All About AWIS

Our Mission

AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all disciplines and employment sectors. Founded in 1971 as the only all-inclusive multi-disciplinary membership organization for women in STEM.

The AWIS website – http://www.awis.org provides an overview of the association’s activities.

Organization History• Founded in 1971 at the annual meeting of the Federation of

American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)• Premier leadership organization advocating for the interests of

women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)• For over 40 Years AWIS has fought for equity and career

advancement for women – from the bench to the board room• Vigilant against workforce obstacles that prevent women from

realizing their full potential in STEM• Uniting women through a nationwide network of chapters and

partnerships with aligned professional organizations

Who We Are

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is the largest multi-discipline organization for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dedicated to achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. AWIS reaches more than 15,000 professionals in STEM with members and chapters nationwide. Membership is open to any individual who supports the vision and mission of AWIS.

Notable Achievements

• Participated in lawsuits to enhance professional environment for women in science (including at the NIH)

• Published wide spread literature (A Hand Up, Women Mentoring Women in Science, Getting the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationships)

• Won a Presidential Mentoring Award for Creating Tomorrow’s Scientists: Models of Community Mentoring

• Accredited as a UN-NGO and attended the 4th World Conference of Women

• Where AWIS created and co-chaired the first science and technology caucus for a UN Women’s Conference

Notable Achievements (cont.)

• Received an ADVANCE Leadership Award from NSF

• Petitioned Congress to strengthen the enforcement of Title IX to STEM departments in academia

• Top-Rated as a Women’s Empowerment Nonprofit by web leader, GreatNonprofits

• Elsevier Foundation Grant Awardee to launch a national Work/Life Satisfaction Program

• Collaborated with 7 partner societies to address underrepresentation of women among recipients of awards from STEM disciplinary societies.

AWIS is proud to serve as your network, your resource and

your voice

Your Network

• Local AWIS chapters provide opportunities for women in STEM to interact, learn from one another, and provide mutual support.

• AWIS collaborates actively with organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association and the Society of Women Engineers.

• AWIS nominates and champions women in STEM for high-level leadership positions and prestigious awards.

AWIS - Coalitions

Corporate Partners

Institutional Partners

Your Resource

• The quarterly AWIS Magazine highlights information on balancing work and family, negotiating workplace hurdles, getting grants, getting published and…getting noticed!

• AWIS STEMiNARS© provide information focusing on important issues such as career development, mentoring, and work-life satisfaction.

• AWIS sends out the Washington Wire on a bi-weekly basis, which provides up-to-date information on matters related to science policy, science education, and women’s issues.

AWIS – Resources We OfferAWIS Chapter Resource Center

Branding Toolkit Volunteer Management Toolkit Chapter Event Planning Toolkit All About AWIS Toolkit

AWIS Membership Receive information on current members Receive information on chapter members Access to AWIS speakers and subject matter experts

AWIS Advocacy 101 Tool Kit

STEMiNAR© Series

Leadership “ The content was valuable and easy to apply in real

life.”

“It was very useful information!”

Transitions

Professional Growth

Project Management

Careers in STEMM “I got some technical tidbits that were valuable.”

“I enjoyed the steminar yesterday.”

Chapters

Individual Member Benefits AWIS Magazine: 4 issues per year Washington Wire: 24 issues per year AWIS in Action: 12 issues per year STEMiNARS©: 12-15 per year Work/Life Satisfaction Program Mentoring Program Website resources including recorded webinars Online membership directory Chapter networking and professional development

Your Voice

• AWIS is committed to focusing on the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented minority women in STEM.

• AWIS is an advocate for initiatives that improve the status of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is a leader in developing improved public programs and employment policies for women in STEM.

• Strategically located near Washington, DC, AWIS is an established presence on Capitol Hill, and works closely with agencies such as the NIH and NSF. The monthly AWIS in Action keeps our members informed on important policy issues.

Advocate for Positive System Transformation

AWIS member with Michelle Obama

AWIS panel at the EPA

Where does AWIS advocate?

Government Industry Academics Social media and press Member Engagement AWIS in Action!

Government Engagement

Executive Branch: White House Office of Science

and Technology Policy (OSTP) White House Council on Women

and Girls Federal agencies

Department of Commerce, Labor, Education, Justice

National Science Foundation NASA

Strategic Directions

Advocate for Positive System Transformation

Help All Women in STEM Achieve Success

Maximize Our Impact by Optimizing Organizational Capacity

Help All Women in STEM Achieve Success – Join AWIS

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Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 894-4490 (phone)

(703) 894-4489 (fax)awis@awis.org

http://www.awis.org