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Association for Women in Science

Advocacy and Public Policy
 
From the days of a five minute walk to the nearest ladies room on campus, cramped lab space, and virtually no role models, the climate for women in STEM has improved considerably since AWIS was founded in 1971 to combat these injustices.  While we've made great strides, many invisible barriers to success still exist today.   

Why should you care about advocacy and public policy?  Federal and local legislation has an impact on your pay, your workplace climate, and your grant funding.  Take a look at our public policy platform and join AWIS to take a stand on the top issues affecting women in STEM across the country and in your home community. 

Biographies

AWIS is Mentoring

AWIS is Mentoring

When considering a mentoring relationship, find someone who is honest. It may help to look outside of your workplace or outside of your department because your immediate co-workers may not always be comfortable giving the advice or guidance that you need is someone to bounce ideas off of to make sure they make sense. AWIS has great resources on mentoring (Sherri Marts)

AWIS in Networking

AWIS in Networking

My focus is networking and career development for women in science.  That's why I like the multi-disciplinary nature of AWIS. The women are from all sectors of the work force. As a member of the San Diego chapter of AWIS, I got to learn about networking and how powerful it can be. (Holly Soutter)    Join an AWIS Chapter today

AWIS is Coaching

AWIS is Coaching

I recommend AWIS coaching to any professional who finds herself asking, "what now?" or "how can I improve myself?" (Evelyn Jabri)