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AWIS Announces Partnership with the Allen Institute
WASHINGTON DC, June 2, 2023 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce that the Allen Institute is the latest organization to join its partner program. The two non-profit organizations will work to support each other’s missions. The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience through big, team, and open science approaches aimed at catalyzing scientific discovery. The mission of AWIS is to ensure that women in science can achieve their full potential.
“High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives,” said Kayla Griffith, Talent Acquisition Partner at the Allen Institute. “Women are still underrepresented and underrecognized in science, and we want to do our part to help change that.”
“We are committed to including and advancing women in science through mentoring, internships, and career development. We are excited about the potential of this partnership to support our commitment and to remove barriers to including women in STEM,” said Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President, Director of Allen Institute for Brain Science.
“Diverse teams are needed to tackle large-scale, ambitious projects at an accelerated pace. AWIS programs can help the Allen Institute establish valuable connections with potential employees and collaborators, develop existing Allen employees into leaders, and spark ideas and insights through our content and community,” said Meredith Gibson, AWIS CEO. “In addition, AWIS will be able to expand the reach of Allen Institute’s educational resources by disseminating them to our members and supporters.”
To inquire about becoming an AWIS partner, please contact awis@awis.org.
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About the Allen Institute: The Allen Institute is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization founded by philanthropist and visionary, the late Paul G. Allen. The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide. The Institute is a recognized leader in large-scale research with a commitment to an open science model. Its research institutes and programs include the Allen Institute for Brain Science, launched in 2003, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, launched in 2014, the Allen Institute for Immunology, launched in 2018, and the MindScope Program, launched in 2020. In 2016, the Allen Institute expanded its reach with the launch of The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which identifies pioneers with new ideas to expand the boundaries of knowledge and make the world better. For more information, visit alleninstitute.org.
About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS has been the leading advocate for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. We are dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. In addition to scholarships, AWIS provides career resources, professional development, as well as networking, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities to build leadership skills. To learn more, visit awis.org and @AWISNational.