This Committee is composed of four or more members of the Society, including a student member. The Society's Director of Education Programs and a member of the Careers Opportunities in Physiology Committee are ex officio members of the Committee, without vote.
Duties of the Women in Physiology Committee are to:
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Administer a Mentoring Program for junior physiologists.
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Administer the Bodil-Schmidt-Nielsen Distinguished Mentor and Scientist Award in accordance with criteria established by the Women in Physiology Committee and approved by Council.
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Administer the Caroline tum Suden/Frances Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Awards in accordance with procedures established by Council.
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Deal with all issues pertaining to the education, employment and professional opportunities available to junior physiologists. Bring relevant matters to the attention of Council and act on Council recommendations.
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Promote the discipline of physiology as a rewarding career to junior scientists and encourage their active membership in the Society.
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Coordinate activities with other such committees on women within the FASEB organization and those of other scientific societies that meet intermittently with the Society.
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Submit reports of APS and FASEB activities for publication in The Physiologist.
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Nominate women APS members for the annual FASEB Excellence in Science Award.
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Chair serves as APS representative on FASEB's Excellence in Science Award Committee.