AWIS Membership
Lead with purpose. Advance your research. Shape the future of STEM.
“As the Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Education at Wake Forest University, we promote the AWIS activities to our members and encourage them to become members for their continued personal and professional growth.”
- Allyn Howlett, PhD
AWIS Member Since 2021
Career Development that Expands Your Impact
AWIS provides support to help you grow your impact inside and outside the institution—whether you’re managing a lab, mentoring students, applying for tenure, or transitioning into leadership.
AWIS members enjoy access to:
🎓 A skills locker in the AWIS Career Center proven to reduce bias in hiring
💻 Free registration for expert-led live webinars (and 50+ on-demand replays)
🏆 National recognition opportunities including awards and member spotlights
💡 Ability to contribute articles or thought leadership to AWIS publications
💬 Inspiring content in weekly member newsletters and AWIS Magazine
Want to see everything that’s included? Take a look at the full list of benefits.
“AWIS gave me a sense of belonging in a field that often feels isolating. Receiving the Spark Award—which honors early career leaders advocating for diversity and inclusion in science—was incredibly validating. It reminded me that women in STEM are building power together.“
- Kiley McLean, PhD, MSW, MSEd
AWIS Member Since 2024
Meet Interesting People and Opportunities
Whether you’re in a research-intensive role or a teaching-focused institution, AWIS connects you with colleagues across disciplines, institutions, and borders. Join a network committed to equity, inclusion, and shared advancement.
Gain Visibility to Boost Your Career
Your work has impact—AWIS helps you share it. Whether you’re seeking recognition for your research, leadership in the classroom, or outreach initiatives, our platform helps amplify your story.
You could:
- Be featured in AWIS member spotlights or AWIS Magazine profiles
- Gain visibility through awards, speaking invitations, and honors
- Contribute to AWIS publications, webinars, and editorial letters
- Nominate yourself for an AWIS Annual Award recognizing excellence STEM inclusion
- Be inducted into the AWIS Loyalty Circle after 40 years of membership
Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Washington University
AWIS member since 2024
Namrata Singh, PhD
Scientist II
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
AWIS member since 2024
Get Involved and Give back
As a scholar, researcher, or educator, your lived experience offers invaluable insights. AWIS provides meaningful ways to mentor, speak, and lead within our community.
Ways to Get Involved as an AWIS Member:
- Lead or support an AWIS chapter to connect your community
- Volunteer on an AWIS committee to influence AWIS priorities
- Mentor students, postdocs, or early-career professionals through AWIS programs
- Contribute articles or blogs to AWIS publications
- Speak during AWIS webinars, workshops or panels to share your research, leadership, or DEI expertise
- Volunteer at K-12 outreach events to inspire the next generation
- Support AWIS advocacy actions such as support for equity in STEM and science research funding
Stay Informed. Stay Inspired.
Science is always evolving—and so are you. AWIS helps academic professionals stay current on issues shaping the future of science, from funding and policy to institutional equity and research innovation.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Alerts about fellowships, grants, speaking engagements, and policy updates
- Insights you can use for grant proposals, faculty discussions, or departmental initiatives
- Exclusive access to AWIS member newsletters and AWIS Magazine
- Opportunities to join invitation-only panels, roundtables, and thought leadership events
- Curated content to support your career progression and academic advocacy
Join now to receive the quarterly AWIS Magazine.
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