Join us for the AWIS Journal Club: a group of scientists who come together monthly to discuss a timely article. This is a great opportunity stay up-to-date on the latest trends in science while making new connections!

When: 6:30 - 8pm, Tuesday, August 8
Where: V16 Sushi, 3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Cost: No cost

Each month a volunteer scientist selects a recent, peer reviewed article that is considered highly important in their field. In the meeting the presenter gives

• A brief overview with relevant background information about the field and why this paper/study is relevant (i.e. what paradigms it is shifting, what policies it impacts)
• A summary of the methods and information in the paper in non-expert terms

Following the overview and summary, we have an open discussion can include:

• Clarifying questions about the science in the paper and its conclusions
• Critiques about the science or ideas for follow-up experiments for deeper insight
• Social/political/scientific implications of the conclusions published

Topics range across biotechnology, materials science, science-based public health, clinical regulations, ecology and evolutionary biology. Anything is fair game. Prior to each meeting, an article is provided to read for those who like to come with set opinions/questions. However, this is NOT required. Feel free to just show up and get a crash course in the subject :)