Washington Wire April 2019 – AWIS

November 5, 2019

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April 2019

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» ICYMI

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‣ AWIS awarded Women of Color in Computing Collaborative grant for our STEM to Market accelerator and intentional investing initiative. STEM to Market addresses investor bias to broaden access to capital for women of color STEM entrepreneurs.

‣ Virtual Visiting Scholars synthesize research to determine the effectiveness of inclusive STEM workplace interventions. Apply to ARC Network’s one-year research project by June 1, 2019.

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‣ From the boardroom, classroom, lab and beyond: On Wednesday, April 24, top-tier industry leaders tackle the barriers to equity in STEM workplaces at AWIS’ Innovation and Inclusion Summit and Awards Dinner. Follow the live twitter coverage at @AWISNational.

‣ In Pacific Standard magazine: Awards and nominations are an impactful tool to fight for equity in STEM. AWIS research finds women and underrepresented minorities win prizes at more representative rates when they make up at least 30 percent of the nominee pool.

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AWIS has always been a conduit to meet like-minded women and allies in STEM whom I have learned a lot from. The power in exchanging stories and engaging with others who serve in STEM has a tremendous positive impact on one’s professional and personal growth.”

– Tawni Koutchesfahani, senior director, Contract Manufacturing of Drug Product at Catalyst Biosciences spoke to Lab Manager Magazine. She is an AWIS Sustaining Member since 2008 and a STEM to Market advisory board member.

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