From Science to Business: How to Prepare Female Scientists and Engineers to Successfully Transition into Entrepreneurship

Doris Gilman, one of our most active members, alerted me to this webinar going on over the course of 2 days spanning August 31st and September 1st. Looks like it could be an interesting topic for anyone looking to make this kind of transition, not just females! Please be sure to check it out, and post about your experience on our message board.

Thanks!

From Science to Business: How to Prepare Female Scientists and Engineers to Successfully Transition into Entrepreneurship
August 31 – September 1, 2009
Free Webcast
Live Event Conducted in Irvine, CA

The standing Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) of the National Academies of Science will convene a workshop to examine career transitions from science and engineering to entrepreneurship in the lives of women professionals and to identify specific skill sets necessary for them to become successful in the business world. The workshop will feature invited presentations and discussion that will give a broad overview of the status of women in entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on identifying knowledge gaps in women’s skills and experiences crucial to future success in business and critical for achieving leadership positions in entrepreneurial organizations.

IMPORTANT SIGN-UP INFORMATION

Here is the link for more information and sign up by email address in the box on the page titled: “WORKSHOP MATERIALS”

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