The Nucleus
Welcome to the central repository for AWIS articles, blogs, press releases, webinars, videos, and newsletters as well as curated content for women in science and STEM.
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Reframing Motherhood as a STEMM Career Asset
May 5, 2026
AWIS member Diane Ugwu reframes motherhood as a career asset that can strengthen STEMM training and create a more inclusive, resilient scientific workforce.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Refia Atik
May 4, 2026
Luminescence. Refia Atik is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of Houston.
We Trained for This. So Why Is the Biotech Door So Hard to Open?
May 1, 2026
Biotech positions are frequently filled through internal mobility or referrals. AWIS member Deepali Luthra suggests that the inclusion of scientists from outside established networks would strengthen—not weaken—the biotech ecosystem.
We Shouldn’t “Just Ask ChatGPT” Every Time
April 29, 2026
Artificial intelligence can be used as a shortcut to appear competent. AWIS member Aynsley Szczesniak has learned when AI’s efficiency serves her learning and when it underminds it.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Rabia Sikandar
April 27, 2026
Rabia Sikandar is a graduate student clinician in speech-language pathology at Drexel University.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Náguia De Medeiros
April 20, 2026
Náguia Medeiros is a Brazilian researcher with a background in physiotherapy and rehabilitation science.
Is Histrionic Personality Disorder a Sexist Diagnosis?
April 17, 2026
Is histrionic personality disorder a sexist diagnosis? AWIS member Mahika Tampi reviews the history of HPD and offers ideas on the future of this diagnosis.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Niranjana Raghunathan
April 13, 2026
Originally from New Zealand, Niranjana Raghunathan has been working across the globe in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for the past 13 years.
Navigating Careers Outside of Traditional Academia
April 10, 2026
AWIS member Bushra Zaman speaks with science communicator Dr. Chloe Kirk on navigating different career options.
A Cross-Campus Model for Modern STEM Education
April 10, 2026
A partnership between the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University offers a cross-campus model for modern STEM education.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Hannah Sinclair
April 6, 2026
Hannah S. Sinclair, a Museum Specialist at the American Museum of Natural History, is an ichthyology and marine conservation
The Test-Optional Era Isn’t Over, But It’s Mutating: How Admissions Keep Evolving Post-COVID
April 3, 2026
Understanding and accommodating the new normal of post-COVID university admissions policies.
The Association for Women in Science Announces the AWIS Caregiver Advancement Scholarship Program
April 3, 2026
The Association for Women in Science Announces the AWIS Caregiver Advancement Scholarship Program.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Marwa Zafarullah
March 30, 2026
Dr. Marwa Zafarullah is a neuroscientist at Stanford University School of Medicine specializing in neuromuscular disorders, integrating multi-omics with AI to advance precision medicine.
Laughing in Labcoats
March 27, 2026
Science Riot! training helps women scientists to transform their research into stand-up comedy, building their confidence and communication skills.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Andreia Maia
March 23, 2026
Andreia Maia, PhD, is a postdoc at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Harvard Medical School, developing in vivo CAR-T and CAR-NK therapies for solid tumors.
AWIS Announces 2025 Annual Chapter Awards
March 20, 2026
The Association for Women in Science is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Star Chapter and Shooting Star Chapter Awards in recognition of their exceptional support for women in STEM fields.
AWIS Advocacy Days 2026: Contacting your Representatives and Sharing Your Story
March 20, 2026
Sydney Woods, a member of the AWIS Advocacy Committee, offers advice on how contact and meet with your representatives to advocate for women in STEM.
Do professional platforms like you better as a man?
March 19, 2026
Choosing between using language that gets visibility and language that authentically reflects yourself and your work on LinkedIn.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Lucia Sereni
March 16, 2026
Lucia Sereni, PhD, is an immunologist with extensive expertise in gene therapy and genome engineering.
Association for Women in Science Announces Call for Board Nominations
March 13, 2026
The Association for Women in Science announces the call for board nominations.
Navigating Broken Rungs and Glass Ceilings: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
March 13, 2026
A spring 2026 workshop led by AWIS member Usha Rao, PhD explored the structural barriers that still impede women’s career advancement and offered suggestions for finding success in spite of them.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Ramya Ravindranathan
March 9, 2026
Ramya Ravindranathan, PhD, a molecular and cellular biologist by training, is passionate about translating insights from cancer biology into therapies that make a real difference.
Engaging the Public in Particle Physics: Dr. Christina Love’s Vision
March 6, 2026
Dr. Christina Love, Associate Director of DrexLab, reflects on her educational and scientific career journey and her vision for a more inclusive and curiosity-driven future in STEM with AWIS member Dr. Shruti Shrestha.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Ruchika Maurya
March 2, 2026
Ruchika Maurya is a postdoctoral fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina, specializing in host–microbiome–immune interactions in T1D.
