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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
Association for Women in Science Members Approve Board Slate
Sue Windham-Bannister will serve as Past Chair and Isabel Escobar will become Board Chair beginning January 1, 2022.
AWIS Announces 2022 Scholarship Cycle is Open
The 2022 application window for Association for Women in Science (AWIS) scholarships is now open and includes a new award for undergraduate women in science. Submissions are due by February 28, 2022.
AWIS Encourages Diverse Representation in Nobel Prizes for Science
The 2021 Nobel Prize winners in the categories of physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine have been announced and none of the winners are women. We are deeply concerned about the lack of diversity among the recipients.