Doeun Kim is passionate about working in healthcare as a future pharmacist, as well as drug development research in Alzheimer’s disease.

Sarah Fahim sheds light on the gender inequality gap in academic publishing.

The Flint Water Crisis was completely preventable, but the perfect storm of poverty, greed, and racism caused those in power to look the other way. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha shares how the city is doing now and the lessons learned in the fight for justice.

Communicating your work clearly and effectively through writing benefits everyone. Freelance scientific editor Ellen Kuwana shares some tips.

Moving from doing the work to delegating the work takes practice. Melissa Lawrence explores the steps to successful delegation.

Pavithra Madamarandawala shares her experience in writing a successful grant proposal.

Dr. Elisabeth Bik has reported problems in over 7,000 scientific papers, and her work has resulted in more than 1,000 retractions and in another 1,000 corrections.

The 29th Annual AWIS Northern California Chapters Awards Gala celebrated the incredible accomplishments of women in STEM.

Lisa M. P. Munoz, science writer and the Founder and President of SciComm Services, Inc., shares why she wrote Women in Science Now, a book on gender bias and discrimination in STEM fields.

AWIS is pleased to announce that another chapter has been established to serve the state of Nevada.

Holly Chapman and Jacquiline Silva are addressing the opioid crisis in their community and beyond.

Michaela Davenport is a Field Technical Support Scientist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.

This article will help you better understand the role that recruiters play, and how you can work with them in a positive and constructive way during your job search.

Discover the history of language models, especially their use in Financial Services, both past and present. Dr. Swatee Singh shares the reasons for the excitement behind Large Language Models, how they are being used presently, and what their future potential is.

AWIS is pleased to announce a new partnership with Medpace, Inc., a Contract Research Organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

AWIS is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Spark, Meridian, and Zenith awards which recognize AWIS members who demonstrate strong leadership skills, innovative thinking, and a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM.

The Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM held its 5th annual convening last month. AWIS board member Joanne Kamens attended and wrote a recap of the event and recent efforts to address harassment in STEM at the systemic level.

Jessica Ramirez, a PhD candidate at Rush University, is researching ovarian cancer biomarkers to enhance early detection methods.

Three of the ten STEM Laureates this year were women which is on par with the percentage of women in STEM occupations.

Mayara Patricia Viana de Matos, PhD, is a biologist in the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Make a strong impression on any hiring manager by asking these insightful questions and ending your interview on a positive note.

Arise Firebird is an insightful and inspiring documentary directed by Jimi Okubanjo which focuses on the stories of three women of color who navigate toxic racism and sexism in the workplace.

Dr. Yvette Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University, specializing in strength and conditioning, human performance, and female athletes.

The North Carolina chapter of AWIS hosted a virtual book club featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Zernike, author of The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.

AWIS Partner Shimadzu Scientific Instruments shares details about the organization and the importance of this AWIS partnership.

Amanda Reyna holds a BS in Biology from University of Texas-Pan American and an MS in Plant and Soil Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

In this webinar, Dr. Usha Rao addresses the roots of imposter syndrome and discusses the individual and structural aspects that contribute to the experience. She will offer practical solutions and actionable items that help to tackle the issue head-on and reframe it to your advantage.

There’s a lot of talk about quiet quitting these days.

Even in the year 2023, dishearteningly, gender pay disparity continues to persist within the workforce for women.

Physician scientist Dr. Giselle López wants to help jump-start the careers of future physicians and future scientists.

As I approached college, I knew that I wanted a degree that would help me become a problem solver. I had always had a passion for fixing things. Both my grandfather and aunt were engineers at NASA, and I had always looked up to them. So, when the time came for me to decide on […]

Sanika Iyer started Planet Talk, a nonprofit which provides access to telescopes and role models for students so that they can pursue astronomy.

On May 16, 2023, a dedicated group of Association for Women in Science (AWIS) members went to Capitol Hill to engage with congressional staff members.

The AWIS Chicago Area Chapter is celebrating yet another successful Summer Mentoring Circles season!

With the current job market becoming more competitive, it’s critical that you differentiate yourself from others. This might mean doing things differently than how you’ve always done them. A great way to begin this process is with resume and interview assistance. On May 24, Career Coach Jessica Winder led the “Resume and Interview Tips to […]

Tabitha N. Wakhungu is a Mechanical Engineer at SMC corporation of America, with a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Wright State University.

Ellen Kuwana is an award-winning scientific communications expert.

Jes Averhart wants you to realize that the world needs YOU.

For pregnant workers, the most important question may be “How does the law protect me from being discriminated against in the workplace?”

Mercy Orukpe Moses is a graduate student Lab at Purdue University. Her research is on flavivirus nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) and its interactions with host proteins.

In this webinar, Alaina G. Levine will address strategies and tactics for finding new collaborators and building mutually-beneficial partnerships with professionals across the globe.

Melody Tan, PhD is a Senior Policy Advisor who uses her knowledge of science and engineering to advocate on health, energy, environment, climate, science, space, and technology issues.

Career coach Melissa Lawrence outlines a roadmap to making a successful career pivot.

Donna Vogel, PhD supported early scholars by managing grants, offering advice, and providing professional skills training.

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In 2018, chemists Dr. Lara Kallander and Dr. Donna Huryn decided to plan the first Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) conference for the following year.

Nominate yourself or a colleague for a 2023 AWIS award. Nominations will be accepted through 11pm PT on September 15, 2023.

Shameka Lewis' work as an EHS Director ensures workplace safety for workers in the manufacturing industry.

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.