We work to better the position of all who identify as women working in the sciences, including those practicing, teaching or supporting science and those studying science at tertiary level.
AWIS members receive access to member-only events, member-only rates for our public events and receive special announcements about AWIS activities.
Plant ecophysiologist Associate Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng has been recognised for her mentoring of other women in science with this year’s Dell Award from the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS).
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Read The full storyNominations are now open for the 2023 Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring.
Read The full storyThe Association for Women in the Sciences is one of seventeen organisations, representing hundreds of thousands of female scientists globally, who have come together to call on research funders to take immediate action to eliminate gender inequities in the funding system and promote inclusion of caregivers in the STEMM sector (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine).
Read The full storyIf you're looking for something a bit different for a birthday or Christmas present, or just always wanted something 3D printed, now's your chance, with the added benefit of supporting women in STEM.
Read The full storyMy Story is a monthly webinar series, an opportunity to hear from New Zealand women in science about their careers in STEM
SUBSCRIBE NOWDon't forget our My Story session is on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12pm on Zoom - this month it's Helen Anderson, who started as a seismologist but has made a career in recent years in science policy and governance. https://www.awis.org.nz/news-and-events/events/my-story-helen-anderson/ If you missed last month's My Story with Rosalind Archer, it's now available on our website and YouTube channel. https://www.awis.org.nz/news-and-events/events/my-story-rosalind-archer/
Subs were due on 1 April, and if you haven't yet renewed your membership then now's a great time to do it! We know we're going to have to raise our prices (at our AGM in July) to be able to keep doing what we're doing, but if you sign up now you'll get 2 years at the current bargain price of $30 a year. Go to https://www.awis.org.nz/members/ and renew (or join) now!