Dr. Jayshree Seth shares key insights form the 3M State of Science Index, and how she advocates for science and for women and girls in science.
An Interview with Dr. Jayshree Seth: Meet the 3M “Hall of Fame” Scientist, Inventor, and Author
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Women in the Driver’s Seat
In the world of racing today, women are celebrating, supporting, and promoting each other’s successes and show no signs of braking their progress.
These Women Are Making the Plant-Based Meat of the Future
LIVEKINDLY spoke with three women from the field of food science about their love for innovation and their journey to their careers.
Eco-Friendly Pest Control for a Sustainable Future
AWIS member Dr. Fatma Kaplan is a genius in eco-friendly sciences. We spoke with Dr. Kaplan about how she is using science to create large-scale, positive change.
What the Pandemic Taught Us About Supporting Employees
Dr. Joanne Kamens provides insights on how companies can support their employees post-pandemic.
Don’t Ask, Can’t Tell: Let’s Talk about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in STEM
Until we are willing to acknowledge people’s sexual orientation and gender identity, we will not be able to create truly inclusive STEM communities.
Breaking the Color Barrier and Glass Ceiling in Academia
Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, Dr. Stephanie Dance-Barnes, and Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe share how they’ve navigated the path to academic leadership.
Energy in Motion: Filmmaker Crystal R. Emery is a Force for Change in STEM
An interview with Crystal R. Emery on broadening participation in science and medicine through innovative media and programs.
Black in Microbiology: From Successful Hashtag to Burgeoning Nonprofit in Six Months
When microbiologists Ariangela Kozik, PhD and Kishana Taylor, PhD decided to launch #BlackInMicrobiology, they had no idea that in less than a year, they’d be at the helm of a nonprofit, taking their goals to the next level.
There are serious gender and diversity gaps in patenting
To help increase the diversity of patent holders, AWIS is hosting a panel of experts to share lessons learned.
AWIS Establishes New Scholarships – DEADLINE APPROACHING
Stay tuned! AWIS is offering new scholarships to support the professional development and advancement of AWIS members.
Achieving Equity for Women in STEM
To implement real change in the scientific workplace, participation is needed on both an individual and corporate level.
The ARC Network Moves to WEPAN
AWIS announces that the ARC Network will be transitioning to a new organizational home at the Women’s Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN).
Use Your Platform to Be a Changemaker
A Q&A with Quita Highsmith, chief diversity officer at biotechnology company Genentech.
How Activate is Building a More Inclusive Fellowship
Activate is a non-profit which supports entrepreneurial scientists and engineers through a paid, two-year fellowship. In this case study, Activate reflects on its work with AWIS to improve its fellow recruitment outreach.
AWIS Member Haifa Ghandour Joins COVID-19 Response, Expanding Testing in Boston and Beyond
Dr. Ghandour, AWIS member and the lead scientist at Aldatu Biosciences, discusses how she led her team to develop COVID-19 testing kits.
STEM to Market: Networking Assessment Tool
This AWIS Fact Sheet discusses methods to accelerate inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Creating Inclusive Spaces: A How-to for Change Makers and Allies
While language is ever present, inclusive language may be more elusive. As it has seen a rapid rise in popularity, it also has lost much of its meaning along the way, making it effectively a buzzword. Talking about inclusivity helps raise awareness, but the much more...
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