Committee Members:

Rajini Rao, Chair (2012) Nathan Baker (2010) James L. Cole (2010) Danielle Dalafave (2012) Aldrin Gomes (2010) Sharona E. Gordon (2011) Susan K. Gregurick (2011) Dorit Hanein (2011) Amy B. Harkins (2012)

Samantha Harris (2012) Ruth Heidelberger (2012) Vasanthi Jayaraman (2011) Merritt Maduke (2012) Maurits de Planque (2010) Hena Ramay (2011)

The CPOW is charged with increasing recognition and opportunities for women biophysicists in the Biophysical Society and in scientific professions. The CPOW also seeks to encourage and support young women interested in biophysics and to mentor their professional development. Each year, the CPOW sponsors Annual Meeting activities and hosts Panel Discussions on various topics related to women in science.

The mission of CPOW is:

• To promote science education for girls and women
• To promote the advancement and retention of women and minorities in biophysics
• To raise awareness of the scientific contributions of women in biophysics
• To recognize the importance of balancing a career and family
• To promote fair and equitable treatment and improve the climate for women in biophysics at all stages of their careers

CPOW Resources

Networking
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Education and Awareness
A National Analysis of Diversity in Science and Engineering (2005): A comprehensive and informative report by Dr. Donna Nelson on the under representation of women in science and engineering at the nation's top 50 universities.
Women's Participation in Science has Increased, but Agencies Need to Do More to Ensure Compliance with Title IX: An informative report from the Government Accountability Office detailing how Title IX applies to discrimination of women in the academic sciences and detailing deficiencies in federal agency oversight.
Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities: A dynamic web-based information source published by the NSF that is updated as data become available. Designed as a starting point to gather information about participation of women and minorities. Data are presented in graphs, tables and spreadsheets and are available for downloading and powerpoint presentations. (http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/wmpd/about.htm)
Women in the Sciences: Left Out, Left Behind: A website posted by the National Women's Law Center that allows you to find out how many women are teaching at your school and to take action by notifying schools and the government accountability office. (www.nwlc.org)