ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN THE SCIENCES

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.

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  • Ecologist Cate Macinnis-Ng recognised for mentoring

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    Ecologist Cate Macinnis-Ng recognised for mentoring

    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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  • Global movement demands action to support mothers in science

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    Global movement demands action to support mothers in science

    The 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).

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  • Looking for something a bit different?

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    Looking for something a bit different?

    If 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.

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    Farewell to Dame Miriam Dell

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Patron, Dame Miriam Dell. 

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    Deepsea scientist honoured for mentoring of women in science

    Di Tracey, a deep-sea fisheries and ecology scientist at NIWA, has been awarded the 2021 Miriam Dell Award by the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) for her advocacy for and mentoring of women working in science.

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Celebrate your science mentor

Who is your science mentor? Who do you think is great at encouraging women to stay in a science career? Nominate them now for the Dell Award 2025. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15 AUGUST

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