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Welcome to the central repository for AWIS articles, blogs, press releases, webinars, videos, and newsletters as well as curated content for women in science and STEM.
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AWIS Member Spotlight: Marwa Zafarullah
March 30, 2026
Dr. Marwa Zafarullah is a neuroscientist at Stanford University School of Medicine specializing in neuromuscular disorders, integrating multi-omics with AI to advance precision medicine.
Laughing in Labcoats
March 27, 2026
Science Riot! training helps women scientists to transform their research into stand-up comedy, building their confidence and communication skills.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Andreia Maia
March 23, 2026
Andreia Maia, PhD, is a postdoc at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Harvard Medical School, developing in vivo CAR-T and CAR-NK therapies for solid tumors.
AWIS Announces 2025 Annual Chapter Awards
March 20, 2026
The Association for Women in Science is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Star Chapter and Shooting Star Chapter Awards in recognition of their exceptional support for women in STEM fields.
AWIS Advocacy Days 2026: Contacting your Representatives and Sharing Your Story
March 20, 2026
Sydney Woods, a member of the AWIS Advocacy Committee, offers advice on how contact and meet with your representatives to advocate for women in STEM.
Do professional platforms like you better as a man?
March 19, 2026
Choosing between using language that gets visibility and language that authentically reflects yourself and your work on LinkedIn.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Lucia Sereni
March 16, 2026
Lucia Sereni, PhD, is an immunologist with extensive expertise in gene therapy and genome engineering.
Association for Women in Science Announces Call for Board Nominations
March 13, 2026
The Association for Women in Science announces the call for board nominations.
Navigating Broken Rungs and Glass Ceilings: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
March 13, 2026
A spring 2026 workshop led by AWIS member Usha Rao, PhD explored the structural barriers that still impede women’s career advancement and offered suggestions for finding success in spite of them.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Ramya Ravindranathan
March 9, 2026
Ramya Ravindranathan, PhD, a molecular and cellular biologist by training, is passionate about translating insights from cancer biology into therapies that make a real difference.
Engaging the Public in Particle Physics: Dr. Christina Love’s Vision
March 6, 2026
Dr. Christina Love, Associate Director of DrexLab, reflects on her educational and scientific career journey and her vision for a more inclusive and curiosity-driven future in STEM with AWIS member Dr. Shruti Shrestha.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Ruchika Maurya
March 2, 2026
Ruchika Maurya is a postdoctoral fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina, specializing in host–microbiome–immune interactions in T1D.
STEM Without Borders: Expanding Access
February 27, 2026
Virtual learning, adaptive platforms, and massive open online courses (MOOCs) are transforming STEM education by giving worldwide learners the tools to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Nike Idowu
February 26, 2026
Nike Idowu, a PhD Candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will use her research expertise to improve public health, agriculture, and sustainability.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Endia Crabtree
February 23, 2026
Dr. Endia Crabtree is a Principal Clinical Product Risk Scientist at Boston Scientific, ensuring medical devices are safe, effective, and supported by strong evidence.
How Do University-Industry Partnerships Drive Innovation in STEM training?
February 20, 2026
Partnerships between universities and industry benefit the universities, industries, and especially students, by supporting their interest in STEM and providing them with the tools to successfully navigate STEM careers.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Margaret Sena Akpo
February 20, 2026
Margaret Sena Akpo, a PhD candidate in Anatomy and Cell Biology at Wayne State University, works to build a career that blends scientific excellence with mentorship, opening doors for others and shaping lives.
A Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self: Reflections from Women in STEM
February 19, 2026
AWIS members reflect on the advice they wish they had heard at 13—sharing honest, powerful letters about persistence, curiosity, and belonging in science.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Jane Onu
February 18, 2026
Jane Ugochi Onu is a dual master’s student in Petroleum Engineering and Data Science. She is passionate about data-driven innovation and committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Ayobami Oladapo
February 13, 2026
Ayobami Oladapo is a PhD student at Purdue University whose research addresses water vulnerabilities in two critical regions for US water resources.
Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Scientific Abstract
February 13, 2026
Investing time in getting the abstract right increases the impact of everything that follows. Learn how to make yours stand out.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Favour Akabogu
February 6, 2026
Favour Akabogu is passionate about understanding disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic strategies for treatment. She is currently a PhD candidate in the Sarcoma Lab at UMass Chan Medical School.
The Missing Variable: How Inclusion Can Reenergize Universities and Communities
February 6, 2026
Higher education institutions that embrace programs for students with intellectual disabilities can build a more resilient, innovative, and fulfilling academic environment.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Violet Votin
January 30, 2026
Violet Votin, PhD, has learned that when ideas from people of diverse backgrounds are shared, surprising progress is made.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Manali Shah
January 23, 2026
Manali Shah is a molecular biology researcher interested in how genetic variation influences health and disease.