Association for Women in Science
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Dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of #WomenInScience
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Support women in STEM! Your support of AWIS helps us reach even more scientists so they can connect, lead and make an impact. https://awis.org/donate #GivingTuesday
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Support women in STEM! Your support of AWIS helps us reach even more scientists so they can connect, lead and make an impact. https://awis.org/donate #GivingTuesday
Freda Porter, PhD, is a mathematician and environmental scientist. She was one of the first Native American women to earn a PhD in the mathematical sciences.
https://awis.org/historical-women/freda-porter-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/freda-porter-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Freda Porter, PhD, is a mathematician and environmental scientist. She was one of the first Native American women to earn a PhD in the mathematical sciences.
https://awis.org/historical-women/freda-porter-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/freda-porter-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
A little known part of grant funding, indirect research costs are essential costs like equipment, and personnel.
The JAG Model is a new approach to increase transparency in federal research funding. https://awis.org/resource/tackling-indirect-research-costs-with-the-jag-fair-model
The JAG Model is a new approach to increase transparency in federal research funding. https://awis.org/resource/tackling-indirect-research-costs-with-the-jag-fair-model
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A little known part of grant funding, indirect research costs are essential costs like equipment, and personnel.
The JAG Model is a new approach to increase transparency in federal research funding. https://awis.org/resource/tackling-indirect-research-costs-with-the-jag-fair-model
The JAG Model is a new approach to increase transparency in federal research funding. https://awis.org/resource/tackling-indirect-research-costs-with-the-jag-fair-model
Community is essential in science, and AWIS helps women find their community. Your support of AWIS helps us reach even more scientists so they can connect. Please donate if you can. You can also help spread the word by sharing this post. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #GivingTuesday
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Community is essential in science, and AWIS helps women find their community. Your support of AWIS helps us reach even more scientists so they can connect. Please donate if you can. You can also help spread the word by sharing this post. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #GivingTuesday
Traditional workforce planning based primarily on job titles no longer provides the clarity organizations need. Shifting to skills-based strategies allows organizations to make hiring and development decisions based on capability rather than job title. https://ow.ly/6Ejj50XtvWp #WomenInScience
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Traditional workforce planning based primarily on job titles no longer provides the clarity organizations need. Shifting to skills-based strategies allows organizations to make hiring and development decisions based on capability rather than job title. https://ow.ly/6Ejj50XtvWp #WomenInScience
FREE WEBINAR! Join Mia Thomaidou, PhD, Fellow at the Dana Foundation, on Thursday, December 11 at 2 p.m. ET for Foundation Funding: Strategies for Success, a practical roadmap for pursuing foundation support.
Register here: https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/
#WomenInSTEM
Register here: https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/
#WomenInSTEM
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
FREE WEBINAR! Join Mia Thomaidou, PhD, Fellow at the Dana Foundation, on Thursday, December 11 at 2 p.m. ET for Foundation Funding: Strategies for Success, a practical roadmap for pursuing foundation support.
Register here: https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/
#WomenInSTEM
Register here: https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/
#WomenInSTEM
Over the last century, research has helped improve the early detection and treatment of serious diseases. But future progress is at risk unless we continue federal funding for medical research. #AmericansForMedicalResearch
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Over the last century, research has helped improve the early detection and treatment of serious diseases. But future progress is at risk unless we continue federal funding for medical research. #AmericansForMedicalResearch
AWIS supports women like Dr. Nancy Rawson with educational and leadership opportunities. Like many nonprofits, we rely on donors for support. Consider donating to AWIS for #GivingTuesday.
You can also help by sharing this post with your network. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #WomenInSTEM
You can also help by sharing this post with your network. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #WomenInSTEM
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
AWIS supports women like Dr. Nancy Rawson with educational and leadership opportunities. Like many nonprofits, we rely on donors for support. Consider donating to AWIS for #GivingTuesday.
You can also help by sharing this post with your network. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #WomenInSTEM
You can also help by sharing this post with your network. Thank you! https://awis.org/donate #WomenInSTEM
As a professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Kemi Doll realized she had a gift for writing grants. She founded Get That Grant, a coaching program geared toward high achieving women of color. https://awis.org/resource/dr-kemi-doll-grant-helps-women-of-color-get-that-grant-grant #WomenInSTEM
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Kemi Doll realized she had a gift for writing grants. She founded Get That Grant, a coaching program geared toward high achieving women of color. https://awis.org/resource/dr-kemi-doll-grant-helps-women-of-color-get-that-grant-grant #WomenInSTEM
Jani Ingram, PhD, is a chemist and environmental health researcher. She is a leader in STEM outreach, recruiting and mentoring more than 200 American Indian/Alaska Native students in STEM disciplines.
https://awis.org/historical-women/jani-ingram-phd/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/jani-ingram-phd/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Jani Ingram, PhD, is a chemist and environmental health researcher. She is a leader in STEM outreach, recruiting and mentoring more than 200 American Indian/Alaska Native students in STEM disciplines.
https://awis.org/historical-women/jani-ingram-phd/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/jani-ingram-phd/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Thanks to a grant from Every Page Foundation, AWIS is offering microgrants to members who have lost federal funding. Applications are due December 15. https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
Please share this with those who may be interested. https://awis.org/join/
#WomenInSTEM
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thanks to a grant from Every Page Foundation, AWIS is offering microgrants to members who have lost federal funding. Applications are due December 15. https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
Please share this with those who may be interested. https://awis.org/join/
#WomenInSTEM
Highlight your technical STEM skills with a Skills Locker on the AWIS Career Center. Recruiters list their desired skills on their job posts, and the STEM-fluent algorithm will match you with relevant opportunities.
Learn more at https://awis.org/find-your-next-stem-role/ #WomenInSTEM
Learn more at https://awis.org/find-your-next-stem-role/ #WomenInSTEM
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Highlight your technical STEM skills with a Skills Locker on the AWIS Career Center. Recruiters list their desired skills on their job posts, and the STEM-fluent algorithm will match you with relevant opportunities.
Learn more at https://awis.org/find-your-next-stem-role/ #WomenInSTEM
Learn more at https://awis.org/find-your-next-stem-role/ #WomenInSTEM
We’re thrilled to welcome the 326 new members who joined AWIS during our Fall Membership Drive!
Missed the membership drive? Membership is always open. See the benefits here: https://awis.org/join/ #WomenInSTEM
Missed the membership drive? Membership is always open. See the benefits here: https://awis.org/join/ #WomenInSTEM
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome the 326 new members who joined AWIS during our Fall Membership Drive!
Missed the membership drive? Membership is always open. See the benefits here: https://awis.org/join/ #WomenInSTEM
Missed the membership drive? Membership is always open. See the benefits here: https://awis.org/join/ #WomenInSTEM
This Giving Tuesday, help more scientists connect, lead, and make an impact. Your donation helps women scientists access career resources, networking opportunities, and more.
Double your donation when you donate by December 2!
awis.org/donate #WomenInScience #GivingTuesday
Double your donation when you donate by December 2!
awis.org/donate #WomenInScience #GivingTuesday
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This Giving Tuesday, help more scientists connect, lead, and make an impact. Your donation helps women scientists access career resources, networking opportunities, and more.
Double your donation when you donate by December 2!
awis.org/donate #WomenInScience #GivingTuesday
Double your donation when you donate by December 2!
awis.org/donate #WomenInScience #GivingTuesday
Public engagement is an essential skill for scientists. Research!America is offering microgrants of up to $4K to STEM groups for projects that create dialogue with public officials and the public around issues of common concern. https://www.researchamerica.org/civic-science/microgrants/ #WomenInSTEM
Civic Engagement Microgrant Program - Research!America
Civic Engagement Microgrant Program Read our report looking at the impact of the first four years of the Microgrant Program. Microgrants of up to $4,000 will be awarded, on a […]
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Public engagement is an essential skill for scientists. Research!America is offering microgrants of up to $4K to STEM groups for projects that create dialogue with public officials and the public around issues of common concern. https://www.researchamerica.org/civic-science/microgrants/ #WomenInSTEM
As a leader, Weather Flight Commander Grace Kimzey has realized that sometimes the most important leadership lessons are those you must unlearn. https://awis.org/resource/leading-from-the-front/ #WomenInScience
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a leader, Weather Flight Commander Grace Kimzey has realized that sometimes the most important leadership lessons are those you must unlearn. https://awis.org/resource/leading-from-the-front/ #WomenInScience
Andrea Delgado-Olson is a computer scientist and Indigenous STEM advocate.
https://awis.org/historical-women/andrea-delgado-olson/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/andrea-delgado-olson/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Andrea Delgado-Olson is a computer scientist and Indigenous STEM advocate.
https://awis.org/historical-women/andrea-delgado-olson/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://awis.org/historical-women/andrea-delgado-olson/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
What are some ways to support women in STEM? Let us know in the comments. #WomenInScience
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What are some ways to support women in STEM? Let us know in the comments. #WomenInScience
You are starting a promising career, but you don’t quite know how to make your way into the future. AWIS member E. Willa Simpson offers advice to help women new to STEM. https://awis.org/resource/10-steps-for-achieving-early-career-success-for-women-in-stem #WomenInSTEM
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
You are starting a promising career, but you don’t quite know how to make your way into the future. AWIS member E. Willa Simpson offers advice to help women new to STEM. https://awis.org/resource/10-steps-for-achieving-early-career-success-for-women-in-stem #WomenInSTEM
Attention San Francisco women in STEM! The AWIS San Francisco Chapter is relaunching. Join them November 8 at 3pm PT for a fun evening filled with great conversations and new opportunities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awis-sf-kick-off-event-tickets-1811173220859?aff=oddtdtcreator #WomenInScience
AWIS SF Kick-Off Event
Join us in person to kick off AWIS SF with fun, networking, and exciting opportunities!
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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Attention San Francisco women in STEM! The AWIS San Francisco Chapter is relaunching. Join them November 8 at 3pm PT for a fun evening filled with great conversations and new opportunities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awis-sf-kick-off-event-tickets-1811173220859?aff=oddtdtcreator #WomenInScience
Congratulations Dr. Isabel Escobar, recipient of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association 2025 Great Teacher Award! https://uknow.uky.edu/great-teacher-escobar #WeLoveOurMembers
2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Isabel Escobar helps students see the big picture
Isabel Escobar encourages students to think differently, finding many paths to the same answer.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations Dr. Isabel Escobar, recipient of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association 2025 Great Teacher Award! https://uknow.uky.edu/great-teacher-escobar #WeLoveOurMembers
To help support early career scientists and their research, AWIS is offering microgrants (up to $5,000) to researchers who have lost federal funding. Applications are due by December 15. Learn more. https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
To help support early career scientists and their research, AWIS is offering microgrants (up to $5,000) to researchers who have lost federal funding. Applications are due by December 15. Learn more. https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
The path to gaining leadership skills isn’t always obvious when our jobs focus on science.
Join Dr. Jen Heemstra on 11/19 at 1pm ET as she shares strategies for building the leadership skills you need to guide teams and labs with confidence. https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/ #WomenInSTEM
Join Dr. Jen Heemstra on 11/19 at 1pm ET as she shares strategies for building the leadership skills you need to guide teams and labs with confidence. https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/ #WomenInSTEM
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The path to gaining leadership skills isn’t always obvious when our jobs focus on science.
Join Dr. Jen Heemstra on 11/19 at 1pm ET as she shares strategies for building the leadership skills you need to guide teams and labs with confidence. https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/ #WomenInSTEM
Join Dr. Jen Heemstra on 11/19 at 1pm ET as she shares strategies for building the leadership skills you need to guide teams and labs with confidence. https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/ #WomenInSTEM
As a neuroscientist, Sarah Light, PhD, has learned that attention to detail makes a huge difference both in research but also in interpersonal interactions. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-sarah-light #WomenInSTEM #MemberMonday
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a neuroscientist, Sarah Light, PhD, has learned that attention to detail makes a huge difference both in research but also in interpersonal interactions. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-sarah-light #WomenInSTEM #MemberMonday
Lydia Jennings, PhD, is a soil microbiologist and environmental scientist. Her research focuses on soil health, cleaning up mining waste, and restoring ecosystems.
https://awis.org/historical-women/lydia-jennings-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Lydia Jennings, PhD
https://awis.org/historical-women/lydia-jennings-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Lydia Jennings, PhD
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Lydia Jennings, PhD, is a soil microbiologist and environmental scientist. Her research focuses on soil health, cleaning up mining waste, and restoring ecosystems.
https://awis.org/historical-women/lydia-jennings-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Lydia Jennings, PhD
https://awis.org/historical-women/lydia-jennings-phd/
#WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Lydia Jennings, PhD