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.