The Palo Alto AWIS Chapter was featured in the book La Valle del Silicio, which explores the Italian community’s entrepreneurial contributions to the United States.
AWIS Palo Alto Chapter Featured in Book “La Valle del Silicio”
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Alexandra Detweiler is the 2019 recipient of AWIS Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award
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.
Mendeley | Supporting the movement toward gender equity in STEM
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) recognizes the serious long-term impact of this lack of diverse perspectives in research and education.
Felecia M. Nave, PhD: Making History as First Woman President at Alcorn State University
An interview with AWIS member Dr. Felecia M. Nave, the President of Alcorn State University.
A High-Tech Solution to Health Care Inequality in Pakistan
Sixty-three percent of doctors in Pakistan are women but only 23 percent are actually practicing medicine.
Oklahoma’s Hidden Figure Dr. Pamela McCauley
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 Supports Senate Push to Honor African American Mathematical Pioneers
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.
Being Intentional: Creating Community, Not Another Conference
ARC Network, the STEM equity brain trust, is an AWIS initiative.The ARC Network, an initiative of AWIS, elevates thought leadership on the successes and challenges to realizing equity in STEM. Since 2009, AWIS has worked with the National Science...
AWIS CEO Sandy Robert, CAE, Appointed to National Women’s Business Council
AWIS will help provide policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Transforming STEM Leadership Culture
AWIS research deepens the understanding of the leadership barriers STEM women face and steps to create more inclusive leadership cultures.
STEM to Market Program Participant Dr. Maria Artunduaga Earns Competitive NSF Entrepreneur Grant
STEM to Market participant Dr. Maria Artunduaga won an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, worth $225,000, for her innovative start-up.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Testimony: Federal Me Too
AWIS Chief Research Officer Heather Metcalf testifies at the United States Commission on Civil Rights Public Briefing on Federal #MeToo.
From the Margins to the Center: In-Depth with Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD, AWIS President Talks About Diversity and Inclusion
An interview with AWIS President Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister. Throughout this interview, she focuses on the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Bloomberg Law HR Buzz | AWIS’ New Membership Survey
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.
AWIS Member Leadership Survey, 2018-2019
Findings from the 2018 AWIS Member Leadership Survey show that women of color are significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.
Technical Report Released for University of Illinois Computer Science Culture Study
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.
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Best Practices in Family Friendly Policies [Video]
Dr. Mary Ann Mason, UC Berkeley professor, provides evidence-based recommendations to create family-friendly policies in academia and other workplaces.
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Stress Management for Leaders [Video]
In this video, environmental engineer Stephanie Cook offers recommendations on managing stress as well as health and wellness challenges.
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