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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Building Better AI Models: Why Diversity and Governance Matter
June 26, 2026
Women and underrepresented groups must be included in the earliest stages of AI design for it to be truly accurate and equitable.
Making Virtual Interviews Work for You
June 26, 2026
Virtual interviews are now a part of normal hiring infrastructure. Dr. Yagmur Yegin describes how to make virtual interviews work for you.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Mikaela Ribi
June 25, 2026
Mikaela Ribi is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at Stanford University working at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine.
Sol Rosito uses AI and data science to improve early cancer detection.
June 24, 2026
Sol Rosito applies mathematics, statistics, and artificial intelligence to cancer research. Her work helps improve cancer risk prediction, genetic counseling, and early detection strategies that support patients and healthcare providers.
AWIS Philadelphia Chapter 2026 Awards Dinner: Balancing Mentorship, Work, and Personal Life
June 23, 2026
Dr. Jaimie Dougherty was the recipient of the AWIS Philadelphia Chapter 2026 Elizabeth Brigham Award for Mentoring.
Letters to a Pre-Scientist: How Mentorship by Mail Is Rewriting STEM Belonging
June 19, 2026
Letters to a Pre-Scientist is a pen pal program that connects STEM professionals with middle school students, particularly youth in low-income communities. It’s become a great way to help students see that they belong in STEM.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Meena Narayanan
June 18, 2026
Meena Narayanan, PhD, is a Principal Scientist in CMC/Process Analytics at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Christ Mane Belizaire studies plant diseases to improve crop health and resilience.
June 17, 2026
Christ Mane Belizaire studies plant diseases and disease resistance to help develop healthier, more resilient crops. Through her research at the University of Florida, she is helping support growers, strengthen food production, and advance agricultural sustainability.
Making the Invisible Visible: Technology at the Frontier of Conservation
June 12, 2026
Rachel Graham, PhD, founder of MarAlliance, combines emerging technologies with community engagement to safeguard marine wildlife.
Candice Taylor develops infection prevention solutions that protect patients and communities.
June 10, 2026
Candice Taylor develops infection prevention solutions that help protect patients, healthcare workers, and communities. As Vice President of Research & Development at PDI, she leads teams creating products used every day in healthcare and food service settings.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Carol Shoshkes Reiss
June 10, 2026
Carol Shoshkes Reiss, PhD, is a Professor Emerita at NYU.
Leveraging Technology to Advance Biomarker Discovery
June 6, 2026
Advances in engineering, computational science, and biotechnology have transformed how researchers study complex biological systems and translate laboratory findings into clinical applications.
Association for Women in Science Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
June 5, 2026
Association for Women in Science Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients.
Advocating for Science on Capitol Hill
June 4, 2026
Advocacy is not optional for Dr. Meredith Shand, a member of the AWIS Advocacy Committee. She believes that science is strongest when everyone has a seat at the table.
Angela Matope uses data to help organizations navigate uncertainty.
June 3, 2026
Meet Angela Matope, an actuarial analyst who uses mathematics, statistics, and data science to help organizations understand risk and make informed decisions.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Purva Gade
June 2, 2026
Purva Gade, PhD, is a cell and molecular biologist with doctoral and postdoctoral experience in cancer biology, specializing in cell-based functional assays and therapeutic vulnerability discovery.
The Future Is Now: Doctors Use AI to Detect and Treat Cancer
May 29, 2026
Doctors are using artificial intelligence to aid in the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cancer. AWIS member Roberta Batorsky investigates this use of AI.
Savanah Saldaña-Shumaker is using chemistry to rethink performance cosmetics.
May 28, 2026
Meet Savanah Saldaña-Shumaker, Co-Founder and Director of Business & Product Development at 8 Count Cosmetics. Learn how she combines chemistry, product development, and entrepreneurship to create cosmetics for performers.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Deepali Luthra
May 25, 2026
Deepali Luthra, PhD, is a research scientist at Stanford Medicine, studying inhibitor development and immune tolerance in hemophilia and bleeding disorders, as well as immune modulation and host-pathogen interactions in cystic fibrosis.
From Imaging to Insight: How Advanced Microscopy and Data Tools Now Transform STEM
May 22, 2026
Progress in microscopy now relies as much on advances in computation, reconstruction, and data management as it does on the imaging instruments themselves.
What the AAAS CASE Workshop Taught Me About Science and Policy
May 22, 2026
AWIS member Swati Rajwal describes her experience during the AAAS CASE Workshop as one of the most clarifying professional experiences of her life.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Serena Tamura
May 18, 2026
Serena Tamura, PhD, is a Senior Scientist I at BioMarin, where she leads bioanalytical strategy in support of drug development programs for rare genetic diseases.
Oncologists Harness the Power of Circulating Tumor DNA
May 15, 2026
Scientists and clinicians now have an exciting new tool to help them detect and treat cancer: free-floating DNA fragments.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Raagasahithi Yarrabadi
May 11, 2026
Raagasahithi Yarrabadi is a Research Assistant and lead developer at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she builds technical tools for mass spectrometry research.
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.
