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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Researchers from the University of Canterbury have published in PLOS One the findings of research into the gender pay gap in New Zealand universities. They have found that, over the life of her career, a woman employed as academic staff can expect to earn around $400,000 less than her male colleagues.
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The Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) has a new look and a new strategy.
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Professor Abigail Smith has been named this year’s recipient of the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring by the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS).
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If you have an amazing mentor you'd like to acknowledge, applications are now open for the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring.
Read The full storyApplications are open for awards through the New Horizons for Women Trust, including the AWIS STEM Award.
Read The full storyWe want to promote women in STEM with a line of awesome new clothing and merchandise.
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Great article by Stuff showcasing some of our WiS colleagues! https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/123780536/women-in-science-studying-exploding-binary-stars-while-exploding-the-gender-binary
We said we'd do it, it took a little longer than anticipated, but we're now selling AWIS clothing and merchandise! You could be wearing an AWIS-branded T, or a hoodie with our competition-winning design from Kanwal Zaidi emblazoned on the front. Or, for those introverts amongst us, get an AWIS mug to beautify your desk. The choice is yours! A portion from each sale goes towards our AWIS STEM Scholarship. Happy New Year and happy shopping! :) http://awisnz.digitees.co.nz/