoon Plenary Address: “AWIS Strategic Plan 2015-2017” Dr. Ann Lee-Karlon 1:15 - 2:15 pm Dining Room (Page 11) 2015 AWIS-SD Scholarship Presentations 2:15 - 3:00 pm Dining Room (Page 12) 3:00 - 3:15 pm Break Workshop C TRACK III - EMERGING SCI- TRACK I - PURPOSE TRACK II - PASSION ENCE Leadership, Future Female Balancing Your Passions: Leadership Wireless Technology Work/Life Satisfaction Women‘s Leadership Lab 3:15 - 4:15 pm (Workshop) (Panel) (Short Lectures) Dr. Tina Beranbaum Dr. Masako Murai Dr. Todd Coleman Amy Bernal Raee Dasnurkar Liza Blumenfeld Dining Room Lounge Atkinson Pavilion (Page 22) (Page 23) (Page 25) 4:15 PM Closing Remarks and Networking Reception in the Courtyard 7 UCSD Faculty Club Map TRACK II PASSION TRACK I PURPOSE LUNCH AND NETWORKING KEYNOTE SESSION SPEECHES TRACK III: EMERGING SCIENCE 8 6 WIST Organizing Committee WIST Committee Co-Chairs Linda Manza Robina Shaheen Corporate Sponsorship Committee Facilities Committee Supriya Gaitonde Melanie Nelson (co-chair) Radhika Gopal Dorothy Sears (co-chair) Emily Greene Virginia Hazen Erilynn Heinrichsen Scholarship Committee Laura Ruff Julia Bordowitz Kathleen Ogilvie (co-chair) Risa Maruyama Broyer Kerstin Kirchsteiger (co-chair) Eileen Collyer Renee Garza Eva Goellner Public Relations Committee Juliati Rahajeng Jenya Antonova Robina Shaheen Amy Duncan Tobey Tam Danielle John Varykina Thackray Lin Chien Huang Olive Yu Maki Kaneko Laura Cervino (c0-chair) Kerstin Kirchsteiger Erna van Niekerk (co-chair) Aditi Singh Yashashree Joshi (co-chair) Gloria Lefkowitz (co-chair) Speakers Committee Registration Committee Emily Greene Kerstin Kirchsteiger Alyson Smith Karrie Kwok Dominique Lenoir (co-chair) Lorena Martin Sophia Tsai (co-chair) Georgina Salazar Robina Shaheen Publications Committee Jean Spence Elizabeth Clark Aniko Hastings (co-chair)