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Often advocating for a policy change is
more successful by starting on the local or
state level, or even within your university
or company. AWIS National is here to
offer resources for you to advocate for
issues you care about.
AWIS Members from Texas, New Jersey, West Virginia and Maryland join AWIS CEO Sandy Robert, CAE, to advocate for legislation that advances diversity in STEM.
Explore AWIS’ policy platform to find the issues that most impact women in STEM.
Watch our advocacy webinars, led by seasoned AWIS advocates.
Get involved. Download the AWIS Advocacy Toolkit.
Additional public policy resources for members only. Become an AWIS Member for full access.
Step One
Public Policy and Advocacy at the Local Level
Advocacy for Scientists: Five Tips for Sustained Action Webinar
Adriana Bankston, PhD, guides the audience through key strategic practices for seasoned policy advocates and those just beginning their advocacy journey. In this webinar, learn about how to build and keep momentum for the cause you are passionate about as Dr. Bankston explores her path from science to advocacy.
Step Two
Advocacy from Home or Office
Resources to help you find, research, and contact your local representatives
- Call script and letter writing template*
- Legislative representative lookup tool
- Legislation tracking tools*
*Exclusive AWIS Membership benefit
Step Three
Take your Messaging to the Next Level
We know that some AWIS chapters are ready to merge their STEM and advocacy. Find out tips and tricks to take your advocacy to the next level.
- AWIS Talking Points
- Draft your own talking points for causes you are working towards*
*Exclusive AWIS Membership benefit
Step Four
Tips and Tricks and Promising Practices
Explore the best practices for effective outreach
- General tips and tricks
- Making phone calls*
- Holding face-to-face meetings*
- Writing emails or letters*
*Exclusive AWIS Membership benefit
Give us feedback
AWIS has been working on crafting these resources for our members and we want to hear from you. Is this what you want from National? Which resources were the most useful? Where should we expand?
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