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Association for Women in Science Announces Top Awards for STEM and Gender Equity Champions
The awards honor individuals, companies & organizations increasing workplace diversity, promoting women in leadership positions and advocating for inclusion.

New Board Members to Focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in STEM
The expertise and experience complement AWIS’ strategic focus on innovation and entrepreneurship for women in STEM fields.

Association for Women in Science Honors Dr. Ann Lee-Karlon as Fellow
AWIS National Governing Board President Dr. Lee-Karlon was honored for her leadership, support of and commitment to AWIS’ mission.

Association for Women in Science Awarded Prestigious $420,000 Kauffman Foundation Grant
Grant to support diverse STEM women entrepreneurs while empowering entrepreneurship gatekeepers with tools necessary to address systemic issues.

Gail E. Gasparich, PhD, Recognized as AWIS Fellow
The Salem State University’s College of Arts and Sciences Dean was honored for her leadership, support of and commitment to the mission of AWIS.

Association for Women in Science Announces FY 2017 Governing Board Election Results
The AWIS Governing Board sets the strategic direction and provides insight and leadership to the national organization, its chapters and affiliates

Battling Bias in Chicago: PhDs and Other Experts Create Roadmap to Inclusion for Women in STEM
Focused on health and medical sciences, experts explore inclusive, fiscally-responsive systems to drive research and feed long-term economic growth.

February 11 Declared International Day of Women and Girls in Science
“The public proclamation [of the International Day] elevates the issues of advancing girls’ and women’s education and leadership in STEM fields…”