Association for Women in Science, Alexandria, USA
From the Global Women's Network
| Association for Women in Science, Alexandria, USA | |
|---|---|
| Logo: |  |
| Street address: | 1442 Duke Street |
| City: | Alexandria |
| State or Province: | VA |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: |
Loading map...
|
| Location coordinates: | 38° 48' 13" N, 77° 3' 25" WLatitude: 38.803744 Longitude: -77.056831 |
| Executive Director: | Joan Herbers |
| Contact email: | awis@awis.org |
| Website: | http://www.awis.org |
| Twitter: | http://twitter.com/#!/AWISnational |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-for-Women-in-Science/109007352466115?ref=ts |
| Target: | Women |
| Organization type: | National NGO (operating countrywide or advocating at the national level) |
| Sectors: | Education, Public Policy |
| Year founded/registered: | 1971 |
Contents |
Summary
The Association for Women in Science is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all disciplines and employment sectors
About
In 1971, at the annual FASEB meeting, flyers were posted inviting women scientists to a champagne mixer and meeting to encourage the exchange of ideas and solutions to overcoming job discrimination, lower pay, and professional isolation. Those 27 women who took the initiative to make science a better place for women founded the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), today's premiere leadership organization advocating the interests of women in science and technology. For nearly 40 years, the Association for Women in Science has fought for equity and career advancement for women – from the bench to the board room.
We unite women through our nationwide network of chapters and partnerships with aligned professional organizations.
Our success is dependent upon the diversity of our members, our corporate and institutional partners and our sponsors -- all of whom are committed to the advancement of women's leadership in STEM.
Our Vision
We envision a day when women of all ages will participate fully in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as manifested through equal opportunity, pay equity and recognition commensurate with their accomplishments.
Our Mission
AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential.
70s-80s: Organize, Build and Advocate
90s: Mentoring, Networking and Politicing
2000s Onward: Renewal and Growth
The 70s and 80s - a time for organization-building and advocacy
Activities
August 2011
- Aug 11
Thursday AWIS and SWE Joint Webinar Women As Leaders: What's Going On? 5:00PM - 6:00PM Register
- Aug 16
Tuesday AWIS Central Jersey Chapter 2011 Scholarship Winners & 15th Anniversary Reception 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Aug 17
Wednesday AWIS Los Angeles/Ventura County Chapter Happy Hour at The Arsenal 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- Aug 18
Thursday AWIS and SWE Joint Webinar - Aug. 18 Skirt Strategies: The Intuition Model of 16 Feminine Traits 5:00PM - 6:00PM Register
- Aug 20
Saturday AWIS Midwest Chapters Summer Meetup Joint AWIS Midwest Chapters Get-Together 12:00PM - 2:00PM
- Aug 20
Saturday AWIS West Texas Chapter 40th Anniversary Picnic and Swim Party 2:00PM - 6:00PM
- Aug 21
Sunday AWIS Joint NCC Event 5th Annual Family Potluck Picnic 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Aug 21
Sunday AWIS West Virginia Chapter A Celebration of Women in STEM in West Virginia 1:00PM - 5:00PM
- Aug 25
Thursday AWIS Massachusetts Chapter Hands-on Resume Workshop 6:00PM - 9:00PM
September 2011
- Sep 15
Thursday AWIS Chapter Leaders Work-Life Satisfaction Program How to Overcome Barriers 3:30PM - 4:30PM
- Sep 27
Tuesday AWIS Philadelphia Chapter Annual Networking Meeting 6:00PM - 9:00PM
October 2011
- Oct 20 -
2 days AWIS Central Jersey, Philadelphia Chapters & Chemical Heritage Foundation Frontiers of Discovery
- Oct 20
Thursday AWIS Chapter Leaders Work-Life Satisfaction Program 3:30PM - 4:30PM
- Oct 29
Saturday AWIS Tampa Bay Chapter AWIS 40th Anniversary Celebration and Silent Auction 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Needs
Did you know that AWIS has hundreds of volunteers around the country? These dedicated women and men serve on our national board, lead local chapters, write and edit the AWIS Magazine and the Washington WIre, and much more!
And, it's a win-win proposition as both AWIS and our members benefit.
Members
- Acquire new expertise
- Enrich their careers
- Expand their circle of friends
- Help others
AWIS
- Benefits from members' hard-won expertise
- Becomes more effective
- Accomplishes more
- Reaches more women in science
