Association for Women in Science-Southern Louisiana Chapter (AWIS-SL)
Liz Simon, PhD; President, Association for Women in Science-Southern Louisiana Chapter (AWIS-SL)
The Association of Women in Science-Southern Louisiana Chapter hosted their 2025 Fall
Meet and Greet Event, a breakfast, for more than 30 attendees, including both familiar
faces and new members. The informal gathering provided an opportunity for participants
to introduce themselves, foster new collaborations, seek mentoring opportunities,
and build camaraderie within the AWIS community.
The first 2025 AWIS-SL Early Career Travel Award was awarded to Dr. Amanda Pahng, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology. Pahng
is a long-standing and active member of AWIS-SL. She is a previous recipient of the
AWIS-SL Trainee Travel Award and has since continued to distinguish herself as a highly
productive and accomplished scientist. Pahng currently serves as the Principal Investigator
on an NIH R21 grant and a LACaTS Pilot Award, reflecting her growing leadership and
success in research. The Award ceremony was hosted by Dr. Patricia Molina, AWIS-SL
member and Chair of the Department of Physiology.
We invite anyone who is interested to join the chapter. Membership offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your professional network, engage in meaningful peer mentorship, and be part of a vibrant and supportive community. Many collaborations, and lasting connections have grown out of the relationships formed within AWIS-SL. Whether you're seeking mentorship, collaboration, or simply networking, please consider to be a part of AWIS-SL.
Please contact Liz Simon if you would like to be a member or support AWIS-SL.
