Women in Science Luncheon

The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting students and scientists at all stages of their careers through the annual Women in Science Luncheon event.

For questions about the event or how you can get involved with the Women’s Board, please email womensboard@fieldmuseum.org

Sponsorships

The 2025 Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.

$50,000— Premier Sponsor

Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage
Premier sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests
Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students
Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table
Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks

$25,000— Presenting Sponsor

Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage
Presenting sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests
Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students
Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table
Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks

$15,000— Lead Sponsor

Name and logo on the luncheon invitation, program, and signage
Lead sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests
Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students
Opportunity to host a Field Museum scientist at your table

$7,500— Benefactor

Name and logo on the luncheon invitation and program, and text listing on signage
Benefactor sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests
Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students

Thank you to our Luncheon Leadership

2025 Luncheon Co-Chairs

Donna La Pietra and Karen Washington

Women's Board President

Dr. Lynda Williams, Ed.D

Women in Science at the Field Museum

Since the inception of the Women in Science initiative in 2000, the annual luncheon has supported more than 500 young women through internships, fellowships, post-doc positions, salary support for female scientific staff, and a robust series of lectures and networking events. In addition, the luncheon makes possible annual science outreach programming for young women from three Chicago Public Schools – Orr Academy, Solorio Academy, and ITW David Speer Academy – whom we welcome to the Field Museum to join the luncheon, meet the keynote speaker, and network with female STEM leaders.