The Association for Women in Science has designated ‘Shooting Star’ and ‘Star’ Chapters in recognition of their 2024 initiatives that supported the AWIS mission of advancing women in science.
The Association for Women in Science expresses deep disappointment that no women were awarded Nobel Prizes in the sciences this year. This outcome highlights a persistent gender imbalance in the recognition of scientific and academic excellence in physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine, and economic sciences.
AWIS members will attend Meet the Scientist events supporting a new film called Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels coming to select IMAX and giant screen theaters in Spring 2024
AWIS joins AAAS and fifteen scientific societies and associations in a letter to the NIH urging them to focus on creating an environment that balances reader access to published work with researchers’ ability to publish.
The Association for Women in Science is accepting nominations for two new directors to join the national governing board for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 term. Applications are due April 15, 2023.
North Carolina is a leading biotechnology hub and home to top-tier academic institutions which makes it an ideal location for an AWIS chapter. Since being re-established in 2021, the chapter has hosted talent optimization workshops, diversity, equity and inclusion talks, and networking socials.
The 2023 application window for AWIS scholarships is now open, with submissions due by February 28, 2023.
AWIS has established a private, online community for members of the association to connect with one another and advance their careers.
The 2022 AWIS Annual Awards recognize the career achievements, strong leadership skills, innovative thinking, and commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility of AWIS members.
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), one of the world’s leading research universities and the first land grant university in the U.S.
Endictus Corp. is a minority- and woman-owned small business that provides cybersecurity engineering, information technology support, and consulting services for the federal government.
Today President Biden will sign the CHIPS and Science Act, and AWIS CEO, Meredith Gibson, will be in attendance to witness the historical event.
Achieve More LLC will construct a strategic plan that furthers AWIS’ mission and includes programs and initiatives that intentionally drive DEI throughout the scientific workforce.
The National Governing Board of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has appointed Meredith R. Gibson as its new CEO. Gibson was formerly Interim CEO and COO of AWIS.
AWIS believes that the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade will have an adverse impact on women in the STEM professions.
AWIS urges the confirmation of Dr. Prabhakar as the first woman and person of color nominated to serve as a Senate-confirmed Director of the OSTP.
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) announces its 2022 Scholarship Awards recipients. Congratulations to these passionate and inspiring AWIS members.
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has designated nine ‘Shooting Star’ Chapters in recognition of their resiliency, digital engagement, innovative outreach, vision, and unique initiatives during 2021.
Scientific achievement requires diverse viewpoints and rapid innovation benefits from collaboration across the international scientific community. AWIS condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces – as well as all acts of violence and oppression.
Due to the ongoing prevalence of bias and harassment of women in science and STEM, the Association for Women in Science wants to reinforce the following points
Dr. Jayshree Seth shares key insights form the 3M State of Science Index, and how she advocates for science and for women and girls in science.
In the world of racing today, women are celebrating, supporting, and promoting each other’s successes and show no signs of braking their progress.
Choosing whether or not to work toward a PhD, and then whether or not to finish it, can be very difficult decisions―and there are no right or wrong answers.
Sue Windham-Bannister will serve as Past Chair and Isabel Escobar will become Board Chair beginning January 1, 2022.
The 2022 application window for Association for Women in Science (AWIS) scholarships is now open and includes a new award for undergraduate women in science. Submissions are due by February 28, 2022.
The 2021 Nobel Prize winners in the categories of physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine have been announced and none of the winners are women. We are deeply concerned about the lack of diversity among the recipients.
Goodbye, Washington Wire. Hello, AWIS News Brief!
AWIS signed a letter drafted by IEEE asking the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy to extend P-2 Priority designation visas to technical professionals, engineers and scientists that are willing to come conduct research in the United States.
Hear the latest on sexual harassment and grant reporting
These women scientists are leading in sustainability.
LIVEKINDLY spoke with three women from the field of food science about their love for innovation and their journey to their careers.
AWIS member Dr. Fatma Kaplan is a genius in eco-friendly sciences. We spoke with Dr. Kaplan about how she is using science to create large-scale, positive change.
Dr. Joanne Kamens provides insights on how companies can support their employees post-pandemic.
Until we are willing to acknowledge people’s sexual orientation and gender identity, we will not be able to create truly inclusive STEM communities.
Meet the driven, competent, and impressive AWIS members who are our 2021 scholarship winners.
Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, Dr. Stephanie Dance-Barnes, and Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe share how they’ve navigated the path to academic leadership.
An interview with Crystal R. Emery on broadening participation in science and medicine through innovative media and programs.
When microbiologists Ariangela Kozik, PhD and Kishana Taylor, PhD decided to launch #BlackInMicrobiology, they had no idea that in less than a year, they’d be at the helm of a nonprofit, taking their goals to the next level.
AWIS recognizes five chapters for stellar outreach, engagement, and advocacy in 2020 with ‘Shooting Star’ Chapter designation and monetary grants.
AWIS will be hosting Dr. Cathy O’Neil, who appears in the film Coded Bias, for a conversation to build awareness about the algorithms built by predominantly white, male teams that incorporate their unconscious biases and reinforce racist, sexist, and capitalistic injustice.
We know that many Asian Americans deal with racism daily – although it may not always be as visible or violent as we may think. In this article, AWIS recognizes and speaks out on the emotional toll these attacks have had on our Asian members, coworkers, neighbors, friends and family.
To help increase the diversity of patent holders, AWIS is hosting a panel of experts to share lessons learned.
Stay tuned! AWIS is offering new scholarships to support the professional development and advancement of AWIS members.
To implement real change in the scientific workplace, participation is needed on both an individual and corporate level.
New issue of AWIS Magazine features STEM Nobel Laureates.
AWIS announces that the ARC Network will be transitioning to a new organizational home at the Women’s Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN).
A conversation with Minda Harts this Thursday
Research by AWIS shows that women are consistently underrepresented among recipients of scholarly and research awards. However, this year, three of the ten Nobel Laureates in STEM were women.
A Q&A with Quita Highsmith, chief diversity officer at biotechnology company Genentech.
Activate is a non-profit which supports entrepreneurial scientists and engineers through a paid, two-year fellowship. In this case study, Activate reflects on its work with AWIS to improve its fellow recruitment outreach.
The third cohort of researchers will fuel investigations for the ARC Network.
Dr. Ghandour, AWIS member and the lead scientist at Aldatu Biosciences, discusses how she led her team to develop COVID-19 testing kits.
At AWIS, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive scientific enterprise, which includes confronting racism. We encourage those in the scientific community, wherever they are, to take a stand against racism however they can.
AWIS has selected sixteen STEM women entrepreneurs for its STEM to Market Accelerator program.
This award-winning mentor and teacher has formally engaged in promoting and supporting women in STEM for over a decade through research.
Women are making significant impacts in fields that have previously catered to male employees. Thrive Global talks about how AWIS can help.
In honor of Black History Month, BioSpace chose to highlight AWIS National Board President Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister and other African American leaders in the life sciences, individuals who have prominent roles in the life sciences and biopharmaceutical industry.
The 2-Day Launch Camp is specifically designed for women founders starting an impact-driven business within STEM.
This AWIS Fact Sheet discusses methods to accelerate inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
She will lead the acceleration of corporate and institutional partnerships, career resources and will oversee membership for the organization.
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The funding helps scale the success of three regional accelerator cohorts to serve a national and diverse group of talented women in STEM entrepreneurship.
AWIS conducts research on the different ways to incorporate female leaders throughout the workplace.
Girls are great at math. But if they’re even better at reading, they might be more motivated to choose a humanities-focused career.
The 2020 award recipients are individuals, companies and organizations making significant contributions to increased workplace diversity, including placing women in leadership positions and advocating for more inclusive practices in STEM.
“It was of course very disappointing,” said Dr. Heather Metcalf. “I definitely don’t think it’s a fair reflection of the contributions women have made to STEM.”
More women are earning STEM doctorates, but they still face unconscious bias and gaps in pay and research resources.
While language is ever present, inclusive language may be more elusive. As it has seen a rapid rise in popularity, it also has lost much
SafeLi, LLC in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is pleased to accept a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE).
AWIS announced the recipients of its 2020 awards to recognize individuals, companies and organizations who are making significant contributions to increased workplace diversity, including placing women in leadership positions and advocating for more inclusive practices in STEM.
Soody Tronson, an advisory board member to STEM to Market, AWIS’ Accelerator, expands her leadership with AWIS by becoming AWIS Palo Alto’s newest board member.
Alexandra Detweiler, a student at the Illinois Institute of Technology, was the 2019 winner of the AWIS Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award, awarded to women who are college sophomores and juniors studying physics.
An interview with AWIS member Dr. Felecia M. Nave, the President of Alcorn State University.
Sixty-three percent of doctors in Pakistan are women but only 23 percent are actually practicing medicine.
AWIS National Board Member and NSF I-Corps Program Director Dr. McCauley embodies work-life integration and shares her experiences as a STEM professional.
AWIS endorsed the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act in the Senate, which will award four African American female mathematicians with the highest civilian award: the Congressional Gold Medal.
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AWIS will help provide policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
AWIS announces the launch of the ADVANCE Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network Community which connects scholars and practitioners committed to equity in STEM.
AWIS research deepens the understanding of the leadership barriers STEM women face and steps to create more inclusive leadership cultures.
AWIS CEO Sandra W. Robert, CAE, issued the following statement in response to the announcement from National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, that called the STEM industry to shut down the widespread practice of hosting of #manels, panels with only men.
STEM to Market participant Dr. Maria Artunduaga won an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, worth $225,000, for her innovative start-up.
AWIS Chief Research Officer Heather Metcalf testifies at the United States Commission on Civil Rights Public Briefing on Federal #MeToo.
An interview with AWIS President Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister. Throughout this interview, she focuses on the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
A conversation with Salina Gray, Raquel Tamez, and Rochelle Williams as they focus on what its like to be a leader and woman of color.
Women, especially minority women, are underrepresented in leadership roles and often taken less seriously because of their gender or race. That’s the word from AWIS, which says the problem is seen across all sectors.
Findings from the 2018 AWIS Member Leadership Survey show that women of color are significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.
In the survey, 83% of respondents had their judgement questioned in their area of expertise, and 70% had their accomplishments or ideas credited to someone else.
Research from the Association for Women in Science, analyzing 18 science societies with a total membership of about 500,000, found that men are disproportionately likely to win prizes celebrating their intellectual contributions, while women are disproportionately likely to win teaching awards.
This study found that while the department placed an emphasis on research, it did so in a way that, in conjunction with a lack of communication and transparency, devalued teaching and mentoring, and negatively impacted the professional development, education, and sense of belonging of the students.
Associations are recognizing a need for a virtual workforce environment. It can help an save money while giving staff greater flexibility.
As an institutional partner, AWIS will collaborate with N.C. A&T’s ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) project, which is designed to address the systemic underrepresentation of women within the ranks of higher education faculty.
AWIS Members and entrepreneurs Drs. Carol Hirschmugl and Marija Gajdardziska Josifovski receive an NSF SBIR grant for their start-up that powers products with lithium ion batteries.
While the scientific workforce is seeing more women, there is still a significant lack of women in leadership or senior roles -organizations like AWIS help.
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In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister presented on why talent will be the key to global competitive advantage in STEM-driven economies at the UN international forum.
On the WIA Report, a new program aims to address the underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurial ventures.
Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD, National Governing Board President: “We must give women the tools to overcome challenges created & maintained by gender bias.”
Dr. Mary Ann Mason, UC Berkeley professor, provides evidence-based recommendations to create family-friendly policies in academia and other workplaces.
In this video, environmental engineer Stephanie Cook offers recommendations on managing stress as well as health and wellness challenges.
In a National Girls Collaborative op-ed, AWIS’ former Chief Business Development Officer Cynthia Simpson, M.Ed, CAE, writes, “Mentoring is a continuous cycle where you reap the rewards as being both a mentor and mentee and are able to positively impact the lives of those who you interact with over time.”
AWIS members can their careers to the next level with this exciting, new webinar series focusing on work-life integration, professional leadership and career development.
The AWIS study highlights barriers to participation and AWIS’ policy recommendations to technology transfer programs and universities. The recommendations should increase and assist in broadening the outreach and make the most of the human and intellectual capital at universities.
AWIS research and resources present the challenges and realities of women in STEM in the workplace.
Companies that want to recruit and retain talented people know that they need to establish family-friendly practices in the workplace.
The author writes about fieldwork and its unique challenges to scientists seeking to successfully integrate work and life.
AWIS study explores outmoded work environments & unfriendly family policies which shed light on the fallout of professional relocation.
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During her 35-year career, Dr. Lewis-Hall has been on the frontlines of health care as researcher, clinician, leader. She is Pfizer’s Chief Patient Officer.
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The Association for Women in Science joined partners Vinetta Project and SEED SPOT for a launch camp Dec. 6 and 7 aimed at providing women entrepreneurs a supportive environment and resources to set their ideas in motion.
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To the Seattle Business News, AWIS director of research and analysis Heather Metcalf, PhD, says implicit bias against women shows up at all stages of founding a startup, from the pipeline of women joining STEM fields to the way they appear to potential funders.
Drs. Carol Greider, Nobel Laureate, and Mareena Robinson Snowden, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, will be honored.
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Building a brighter outlook for women in STEM is best accomplished by implementing innovative approaches to systemic change. AWIS research shows how intersectionality can achieve STEM equity.
AWIS endorsed the Combating Sexual Harassment in Sciences Act of 2018, which was introduced by Science, Space and Technology House Committee Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson.
“The Nobel Prize Committee has wrongfully normalized a climate that hinders advancement of women in STEM by failing to reward their achievements.”
“This action is one of many steps that need to be taken against these norms, which abandon women, hinder their careers, & stifle innovative contributions.”
Women’s businesses, despite being smaller & financed at a lower rate, achieve returns & revenue growth up to 3x higher than those created and led by men.
In the letter, the Association for Women in Science underscored the existing language maintains & reinforces existing barriers to the protection of survivors.
Written by editor-in-chief Alexandra Vollman, INSIGHT Into Diversity explores how the #MeToo movement has helped spark a fervent effort to transform the structure of scientific laboratories.
STEM advocate organization the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has selected biopharma industry strategic advisor Susan Windham-Bannister to serve as president of its national governing board.
“Science and reason should ground sound policy recommendations, and the appointment of Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier as head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy should be no exception.”
Contact:Maria Ibañez202-588-8175Ibanez@awis.org AWIS Announces Life Sciences Trailblazer Dr. Susan Windham-Bannisteras National Governing Board President WASHINGTON DC, July 31, 2018 – Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD, will serve as
In Nature Human Behaviour, Heather Metcalf illustrates historical notions of scientific inferiority underlie contemporary beliefs about scientific talent, or lack of it, in women and minority groups.
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The article urges men to proactively curb gender inequities by adopting an open-minded and respectful manner when discussing structural norms and behaviors.
A new report issued by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research highlighted the Association for Women in Science’s STEM to Market program as a model in addressing the gender gap in patenting, innovation and commercialization.
AWIS research finds women have long been underrepresented and underrecognized in mathematics disciplines, despite women’s significant contributions to the field.
Women have long been underrepresented and underrecognized in mathematics disciplines, despite significant contributions they have made to the field.
As AWIS focuses on diversifying the workplace, they recognize unearned privileges in their and acts on inequalities by taking responsibility to end patterns of injustice.
Lack of gender and racial diversity in company leadership can have implications for long-term success. Biotech companies lead the way in the IPO market.
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. Founder and CEO Pam Marrone, PhD, is an AWIS National Governing Board Member.
While the report confirms the depth of sexual harassment, it shrinks from addressing real systemic issues along the entire STEM career pathway.
Funding for the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency is crucial for American technological achievement and domestic job creation.
Encountering bias in the funding of their ventures, women’s businesses are smaller on average
and are financed at a lower rate than men’s.
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Dr. Elisseeff was chosen for her work in the “development and commercial translation of injectable biomaterials for regenerative therapies.”
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In her article, Dr. Heather Metcalf analyzes how the movie “Hidden Figures” is especially relevant in today’s society, where underrepresented groups are being treated as resources rather than people.
AWIS looks at the rates of sexual assaults, as research shows that scientists and academics wait a pro-longed period of time before coming out about their harassment.
With women in STEM still experiencing inequalities in the workplace, AWIS offers some final recommendations for researchers seeking to broaden the science of broadening participation.
Women occupy too few leadership positions among STEM businesses, including healthcare companies, but it’s not a pipeline problem, according to new report from the Association for Women in Science.
GROWING UP IN Saudi Arabia, Aciel Eshky didn’t get the memo that science was for boys. When she was around 10 years old, her aunt started to teach her basic computer programming.
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) released its groundbreaking report, Revolutionizing the STEM Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, outlining systemic entrepreneurship barriers to opportunity and access for women in STEM.
“At my first job, the department chairman asked me to pour the tea. ‘Sure,’ I said, ‘but maybe someone else can pour it next time.’ Nobody ever asked me again.”
The awards honor individuals, companies & organizations increasing workplace diversity, promoting women in leadership positions and advocating for inclusion.
Although progress has been made for women in the STEM fields, more can be done to increase their presence.
Heather Metcalf PhD is the Director of Research and Analysis for the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Accelerator and Project Lead for the STEM to Market project.
Listen to Cindy Simpson, AWIS’ former chief business development officer and long-time advocate for women, in this insightful conversation with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson.
In the Me Too era, it seems that everyone, from feminists to Fox News hosts, is commenting on the growing power of an accusation.
Broaden outreach by technology transfer offices in a way that is inclusive to draw more women and underrepresented minorities into the innovation and entrepreneurship space to capitalize on the entire intellectual and creative potential of our university system and nation.
How to effectively conduct research on STEM workplaces from an intersectionality perspective remains a scientific grand challenge that, left unaddressed, inhibits our ability to understand and create equitable and inclusive STEM workplaces.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted its second annual State of Women in Engineering panel discussion at WE17.
The State of Women in Engineering session was designed to shed light on some of the most important trends that are affecting the advancement of women in engineering, drawing from key research findings.
For decades he reportedly used his position of power over young women who were eager to enter his profession, preying on them as his colleagues pretended not to notice.
AWIS CEO and Executive Director, Janet Bandows Koster, contributes to Mother Jones on the presence of sexual harassment within the strict hierarchies of academia.
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The expertise and experience complement AWIS’ strategic focus on innovation and entrepreneurship for women in STEM fields.
AWIS National Governing Board President Dr. Lee-Karlon was honored for her leadership, support of and commitment to AWIS’ mission.
As girls grow up, and branch out to their own interests, AWIS focuses on creating equitable workplaces where everyone can be recognized for their scientific contributions.
AWIS Director of Research and Analysis, Dr. Heather Metcalf, calls for science to clean up its act in her article published today in Scientific American.
As part of a collection of peer-reviewed articles addressing Women’s Under-representation in Engineering and Computing: Fresh Perspectives on a Complex Problem, AWIS Director of Research and her co-authors discuss their longitudinal research on academic computing culture and steps necessary for change.
To celebrate science and encourage the public—and politicians—to support scientific research and evidence, scientists and science lovers are taking to the streets.
STEM to Market combines your scientific expertise with the specialized knowledge, mentorship, and community you need to build a solid foundation and navigate the challenging technology transfer and start-up worlds.
How do we construct a well-informed roadmap for inclusion on contemporary issues such as entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and technology transfer in innovation ecosystems – and what role do companies, academic institutions, and government play in advancing STEM talent?
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Women in STEM jobs are paid less than men and the gap shows no sign of shrinking, according to the latest findings from the New Scientist/SRG annual salary survey.
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Fewer than a quarter of all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs in the US are held by women.
The most straightforward way to maintain a competitive workforce of trained professionals in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines is to staunch the flow of women out of these professions.
Equitable Solutions for Retaining a Robust STEM Workforce offers strategies and proven recommendations to accommodate work/life satisfaction for those in the STEM fields.
Engaging with a mentor as a way to learn and achieve one’s full potential is an ancient and respected practice.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is one of the many scientific disciplinary societies that awards prizes to an elite group of its members for excellence in research, service, and teaching.
Grant to support diverse STEM women entrepreneurs while empowering entrepreneurship gatekeepers with tools necessary to address systemic issues.
In the ADVANCE project, we learned that key providers of professional development for postdoc women were mentors, institutions, and professional societies.
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes held by both women and men. Research shows biases negatively impact STEM workplaces in a number of areas.
Regardless of whether one’s STEM career pathway is in academia, government, or industry, awards are important indicators of career success.
Awards are important markers of success in any career, and in academia they can play an important role in hiring, promotion and tenure decisions.
This research methods Essay details the usefulness of critical theoretical frameworks and critical mixed-methodological approaches for life sciences education research on broadening participation in the life sciences.
One area in which female scientists still have to confront sexism (Nature 468, 733; 2010) is in scholarly awards: women win fewer. Scientific societies must
examine practices for selecting awardees.
Science is stratified, with an unequal distribution of research facilities and rewards among scientists.
Much research points to the myriad stratification, cultural barriers, stereotypes, micro-aggressions, and biases women and people from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds experience in STEM.
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Have you ever found yourself alone in a crowded room? I don’t just mean feeling alone, but actually existing as the lone representation of your group, however you identify.
Students and professors from across the state spent their morning at UNL to learn about mentorship.
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This article details the usefulness of critical theoretical frameworks and critical mixed-methodological approaches for life sciences education research on broadening participation in the life sciences.
Faculty search committees ask many questions of job candidates. But some questions are off-limits.
The Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences Dean was honored for her leadership, support of and commitment to the mission of AWIS.
The AWIS Governing Board sets the strategic direction and provides insight and leadership to the national organization, its chapters and affiliates
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Focused on health and medical sciences, experts explore inclusive, fiscally-responsive systems to drive research and feed long-term economic growth.
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SISTEM is the largest multi-disciplinary organization for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the US.
Comedian Chris Rock talked about not needing ‘his’ and ‘her’ acting awards. A British science competition begun just for girls became controversial when a boy won the top prize.
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“The public proclamation [of the International Day] elevates the issues of advancing girls’ and women’s education and leadership in STEM fields…”
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A prominent scientist has stepped down from his position at a large research university after an investigation found he had been sexually harassing graduate students. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
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