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AWIS CEO Attends Signing of CHIPS and Science Act at the White House
Today President Biden will sign the CHIPS and Science Act, and AWIS CEO, Meredith Gibson, will be in attendance to witness the historical event.

AWIS Partners with Achieve More LLC for Strategic Plan to Advance DEI
Achieve More LLC will construct a strategic plan that furthers AWIS’ mission and includes programs and initiatives that intentionally drive DEI throughout the scientific workforce.

AWIS Names Meredith R. Gibson New CEO
The National Governing Board of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has appointed Meredith R. Gibson as its new CEO. Gibson was formerly Interim CEO and COO of AWIS.

The Association for Women in Science Condemns the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
AWIS believes that the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade will have an adverse impact on women in the STEM professions.

The Association for Women in Science Supports Dr. Arati Prabhakar’s Nomination for Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Appointment as the President’s Chief Advisor for Science and Technology
AWIS urges the confirmation of Dr. Prabhakar as the first woman and person of color nominated to serve as a Senate-confirmed Director of the OSTP.

Association for Women in Science Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) announces its 2022 Scholarship Awards recipients. Congratulations to these passionate and inspiring AWIS members.

AWIS Announces 2021 ‘Shooting Star’ Chapter Awards
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has designated nine ‘Shooting Star’ Chapters in recognition of their resiliency, digital engagement, innovative outreach, vision, and unique initiatives during 2021.

AWIS Condemns the War in Ukraine
Scientific achievement requires diverse viewpoints and rapid innovation benefits from collaboration across the international scientific community. AWIS condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces – as well as all acts of violence and oppression.

More must be done to address systemic gender bias and harassment in STEM
Due to the ongoing prevalence of bias and harassment of women in science and STEM, the Association for Women in Science wants to reinforce the following points