The Association for Women in Science (AWIS), founded in 1971, is the leading organization that advocates on behalf of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. We are dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. AWIS has helped guide Congress, the United Nations, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, institutions and other professional organizations on decisions and best practices to achieve gender diversity and positive system transformation in STEM. AWIS is a global network with 80 grassroots chapters and affiliates connecting more than 100,000 professionals in STEM with members, allies and supporters worldwide.
- Advocacy and Public Engagement: AWIS works at the nexus of STEM and gender to provide high-quality policy solutions and recommendations for broadening participation across all disciplines and employment sectors.
- Talent and Leadership Development: AWIS helps women in STEM achieve their full potential through leadership and professional talent development at all career stages and in all workplace settings.
- Research and Analysis: AWIS provides research and analysis on contemporary issues relevant to America’s STEM enterprise. Thoughtful leadership includes workforce recruitment, retention, and recognition.
- Strategic Partnerships and Business Solutions: AWIS is your partner. We support corporate transformation to cultivate supportive and inclusive work cultures that help attract and retain top talent. AWIS expedites access to expertise, talent and research, and accelerates innovation. AWIS offers evidence-based employee and executive leadership solutions. AWIS connects partners with a growing pool of top STEM experts at all career levels, recruitment support, trainings and original research.