Association for Women in Science

Chemistry has always been women’s business: https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/chemistry-has-always-been-womens-business/4022878.article
#WomensHistoryMonth

The 2026 Lab Manager Leadership Summit, April 20-22, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a premier in-person conference designed for laboratory directors, managers, and emerging leaders across research, academic, and industry settings. Learn more and register: https://summit.labmanager.com/leadership/home

Consistency. Ruchika Maurya Postdoctoral Fellow Medical University of South Carolina

Ruchika Maurya is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in host–microbiome–immune interactions in type 1 diabetes. She has learned that sustained effort, no matter how small, is essential to maintaining progress and growth. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-ruchika-maurya #WomenInSTEM

March is Women’s History Month. Join us in recognizing and celebrating women who contributed, and continue to contribute, to the advancement of science. Visit https://awis.org/historical-women-scientists/ and tell us who to add to our list.
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

Deadline today! Today is the last day to apply for an AWIS scholarship. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. https://awis.org/scholarships/
#WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

STEM Without Borders: Expanding Access. Yagmur Yegin, PhD

Virtual learning, adaptive platforms, and massive open online courses (MOOCs) are transforming STEM education. AWIS member Yagmur Yegin, PhD, explores how these new tools are breaking barriers for worldwide learners. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/stem-without-borders-expanding-access

The deadline to apply for an AWIS scholarship is Saturday, February 28. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. Apply now: https://awis.org/scholarships/
#WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

Leadership is about leading by example. Nike Jesutofunmi Idowu PhD Candidate University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nike Idowu, a PhD Candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will use her research expertise to improve public health, agriculture, and sustainability. She has a passion for collaborative, impact-driven science. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-nike-idowu #WomenInScience

Strategic Influence for Women in STEM • March 17 at 2 p.m. ET • Dr. Mira Brancu • Lear n how to apply a practical framework for advancing both individual impact and collective progress in STEM environments. Register at AWIS.org

Join Dr. Mira Brancu on 3/17 at 2pm ET for practical strategies you can apply immediately in STEM workplaces. Register here: https://awis.org/strategic-influence-for-women-in-stem-webinar/ #WomenInSTEM

How Do University-Industry Partnerships Drive Innovation in STEM training? Isabel Lam, PhD

AWIS member Isabel Lam, PhD, explores the mutually beneficial relationship between universities, industries, and especially students. https://awis.org/resource/how-do-university-industry-partnerships-drive-innovation-in-stem-training #WomenInSTEM

“Lift as we climb.” Endia Crabtree, PhD, FACE, FACHDM Principal Clinical Product Risk Scientist Boston Scientific Corp.

Endia Crabtree, PhD, FACE, FACHDM, believes it is important to ‘lift as we climb.’ She works to expand what’s possible in STEM by breaking barriers and creating pathways for others to rise. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-endia-crabtree #WomenInSTEM Boston Scientific

Releasing February 24! Did you miss our giveaway of the book, Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma & Biotech? Join the waitlist for the release-day discount and bonus companion guide: https://yourworthycareer.com/book-waitlist #WomenInScience

Christine Darden is an aerospace engineer whose research at NASA advanced supersonic flight.

Darden joined the NASA Langley Research Center in 1967 and is one of the women featured in the book Hidden Figures.

She was the first African American woman at NASA Langley to be promoted to the top management rank of Senior Executive Service.

In 2019, Darden was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the oldest and joint-highest civilian award in the United States.

Christine Darden is an aerospace engineer whose research at NASA advanced supersonic flight.
https://awis.org/historical-women/christine-darden/
#WomenInSTEM #BlackHistory Month

There is one week left to apply for an AWIS scholarship cycle. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. Applications close February 28. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/.
#WomenInSTEM

“Leadership begins with self-awareness.” Margaret Sena Akpo PhD Candidate Wayne State University, School of Medicine

Margaret Sena Akpo, a PhD candidate in Anatomy and Cell Biology at Wayne State University, works to build a career that blends scientific excellence with mentorship, opening doors for others and shaping lives. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-margaret-sena-akpo #WomenInSTEM

Enter by Friday for a chance to win a copy of Your Worthy Career. Grounded in behavioral science and real-world research, it offers a step-by-step method for making intentional career moves and identifying careers beyond traditional paths.

Enter here: https://awis.org/your-worthy-career-book/

Don’t shrink yourself. Jane Onu Engineer Colorado School of Mines

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.
https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-jane-onu/ #WomenInSTEM

We’re proud to share “ADHD Unstuck,” a new tool from our partners at Understood.org and Northwestern University. This free, self-guided activity is designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and build self-awareness. Give “ADHD Unstuck” a try today: https://ow.ly/L3p950XWc6I

Text: Your voice matters, use it! Ayobami Oladapo PhD Student in Hydrogeology Purdue University

Ayobami Oladapo is a PhD student at Purdue University whose research addresses water vulnerabilities for US water resources. She co-created an award-winning documentary which screened at the CO Environmental Film Festival. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-ayobami-oladapo #MemberMonday

Kimberly Bryant is an engineer and the founder of Black Girls Code.

When her daughter became interested in programming, Bryant realized that there were few courses available for girls of color and wanted to change that.

In 2011, Bryant founded Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization focused on educating girls of color in the fields of technology and computer programming.

Through Black Girls Code, Bryant has helped introduce young students to computer science, empowering thousands of girls of color in STEM.

Kimberly Bryant is an engineer and the founder of Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization focused on educating girls of color in the fields of technology and computer programming.


https://awis.org/historical-women/kimberly-bryant/
#BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInScience

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2026 AWIS scholarship cycle. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/ to learn more. Applications close February 28.
#WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

Quote by Manali Shah emphasizing that a strong abstract invites readers into the work instead of challenging them to decode it, on a green background.

Abstracts are often treated as a rushed summary rather than a strategic piece of scientific communication. AWIS member Manali Shah shows you how to make yours stand out. https://awis.org/resource/mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-scientific-abstract #WomenInScience #Abstracts

Beyond the Bin: Why Preventing Food Waste is Key to Sustainability Each year, nearly one-third of all food produced globally gets wasted. Food engineer Dr. Yagmur Yegin describes the steps needed to reach a more sustainable future.

AWIS member Dr. Yagmur Yegin has been selected as a Women to Watch in Science by The Story Exchange: https://thestoryexchange.org/women-in-science-2026-yagmur-yegin/

Read more about Dr. Yegin’s work here: https://awis.org/resource/beyond-the-bin-why-preventing-food-waste-is-key-to-sustainability/

Get inspired by these new designs at the AWIS store!

Our collection celebrates women Nobel laureates across Chemistry, Economic Sciences, Physiology or Medicine, and Physics, and leaves space for the next generation of women in science. https://shopawis.myspreadshop.com/all #WomenNobelLaureates

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. AWIS members are sharing the advice they wish they’d received at 13. What would you tell your 13-year-old self? https://awis.org/celebrating-women-and-girls-in-science/
#WomenInScience

The National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference, March 12-14, 2026, is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the #postdoctoral community. Learn more: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/mpage/2026AC #WomenInSTEM

Portrait of AWIS member Favour Akabogu, alongside the word 'Courage' and her academic credentials.

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 https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-favour-akabogu #WomenInSTEM

Valerie Thomas invented the patented illusion transmitter, a 3D imaging technology.

She was one of only two women to graduate with a degree in physics from Morgan State University in 1964.

Working at NASA, she managed the development of the image processing system for Landsat, the first satellite to send multispectral images of the Earth from space.

Working at NASA, she managed the development of the image processing system for Landsat, the first satellite to send multispectral images of the Earth from space.

Valerie Thomas invented the patented illusion transmitter, a 3D imaging technology.

A strong advocate for science education, she has worked to expand opportunities in STEM for women and underrepresented students.

https://awis.org/historical-women/valerie-thomas/
#WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth

Book Giveaway
! Enter for a chance to win a copy of Your Worthy Career. Grounded in real-world industry research, this book offers a step-by-step method for making intentional career moves and identifying careers beyond traditional paths. https://awis.org/your-worthy-career-book/ #WomenInSTEM

The Missing Variable: How Inclusion Can Reenergize Universities and Communities Georgina To'a Salazar, PhD

Higher education institutions that embrace programs for students with intellectual disabilities can build a more resilient, innovative, and fulfilling academic environment. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/the-missing-variable-how-inclusion-can-reenergize-universities-and-communities #Inclusion