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Dr. Kirschstein has been one of the most effective promoters of
women's careers at NIH,
promoting not only women-friendly policies but also promoting many
individual women.
In recognition of her sustained committment to fostering the careers of
women at NIH, the
AWIS-Bethesda chapter presented her with the chapter's first Mentorship
Award.
From the NIH
Record:
NIH deputy director Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein (r) receives the first
Association for Women in
Science Mentorship Award -- established to honor those who serve as role
models for women
in science and help female researchers succeed in their careers -- from
association president
Dr. Janet Joy. "Women often make good mentors," Kirschstein noted during
her acceptance speech.
"As the number of women in senior scientific positions increases, there
will be increased
opportunities for informal mentoring."