Until we are willing to acknowledge people’s sexual orientation and gender identity, we will not be able to create truly inclusive STEM communities.
Don’t Ask, Can’t Tell: Let’s Talk about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in STEM
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Energy in Motion: FIlmmaker Crystal R. Emery is a Force for Change in STEM
An interview with Crystal R. Emery on broadening participation in science and medicine through innovative media and programs.
Black in Microbiology: From Successful Hashtag to Burgeoning Nonprofit in Six Months
When microbiologists Ariangela Kozik, PhD and Kishana Taylor, PhD decided to launch #BlackInMicrobiology, they had no idea that in less than a year, they’d be at the helm of a nonprofit, taking their goals to the next level.
There are serious gender and diversity gaps in patenting
To help increase the diversity of patent holders, AWIS is hosting a panel of experts to share lessons learned.
AWIS Establishes New Scholarships – DEADLINE APPROACHING
AWIS is offering new scholarships to support the professional development and advancement of AWIS members
How Activate is Building a More Inclusive Fellowship
Activate is a non-profit which supports entrepreneurial scientists and engineers through a paid, two-year fellowship. In this case study, Activate reflects on its work with AWIS to improve its fellow recruitment outreach.
STEM to Market: Networking Assessment Tool
Research Center AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM. Jump to Research Hub: Despite evidence that...
Mendeley | Supporting the movement toward gender equity in STEM
Research Center AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM. Jump to Research Hub: Mendeley | Supporting the movement toward gender equity in STEMDiverse...
Being Intentional: Creating Community, Not Another Conference
ARC Network, the STEM equity brain trust, is an AWIS initiative.The ARC Network, an initiative of AWIS, elevates thought leadership on the successes and challenges to realizing equity in STEM. Since 2009, AWIS has worked with the National Science...
Transforming STEM Leadership Culture
AWIS research deepens the understanding of the leadership barriers STEM women face and steps to create more inclusive leadership cultures.
STEM to Market Program Participant Dr. Maria Artunduaga Earns Competitive NSF Entrepreneur Grant
STEM to Market participant Dr. Maria Artunduaga won an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, worth $225,000, for her innovative start-up.
Technical Report Released for University of Illinois Computer Science Culture Study
Research Center AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM. Jump to Research Hub: Technical Report Released for University of Illinois Computer Science...
About Intersectionality
Building a brighter outlook for women in STEM is best accomplished by implementing innovative approaches to systemic change. AWIS research shows how intersectionality can achieve STEM equity.
Best Practices for Incubators and Accelerators
Entrepreneurship-support organizations can effectively incorporate inclusion into their outreach, programming, and activities.
Creating a stronger STEM community by addressing our bias
In Nature Human Behaviour, Heather Metcalf illustrates historical notions of scientific inferiority underlie contemporary beliefs about scientific talent, or lack of it, in women and minority groups.
A Contemporary Look at Gender and Mathematics: The Necessity of Systemic Change
Women have long been underrepresented and underrecognized in mathematics disciplines, despite significant contributions they have made to the field.
Attention Men: How to Be an Ally
Research Center AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM. Jump to Research Hub: Attention men: How to become an ally for women's rightsBy Aspen Russell,...
Science Must Clean Up Its Act
Research Center AWIS provides a unique national platform where essential research meets advocacy, innovation and practice in supporting the advancement of women in STEM. Jump to Research Hub: As a mathematician, computer scientist, social scientist, and Director of...
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