University of Pittsburgh
Women in Science at Duquesne University
Mission Statement:
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The WIS@DU forum is designed to promote and support women in basic, applied and health sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics at Duquesne University. The goals of WIS@DU are as follows:
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Recognize Duquesne University women in science for their scientific, teaching and community achievements.
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Advocate for women’s issues in STEM fields at Duquesne University and in the broader community.
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Identify positive strategies for women at all professional stages to navigate successful STEM and health sciences careers.
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Provide a strong network of women in science willing to support and serve as role models for undergraduate, graduate students and their faculty peers.
Key Actions:
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Meet twice per semester (6 times a year) to discuss professional and personal development as well as provide networking opportunities for women in the Duquesne University science community.
Meetings will involve:
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Seminars by keynote speakers on relevant issues
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Inspiring stories highlighting the career paths of Duquesne University female faculty members
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Informative workshops and round-table discussion forums
Opportunities to network and explore STEM and health sciences opportunities for women at all stages in their career
Leadership:
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Faculty
Allyson O’Donnell, Department of Biological Sciences, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (odonne15@duq.edu)
Jelena Janjic, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mylan School of Pharmacy (janjicj@duq.edu)
Rachael Miller Neilan, Mathematics and Computer Science, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts (millerneilanr@duq.edu)
Jennifer Aitken, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (aitkenj@duq.edu)
Fatiha Benmokhtar, Department of Physics, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (benmokhtarf@duq.edu)
Graduate students
Jackie Shane, Department of Biological Sciences, BSNES (shanej@duq.edu)
Khushbu Shah, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mylan (shahk@duq.edu)
Cassandra Hanley, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, BSNES (hanleyc@duq.edu)
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