ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN THE SCIENCES

We work to better the position of all women working in the sciences, including those practicing, teaching or supporting science and those studying science at tertiary level.

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AWIS members receive access to member-only events, member-only rates for our public events and receive special announcements about AWIS activities.

  • Latest news

    Dell Award 2023 nominations wanted

    Nominations are now open for the 2023 Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring. 

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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?

    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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    Put your stamp on ICWES19

    ICWES19 – Shaping the Future is taking place in New Zealand in September 2023. The programme includes 3 days of in-person and online sessions, hosted in Auckland, and 2 days of in-person field trips, hosted throughout the country. The programme includes keynote sessions and concurrent sessions. The concurrent programme content will be based around nine science themes and professional development workshops.

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ICWES19

The 19th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES19) will take place in Auckland, 3-6 September 2023.

On behalf of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES), the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) and Engineering New Zealand are delighted to have the opportunity to share our stories of women in science and engineering with the world through ICWES19 (the 19th International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists), and are excited to invite others to share their expertise while exploring our shores.

ICWES19 aims to encourage, support, and advocate for greater gender diversity within traditionally male-dominated STEM career pathways. The conference celebrates and welcomes greater representation of women, non-binary people, and other minority gender identities within STEM, as well as those who advocate for greater diversity.

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