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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: 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.
Finding Mentorship
January 23, 2026
For National Mentoring Month, Veronica Villanueva, PhD, describes mentors and mentorship, and how to get the most out of this relationship.
Association for Women in Science Announces Bridge Grant Recipients
January 16, 2026
The Association for Women in Science is happy to announce the recipients of the AWIS Bridge Grants which offer financial support to researchers who have been affected by cuts to federal funding.
From Caltech Pioneer to Science Edutainer: A Conversation With Dorothy Semenow
January 16, 2026
Dr. Dorothy Semenow, the first woman to earn a PhD from the California Institute of Technology, has bridged disparate passions and inspired women and girls to engage in science.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Sarah Espinoza-Leon
January 16, 2026
Sarah Espinoza-Leon, an AWIS Scholarship recipient, aspires to develop medicine and treatments that are economically and physically accessible to people.
The David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program
January 16, 2026
The NASW Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program pairs students with science writing mentors for career guidance and support.
Reflecting on the challenges scientists faced during the 2025 government shutdown
January 16, 2026
The US government shutdown in 2025 caused significant delays in scientific research.
The Power of Mentorship: From Telecom to Finance and Back to STEM
January 9, 2026
Despite a biochemistry degree, reality required Abosede Salami to pivot to jobs in telecom and finance. But she never lost her passion for science and is now a fourth-year PhD candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) at St. John’s University.
The Motherhood Penalty and How to Fix It
January 9, 2026
The myth that a science career and motherhood can not coexist produces a penalty on working women. Being aware of the motherhood penalty marks the first step toward mitigating it.
The Association for Women in Science Announces 2026 Scholarship Cycle
January 9, 2026
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is proud to announce that its 2026 scholarship program is now open.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Marlene Belfort
December 28, 2025
Marlene Belfort, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor at the State University of New York at Albany and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Game Changers: The Rise of Women in the Video Game Industry
December 19, 2025
Despite a longstanding narrative about men dominating video game creation and gaming, women have made significant impacts on the video game industry
Learning Never Stops
December 19, 2025
Ruby Sharma, PhD, works to advance scientific discovery and innovation in type 1 diabetes.
Leadership Is Action, Not Position
December 12, 2025
Leadership, at its core, has little to do with titles and everything to do with action, influence, and the ability to inspire progress in others and oneself.
Science Beyond Borders: Strengthening Our Global Research Enterprise
December 12, 2025
Aynsley Szczesniak reviews the benefits of strengthening the global research enterprise.
Exploring Worldwide Opportunities for Women in Science
December 12, 2025
Read about the experiences of women who have explored a global pathway.
AWIS Webinar - Navigating the Private Funding Landscape
December 11, 2025
Join Dr. Mia Thomaidou for an introductory session on navigating private funding as part of a sustainable research portfolio. She shares lessons from her journey into science philanthropy, discuss common features of foundation funding, and offer guidance for identifying well-matched opportunities and strengthening early proposal materials.
Teaching-Focused Institutions Advance STEM Discovery
December 9, 2025
Esha Kaler explores the myth that only research universities produce quality work, and discovers that community colleges and teaching-focused four-year institutions can also produce ground-breaking research.
AWIS Member Spotlight: Athina Meli
December 8, 2025
Athina Meli, PhD, has led award-winning research in astroparticle and high-energy astrophysics, with over 220 scientific article publications.
