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Top AWIS Resources for Understanding and Using AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, innovate, and solve problems across every industry. Whether you’re looking to better understand AI, explore its applications, or leverage AI tools in your career, developing AI skills can help you stay competitive and prepare for the future of work.
We have gathered our top AI resources below to support you.
AWIS Members:
We hope these member-exclusive resources help you confidently explore AI and its impact on your career. If you have feedback, suggestions, or need assistance accessing your member benefits, email us at awis@awis.org.
Non-members:
Stay ahead in an AI-driven world with AWIS. Join to access exclusive AI resources, professional development webinars, career guidance, and a supportive community to help you build the skills needed for the future of work. Questions about membership? Contact awis@awis.org.
Check out these webinars in our on-demand library:
Deciding Whether, When, and How to Use AI in Your Work ( July 30, 2026) AI is reshaping scientific work, bringing new opportunities alongside important questions about reliability and responsible use. In this session, you’ll explore when AI adds value, where caution is needed, and how to apply it without compromising scientific rigor or critical thinking.
Exploring Data and AI Literacy (October 19, 2023)
Discover the history of language models, especially their use in Financial Services, both past and present. Dr. Swatee Singh shares the reasons for the excitement behind Large Language Models, how they are being used presently, and what their future potential is.
Proliferation of AI and Its Governance (March 5, 2025)
Explore the transformative impact of women in AI governance with Prabhmeet Kohli, founder of Novamorph. Discover how leaders set standards for ethical AI and drive innovation. This session covers the expansion of AI technologies and the vital role of women in shaping governance that promotes ethical practices and accountability.
AI Applications
- A Guide to Online Education for Artificial Intelligence (March 13, 2025) Tamara Mestvirishvili gives an overview of the educational resources available online to help you master programming and working with large amounts of data.
- How Universities Are Preparing Students for the Future of AI (February 18, 2025) AWIS member Meleah Ashford explores what universities are doing to prepare students for this brave new world.
- Small Businesses Leverage Generative AI for Growth and Productivity (April 4, 2025) The democratization of GenAI has provided widespread access to powerful AI tools. Small and medium-sized businesses can leverage these tools to gain a competitive edge.
- The Effect of AI on Research (June 26, 2024) Explore how AI is being utilized in the sciences is as varied as the disciplines, with both positive and negative impacts.
- The Role of AI in Robotics (June 26, 2024) Robotics and artificial intelligence are now thought of as going hand in hand, but that wasn’t always the case. Patricia Soochan investigates the role of AI in robotics.
- The Effect of AI on Automation (March 7, 2025) Within the fields of both AI and automation, a shift in the employment landscape has begun, as machines become increasingly efficient in the 21st century.
- The Integration of AI into Biology (October 3, 2025) Across institutions, startups, and global research communities, women are taking pioneering roles in the integration of AI into biology.
Mitigating Bias in AI
- The Impact of AI on Inequities (June 26, 2024) AI has the ability to exacerbate existing inequities of people from groups who are economically disadvantaged and underrepresented.
- Mitigating Gender Bias in Language Models (August 8, 2024) AWIS member Tamara Mestvirishvili examines the factors that can lead to gender biases in LLMs and how they can be mitigated.
- Dr. Siobahn Grady and Al’s Game-Changing Impact on Gender Equality (February 3, 2025) Dr. Grady is an AI researcher concerned about the potential for Al to drive equity in STEM and also the dangers involved in not addressing existing biases.
- Coded Bias Webinar: The Dangers of A.I. and Algorithms (April 22, 2021) Data scientist Dr. Cathy O’Neil discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence which is based on poorly designed algorithms.
AI Role Models
- AI in the AWIS Community Individuals are using artificial intelligence more often in both professional and personal settings. AWIS members share how and why they use (or don’t use) AI.
- Woman and the Machine (July 26, 2024) Dr. Ayanna Howard, a leader in AI and robotics, has discovered that her differences are her strength.
- Becoming an Artificial Intelligence Scientist in the Information Age (January 24, 2025) Becoming an artificial intelligence scientist was a difficult journey, but E. Willa Simpson is proud of her achievements.
- An Impactful Career in Natural Language Processing and Data Science (October 10, 2025) Jing Jiang, PhD, Professor in the School of Computing at the Australian National University, shares what she has learned during her career.
- My Year of Saying, Yes! (February 17, 2022) Cathy Pearl, a leading innovator in voice technology, shares how she overcame the challenge of reentering the workforce and ended up saying yes to countless opportunities.
Other tips:
- Explore AI tools that can improve productivity and streamline your work.
- Stay informed about emerging AI trends and their impact on your industry.
- Learn the fundamentals of AI through webinars, courses, and hands-on practice.
- Connect with professionals using AI in their work to learn from their experiences.