MASS AWIS

SAVE THE DATE! MASS AWIS is celebrating its 20th anniversary! We will be holding our celebratory event on Tuesday June 11th at 6PM. We will be sharing details on this event soon. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out! #WomenInScience #STEM #SaveTheDate #Advocacy #Inclusion #Boston #Massachusetts

Today, the STEMM Opportunity Alliance announced STEMM Equity and Excellence 2050: A National Strategy for Progress and Prosperity at the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence, co-hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). AWIS is proud to be one of the 200+ cross-sector partners committed to diversifying and expanding STEMM workforce by 2050. https://lnkd.in/eA4biUzF #WomenInSTEM White House Office of Science and Technology Policy STEMM Opportunity Alliance

Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in psychology. She earned her doctoral degree at the University of Cincinnati in 1933. Her dissertation investigated the impact of segregation on the social-emotional and academic development of African American students. She concluded that black children fared better in segregated schools with black classmates and black teachers, controversial conclusions in the decades leading to the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954. Dr. Prosser died in a car accident in 1934 at age 38, only a year after earning her PhD. In her short life, she was a tenacious advocate for the education of women and Black people. https://lnkd.in/eFgw4KrN #WomenInScience University of Cincinnati

As women in STEM, we constantly seek to cultivate our resilience to reduce our daily stress, shatter stereotypes, stand up for our rights and gain more visibility. Improved resilience helps us to ground and create time for ourselves which in turn boosts our self-confidence. Our hike and workshop will not only bring like-minded individuals together but also help us learn mindfulness practices to improve our resilience. Together, with the beauty of the evocative landscape of The Arnold Arboretum, we will learn about the practice of mindfulness — the capacity to be fully present to ourselves and the world around us — and then explore this quality of attention as we enter a contemplative relationship with both our inner and outer nature. We will discover how nature supports cultivating expanded states of joy, wonder, and a loving connection with oneself, others, and the larger web of life to improve our resilience. Our leader will be Barbara Hamm, Psy.D., consultant and psychotherapist with immense experience in trauma and mindfulness training. No meditation experience is required simply a willingness to stay curious, attentive and open to being in a new way. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9yN3bmW #WomenInScience #STEM #Arboretum #Boston #Massachusetts

Leaders are constantly asked to achieve more with fewer resources but where to begin? Leadership coach Melody Wilding, LMSW presents seven key strategies to manage your mind, communicate effectively, and ultimately lead a high-performing team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZTs3Vt8 #WomenInScience

Did you know it’s our 20th anniversary? We are holding a special event on June 11th to celebrate 20 years of advocacy. If you would like to sponsor our event, scan the QR code and fill out the form. Your support would not only celebrate our achievements but also showcase your company’s commitment to diversity and advocacy. #WomenInScience #STEM #SaveTheDate #Advocacy #Inclusion #Diversity #sponsor #Boston #Massachusetts

Despite seemingly unending obstacles, women continue to make a difference in the world. This Earth Day, AWIS salutes the women throughout history that have contributed to our knowledge of the Earth and all life forms that call it home. https://lnkd.in/esD8rMF9 #EarthDay #WomenInScience

AWIS members Lindsay Tessmer and Bailey McLagan, along with AWIS CEO Meredith Gibson and Membership & Institutional Partner Engagement Manager Abby Swett, met with U.S. Representative Ted Lieu staff member Daniela Mendoza and U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer staff member Tanner Mertens as part of the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop. #MakingOurCase Advocacy is vital to creating equitable workplaces. Visit https://awis.org/advocacy/ to learn how you can make a difference. #Diversity

The AWIS Massachusetts (Boston) chapter is honored to have been awarded the 2023 AWIS Shooting Star - Inspiring Inclusion Award. Winning the Shooting Star Chapter Award for two consecutive years is a testament to our unwavering commitment to championing diversity and inclusiveness. We are grateful to everyone who is part of our journey and look forward to continuing our advocacy work in the coming year. Visit https://lnkd.in/dvBfkN6P to read more about the other chapters who were awarded the Shooting Star Chapter Award. #WomenInScience #ThankYou #ShootingStar #Inclusion #Diversity

The Association for Women in Science is pleased to welcome Drexel University as the latest organization to join its partner program. We looks forward to sharing our resources with all members of the Drexel community. Welcome! https://lnkd.in/e6dBAyZu #WomenInScience Leslie Ashburn-Nardo