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.
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.
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.
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.
Associations are recognizing a need for a virtual workforce environment. It can help an save money while giving staff greater flexibility.
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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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.”
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.”
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted its second annual State of Women in Engineering panel discussion at WE17.
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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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.
To celebrate science and encourage the public—and politicians—to support scientific research and evidence, scientists and science lovers are taking to the streets.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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