Pat's a fellow
And I am indeed. Last night I was selected to be one of the 2008 AWIS Fellows. AWIS is, of course, the Association for Women in Science. I am so honored and so excited for so many reasons.
First I love their vision:
We envision a day when women will participate fully in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as manifested through equal opportunity, pay equity, and recognition commensurate with their accomplishments.
Second my fellow Fellows (ah I always wanted to type that) are so cool:
(of course I googled them right away, wouldn't you?)
and third I got to spend some time with Rita Colwell. (I'm such a groupie when it comes to two people, Rita Colwell and Bob Moses)
All in all it was a wonderful night. Thank you AWIS !