AWIS research deepens the understanding of the leadership barriers STEM women face and steps to create more inclusive leadership cultures.
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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.
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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Testimony: Federal Me Too
AWIS Chief Research Officer Heather Metcalf testifies at the United States Commission on Civil Rights Public Briefing on Federal #MeToo.
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From the Margins to the Center: In-Depth with Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD, AWIS President Talks About Diversity and Inclusion
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: From the Margins to the Center: In-Depth with Susan...
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Bloomberg Law HR Buzz | AWIS’ New Membership Survey
Women, especially minority women, are underrepresented in leadership roles and often taken less seriously because of their gender or race. That’s the word from AWIS, which says the problem is seen across all sectors.
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AWIS Member Leadership Survey, 2018-2019
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: AWIS Member Leadership Survey, 2018-2019 Regardless of sector, women,...
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AWIS H.R. 7031 ‘Combating Sexual Harassment in Sciences Act of 2018’ Endorsement Letter
Biotech Boom, A Bust For Women
Lack of gender and racial diversity in company leadership can have implications for long-term success. Biotech companies lead the way in the IPO market.
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AWIS Supports Increased Funding for Innovative Scientific Research
Funding for the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency is crucial for American technological achievement and domestic job creation.
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Oscar-Nominated “Hidden Figures” and the Ongoing Legacy of Overlooked Contributions 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: Hidden Figures, an inspirational film based on the true story of three Black...
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AAS and the Under-recognition of Women for Awards and Prizes
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is one of the many scientific disciplinary societies that awards prizes to an elite group of its members for excellence in research, service, and teaching.
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Creating Equitable STEM Workplaces By Addressing Unconscious Bias
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes held by both women and men. Research shows biases negatively impact STEM workplaces in a number of areas.
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Improving Recognition Through Awards: How to Mitigate Bias in Awards
Regardless of whether one’s STEM career pathway is in academia, government, or industry, awards are important indicators of career success.
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Is Math Still Just a Man’s World?
Awards are important markers of success in any career, and in academia they can play an important role in hiring, promotion and tenure decisions.
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Scholars’ awards go mainly to men
One area in which female scientists still have to confront sexism (Nature 468, 733; 2010) is in scholarly awards: women win fewer. Scientific societies must
examine practices for selecting awardees.
The Matilda Effect in science: Awards and prizes in the US, 1990s and 2000s
Science is stratified, with an unequal distribution of research facilities and rewards among scientists.
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