FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Shelley O’Brien
202-588-8175
obrien@awis.org
Association for Women in Science Establishes Loyalty Circle for Members
WASHINGTON DC, September 13, 2024 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce the establishment of a Loyalty Circle to honor the dedication of individuals with over 40 years of membership in the community.
“It is our honor to recognize these individuals for their unwavering dedication to AWIS,” said Meredith Gibson, AWIS CEO. “These women joined AWIS early in their career journey for a sense of belonging, to make connections, or to grow their career – and they continued to stay involved in the AWIS community year-after-year. Their passion for our mission is evident, and we are grateful for their commitment to advancing women in science.”
Members joining the Loyalty Circle in this inaugural year will receive a complimentary lifetime membership moving forward.
Dr. Ann Brodie
Dr. Lynn Cominsky
Dr. Donna Dean
Dr. Dominique Homberger
Dr. Anita Klein
Dr. Sheila Lukehart
Dr. Barbara Mandula
Dr. Linda Mantel
Dr. Mary Moller
Dr. Page Morahan
Dr. R. Peggy Smith
Dr. Cherrill Spencer
Dr. Stephanie Tristram-Nagle
Dr. Marion Thurnauer
Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff
Dr. Susan Wallace
Dr. Judith Weis
Dr. Patrice Yarbough
To learn more about why these women chose to join AWIS and have remained loyal members for so long, visit https://awis.org/awis-loyalty-circle.
For more information on joining or supporting AWIS, visit www.awis.org.
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About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS is the leading organization that advocates on behalf of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. AWIS’ mission is dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. While our membership is concentrated in the United States, our community reaches over 63,000 social media followers, 32,000 monthly website visitors, and 24,000 newsletter subscribers globally.