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AWIS Announces Life Sciences Trailblazer Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister as National Governing Board President
Contact:Maria Ibañez202-588-8175Ibanez@awis.org AWIS Announces Life Sciences Trailblazer Dr. Susan Windham-Bannisteras National Governing Board President WASHINGTON DC, July 31, 2018 – Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD, will serve as
AWIS Article Challenges Men to Be Allies
The article urges men to proactively curb gender inequities by adopting an open-minded and respectful manner when discussing structural norms and behaviors.
Association for Women in Science innovation research and programming highlighted in new entrepreneurship study
A new report issued by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research highlighted the Association for Women in Science’s STEM to Market program as a model in addressing the gender gap in patenting, innovation and commercialization.
AWIS Examines Disparities in Gender and Mathematics
AWIS research finds women have long been underrepresented and underrecognized in mathematics disciplines, despite women’s significant contributions to the field.
Biotech Company of AWIS Board Member Joins the Russell 2000 Index
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. Founder and CEO Pam Marrone, PhD, is an AWIS National Governing Board Member.
AWIS Response to National Academies of Science Sexual Harassment Report
While the report confirms the depth of sexual harassment, it shrinks from addressing real systemic issues along the entire STEM career pathway.
AWIS Board Member Jennifer Elisseeff Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dr. Elisseeff was chosen for her work in the “development and commercial translation of injectable biomaterials for regenerative therapies.”
AWIS Report Finds STEM Industry Lacking Diversity and Funding for Women
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) released its groundbreaking report, Revolutionizing the STEM Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, outlining systemic entrepreneurship barriers to opportunity and access for women in STEM.
AWIS Mourns Passing of Dr. Neena B. Schwartz, Founder
“At my first job, the department chairman asked me to pour the tea. ‘Sure,’ I said, ‘but maybe someone else can pour it next time.’ Nobody ever asked me again.”