Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) AWIS is a non-profit organization that advocates for equitable workplaces for all women in science and STEM related fields.

Posts ≠ endorsement of author's perspectives. With a 50-year history of championing women in science and over 30 grassroots chapters, AWIS offers opportunities for professional development, recognition, and networking with members, allies and supporters worldwide. AWIS has helped guide Congress, the United Nations, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, institutions and other professional organizat

ions on decisions and best practices to achieve gender diversity and positive system transformation in STEM. Founded in 1971, AWIS is the leading organization dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. AWIS membership is open to any individual who supports the vision and mission of AWIS.

Anna Winlock was an American astronomer and the first paid female staff member of the Harvard College Observatory.After ...
08/30/2026

Anna Winlock was an American astronomer and the first paid female staff member of the Harvard College Observatory.

After her father’s death in 1875, Winlock joined the Harvard College Observatory to help support her family.

She was part of a group known as the Harvard Computers, which translated astronomical observations into precise scientific data.

Winlock made major contributions to the Astronomische Gesellschaft Katalog, a milestone in stellar cataloging.
https://awis.org/historical-women/anna-winlock/

08/29/2026

Win a copy of Fiercely Feminine! Explore how women have been conditioned to suppress certain traits to fit into the STEM workplace and discover how to thrive in STEM without sacrificing your authentic self. Enter by September 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Enter by September 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Enter here: https://awis.org/fiercely-feminine-book-giveaway/

Moving from academia to industry takes more than updating your resume. On October 8 at 2 p.m. ET, Hojeong Kim, PhD, ACC,...
08/28/2026

Moving from academia to industry takes more than updating your resume. On October 8 at 2 p.m. ET, Hojeong Kim, PhD, ACC, shares how to identify where your expertise creates value and connect it to what hiring managers need. Learn how to expand the roles you consider, communicate your experience in ways that resonate, and find opportunities that you may not have considered before.
https://awis.org/awis-webinar-how-to-successfully-pivot-from-academia-to-industry/

08/27/2026

Summer’s almost over—don’t miss meeting the incredible women we’ve highlighted for the 2026 Summer of Science. Get inspired by scientists who are pushing boundaries in STEM. https://awis.org/summer-of-science/

08/26/2026

Looking for a new role? Start at the AWIS Career Center. In addition to job postings, you’ll find expert tips on building a resume and preparing for interviews, learn how to negotiate salary, explore how to use AI to find your dream job, and more. Start here: https://awis.org/job-hunting/

Turning quantum computing into real-world impact takes more than theory. At Dell Technologies, Smriti Bajaj researches h...
08/24/2026

Turning quantum computing into real-world impact takes more than theory. At Dell Technologies, Smriti Bajaj researches how classical computing, machine learning, and high-performance computing can work with quantum technology. Her work includes developing optimization problems for quantum hardware, publishing research, and she’s filed more than 20 patents.

Meet Smriti in our final 2026 spotlight and learn how she found her way into quantum computing and how her research is helping move quantum technology toward real-world use.
https://awis.org/resource/smriti-bajaj-is-building-the-bridge-between-classical-and-quantum-computing/

Claudia Alexander, PhD, was a geophysicist and planetary scientist at NASA. Alexander worked at the United States Geolog...
08/23/2026

Claudia Alexander, PhD, was a geophysicist and planetary scientist at NASA.

Alexander worked at the United States Geological Survey and the Ames Research Center, before joining NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

She was the last project manager of NASA’s Galileo mission to Jupiter, and also project scientist for the ESA’s Rosetta mission, which studied Comet 67P.

After her death in 2015, a feature on Comet 67P was named “Claudia Alexander Gate” in her honor.

https://awis.org/historical-women/claudia-alexander-phd/

Help shape the future of the National Science Foundation. The American Physical Society has launched NSF Forward, an ini...
08/22/2026

Help shape the future of the National Science Foundation. The American Physical Society has launched NSF Forward, an initiative to develop bold, actionable recommendations in advance of the 120th Congress that will help the National Science Foundation meet the evolving needs of the nation, its citizens, and science. Learn more about this program and share your thoughts and suggestions by September 14, 2026 here: https://www.aps.org/initiatives/advocate-amplify/policy/nsf-forward

We surveyed AWIS members on how and why they use (or don’t use) AI. 66.7% of AWIS members use AI, which is considerably ...
08/21/2026

We surveyed AWIS members on how and why they use (or don’t use) AI. 66.7% of AWIS members use AI, which is considerably higher than the 49% of U.S. adults who report using AI chatbots, according to the Pew Research Center. See more results from our survey: https://awis.org/ai-in-the-awis-community/

How are you using AI? Let us know your favorite AI applications, workflows, or tips.

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