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Dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of #WomenInScience

https://awis.org/about-awis/
Shop AWIS this Black Friday! Designs include “Girls Just Wanna Have FUNding for Science Research” and “This is what a scientist looks like,” all availabe on t-shirts, mugs, and more. Find the perfect gift or treat yourself! Visit https://shopawis.myspreadshop.com/all
#BlackFriday #WomenInSTEM
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are grateful for our community and all who work towards a world where #WomenInScience can achieve their full potential. #HappyThanksgiving #Grateful
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Emotions show weakness. Boundaries are selfish. AWIS member Meleah Ashford debunks some of the traditional myths that have inhibited the creativity and authenticity of women in STEM. https://awis.org/resource/misleading-myths-in-stem/ #WomenInSTEM
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There are only 20 DAYS left to apply for an AWIS bridge grant. AWIS is offering microgrants (up to $5,000) 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. #WomenInSTEM
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Shifting from research into the commercial side of biotech was a bold move that taught Pooja Kadaba Ranganath, PhD, the value of taking risks. She is passionate about connecting research to real world impact.

https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-pooja-kadaba-ranganath/ #WomenInSTEM
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 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
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 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
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 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
November 21, 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
November 20, 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
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 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
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 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
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 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
November 14, 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
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 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
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 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
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Andrea Delgado-Olson is a computer scientist and Indigenous STEM advocate.

https://awis.org/historical-women/andrea-delgado-olson/
#WomenInSTEM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What are some ways to support women in STEM? Let us know in the comments. #WomenInScience
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 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
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 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
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 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
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM