Announcement from source at NSF

(Guest posted by request from unnamed source at NSF.)

The Women in Science Award of the Maria Mitchell Association will recognize an individual who has worked to increase the participation and advancement of girls and/or women in science and mathematics.

To be considered for the Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award an individual must:

1. Demonstrate consistent leadership and support for the advancement of girls and women in the fields of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science or technology.
2. Be someone who served as a mentor, role model or key player in a program designed specifically to encourage and advance girls and women in the fields of science, mathematics and technology.
3. Be a United States citizen

For more information on the award, please visit our website at here . Nomination forms must be = postmarked by March 15, 2008.