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AWIS Announces New Rhode Island Chapter
AWIS is pleased to announce that another local chapter has been established in the state of Rhode Island. This brings the number of chapters to thirty-two.

AWIS Announces Call for Board Nominations
The Association for Women in Science is accepting nominations for two new directors to join the national governing board for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 term. Applications are due April 15, 2023.

AWIS Announces Partnership with UMBC
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has elected to partner with the Association for Women in Science to provide members of the UMBC community with access to online resources, programs, scholarships, and networking opportunities to support their journeys as students and professionals.

AWIS Announces 2022 ‘Shooting Star’ Chapter Awards
The Association for Women in Science has designated nine ‘Shooting Star’ Chapters in recognition of their initiatives throughout 2022 that supported the AWIS mission of advancing women in science.
AWIS Announces 2023 Scholarship Cycle is Open
The 2023 application window for AWIS scholarships is now open, with submissions due by February 28, 2023.

Association for Women in Science Launches New Online Member Community
AWIS has established a private, online community for members of the association to connect with one another and advance their careers.

Association for Women in Science Announces Annual Award Winners
The 2022 AWIS Annual Awards recognize the career achievements, strong leadership skills, innovative thinking, and commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility of AWIS members.

AWIS Announces New Partnership Agreement with Michigan State University
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), one of the world’s leading research universities and the first land grant university in the U.S.

Association for Women in Science Announces New Partnership Agreement with Endictus Corporation
Endictus Corp. is a minority- and woman-owned small business that provides cybersecurity engineering, information technology support, and consulting services for the federal government.