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Life is messy business:Using scientific methodologies to maintain your equilibrium
Mari Anne Snow
AWIS Mission
AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential.
AWIS History Founded in 1971 at the annual meeting of the Federation of
American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) For over 40 Years AWIS has fought for equity and career
advancement for women – from the bench to the board room Uniting women through a nationwide network of chapters (39)
and partnerships with aligned professional organization.
Notable Achievements Participated in lawsuits to enhance professional environment for women in
science (including at the NIH) Accredited as a UN-NGO and attended the 4th World Conference of Women
where AWIS created and co-chaired the first science and technology caucus for a UN Women’s Conference
Played an instrumental role in developing the legislation that established the Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology (CAWMSET).
AWIS Executive Director and Board Members participated in media interviews and wrote letters in response to remarks by Harvard President Larry Summers.
Petitioned Congress to strengthen the enforcement of Title IX to STEM departments in academia
AWIS serves as your network, your resource
and your voice
Your Network Local AWIS chapters provide opportunities for women in
STEM to interact, learn from one another, and provide mutual support.
AWIS collaborates actively with organizations such as the National Postdoctoral Association and the Society of Women Engineers.
AWIS nominates and champions women in STEM for high-level leadership positions and prestigious awards.
Your Resource The quarterly AWIS Magazine highlights information on balancing work and
family, negotiating workplace hurdles, getting grants, getting published and…getting noticed!
AWIS STEMiNARS© (12-15/year) provide information focusing on career development, mentoring, and work-life satisfaction.
AWIS sends out the Washington Wire on a bi-weekly basis, which provides up-to-date information on matters related to science policy, science education, and women’s issues.
Other AWIS Member benefits Access to online membership directory Access to AWIS Career Center
Your Voice AWIS is committed to focusing on the inclusion and
advancement of underrepresented minority women in STEM.
AWIS is an advocate for initiatives that improve the status of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Strategically located near Washington, DC, AWIS is an established presence on Capitol Hill, and works closely with agencies such as the NIH and NSF. The monthly AWIS in Action keeps our members informed on important policy issues.
Our mission, like the National AWIS, is to support women in all scientific fields and
to achieve equity and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM).
2004 2007 2010 2014
MASS AWIS chapterfounded
Chapter initially had 20 members from around
the Boston area
1st official mentoring circle began with a
single group
Events committee established to plan and execute programming
5th official mentoring year with over 100 mentors/mentees
10th Anniversary of MASS AWIS Chapter
Chapter grows to over 150, including many outside Boston area
Chapter has over 300 members, with strong
presence in Boston and surrounding areas
10 Years of Excellence
Why MASS AWIS?Develop Career development workshops and seminars - Resume writing,
leadership & communication skills
Mentee or Mentor Small group mentorship program - Exchange experiences, challenges, and
opportunities relating to career, professional growth & work-life balance
Volunteer Get involved - learn to work in a team, develop interpersonal skills &
leadership skills Our sub committees - Communications, Events, Membership, Mentoring,
and Sponsorship
Fun Attend summer & winter socials, picnics and annual holiday party
BUILD YOUR NETWORK!!!!!
Join MASS AWIS and check out our events!
Recent Events: Resume critiques by HR and recruiting professionals Simple Strategies to Resolve Conflicts with Difficult
Supervisors And Coworkers
Upcoming events: Staying Focused in a Busy World: Wednesday, May 27th
Learn more at www.massawis.org or on Facebook and LinkedIn
MASS AWIS membership Check us out on the web at mass-awis.org
Multiple levels to accommodate multiple career stages Discounts on events and support our programming! Educational awards to support professional development Mentoring Program Volunteering *Free access to STEMiNARS.
Keep up to date by signing up for our mailing list. Also join us on Linked In, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
MASS AWIS Membership Scholarship
Goal: To help unemployed or underemployed individuals, who wish to join AWIS and the MASS AWIS.
To obtain supplement for one year of membership 80% of AWIS & 50% of MASS AWIS fees Professional, Junior or Student Membership
MASS AWIS Membership Scholarship
Further more information visit:www.massawis.org/mass-awis-member-scholarship/
Applicants should submit all the materialsby April 24th, 2015 – Friday – 5pm EST
For more information contact
Membership: Rana Awwad (Membership Co-Chair):
[email protected] Volunteering:
Holly Soutter (Events West Co-Chair): [email protected]
Kristie Kapinas (Events West Co-Chair): [email protected]
Our goal is to increase networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities for women in STEM in the Worcester area
Founded in December 2014 50+ of you attended our inaugural Holiday
Networking Social! Thank you!
Upcoming Events
Mentoring Circles (May 2015) Awards/Grants Support Leadership skills, professional development
and self-promotion workshops Happy Hour meet-ups (3-4 times/yr) Worcester Women in Science Research
Symposium (Spring 2016)
We Need Your Help! Attend! Reach out to your contacts to help AWIS
Worcester grow! Take up a leadership role!
Contact Us AWIS Website: http
://www.awis.org/group/WORCESTER
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855123511233672/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=8282879
Dr. Natalie [email protected]
Dr. Tara [email protected]