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Science Cafe Las Vegas
February 5, 2025

Solid tumors are particularly difficult to kill. They create an environment around them that favors growth yet shelters them from a variety of treatments. These "cold" tumors are resistant to the patient's immune system.

Current research is investigating ways to crack through this barricade, making the tumor "hot", to allow for more effective treatments.

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​Where: McMullan's Irish Pub
When: Wednesday, February 5th
Time: 5:00 PM | Talk starts at 6:00 PM

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PAVING THE WAY FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE

STORIES OF SUCCESS AND STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN IN STEM

A Panel Discussion with Nevada's Leading Women in STEM

September 25th, 2024

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Thank you for attending this event held on September 25th at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Your presence made the evening successful and truly special!

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We would also like to thank our guest speakers for sharing their wisdom during the event and for being an inspiration to Nevada's women in STEM.

Guest Speakers

Kelly Tseng, Ph.D.

UNLV - Life Sciences 
Associate Professor, P.I.
The Tseng Lab
Ph.D. Harvard University

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Nadia Hansen, MBA

Salesforce.com
Global Digital Transformation Executive
Former Clark County CIO

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Charity Grano, PMP

Nevada National
Security Site

Division Manager
Infrastructure Initiatives

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Shana Tighi

Bureau of Reclamation
Hydrologist, Team Lead
River Operations 
Lower Colorado Basin

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Stay tuned for upcoming events! 

Event Archives

Explore our past events in the Event Archives! This section invites you to take a stroll down memory lane, highlighting the engaging activities and

discussions hosted and participated by AWIS Nevada over time.  Come join us as we celebrate our journey together!

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