Chemistry has always been women’s business: https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/chemistry-has-always-been-womens-business/4022878.article #WomensHistoryMonth

The 2026 Lab Manager Leadership Summit, April 20-22, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a premier in-person conference designed for laboratory directors, managers, and emerging leaders across research, academic, and industry settings. Learn more and register: https://summit.labmanager.com/leadership/home

Ruchika Maurya is a postdoctoral fellow specializing in host–microbiome–immune interactions in type 1 diabetes. She has learned that sustained effort, no matter how small, is essential to maintaining progress and growth. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-ruchika-maurya #WomenInSTEM

March is Women’s History Month. Join us in recognizing and celebrating women who contributed, and continue to contribute, to the advancement of science. Visit https://awis.org/historical-women-scientists/ and tell us who to add to our list. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

Deadline today! Today is the last day to apply for an AWIS scholarship. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. https://awis.org/scholarships/ #WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

Virtual learning, adaptive platforms, and massive open online courses (MOOCs) are transforming STEM education. AWIS member Yagmur Yegin, PhD, explores how these new tools are breaking barriers for worldwide learners. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/stem-without-borders-expanding-access

The deadline to apply for an AWIS scholarship is Saturday, February 28. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. Apply now: https://awis.org/scholarships/ #WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

Nike Idowu, a PhD Candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will use her research expertise to improve public health, agriculture, and sustainability. She has a passion for collaborative, impact-driven science. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-nike-idowu #WomenInScience

Join Dr. Mira Brancu on 3/17 at 2pm ET for practical strategies you can apply immediately in STEM workplaces. Register here: https://awis.org/strategic-influence-for-women-in-stem-webinar/ #WomenInSTEM

AWIS member Isabel Lam, PhD, explores the mutually beneficial relationship between universities, industries, and especially students. https://awis.org/resource/how-do-university-industry-partnerships-drive-innovation-in-stem-training #WomenInSTEM

Endia Crabtree, PhD, FACE, FACHDM, believes it is important to ‘lift as we climb.’ She works to expand what’s possible in STEM by breaking barriers and creating pathways for others to rise. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-endia-crabtree #WomenInSTEM Boston Scientific

Releasing February 24! Did you miss our giveaway of the book, Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma & Biotech? Join the waitlist for the release-day discount and bonus companion guide: https://yourworthycareer.com/book-waitlist #WomenInScience

Christine Darden is an aerospace engineer whose research at NASA advanced supersonic flight. https://awis.org/historical-women/christine-darden/ #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistory Month

There is one week left to apply for an AWIS scholarship cycle. Awards include scholarships for first-generation college students, current undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter STEM careers. Applications close February 28. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/. #WomenInSTEM

Margaret Sena Akpo, a PhD candidate in Anatomy and Cell Biology at Wayne State University, works to build a career that blends scientific excellence with mentorship, opening doors for others and shaping lives. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-margaret-sena-akpo #WomenInSTEM

Enter by Friday for a chance to win a copy of Your Worthy Career. Grounded in behavioral science and real-world research, it offers a step-by-step method for making intentional career moves and identifying careers beyond traditional paths. Enter here: https://awis.org/your-worthy-career-book/

Jane Ugochi Onu is a dual master’s student in Petroleum Engineering and Data Science. She is passionate about data-driven innovation and committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-jane-onu/ #WomenInSTEM

We’re proud to share “ADHD Unstuck,” a new tool from our partners at Understood.org and Northwestern University. This free, self-guided activity is designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and build self-awareness. Give “ADHD Unstuck” a try today: https://ow.ly/L3p950XWc6I

Ayobami Oladapo is a PhD student at Purdue University whose research addresses water vulnerabilities for US water resources. She co-created an award-winning documentary which screened at the CO Environmental Film Festival. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-ayobami-oladapo #MemberMonday

Kimberly Bryant is an engineer and the founder of Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization focused on educating girls of color in the fields of technology and computer programming. https://awis.org/historical-women/kimberly-bryant/ #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInScience

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the 2026 AWIS scholarship cycle. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/ to learn more. Applications close February 28. #WomenInSTEM #AWISscholarships

Abstracts are often treated as a rushed summary rather than a strategic piece of scientific communication. AWIS member Manali Shah shows you how to make yours stand out. https://awis.org/resource/mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-scientific-abstract #WomenInScience #Abstracts

AWIS member Dr. Yagmur Yegin has been selected as a Women to Watch in Science by The Story Exchange: https://thestoryexchange.org/women-in-science-2026-yagmur-yegin/ Read more about Dr. Yegin’s work here: https://awis.org/resource/beyond-the-bin-why-preventing-food-waste-is-key-to-sustainability/

Get inspired by these new designs at the AWIS store! Our collection celebrates women Nobel laureates across Chemistry, Economic Sciences, Physiology or Medicine, and Physics, and leaves space for the next generation of women in science. https://shopawis.myspreadshop.com/all #WomenNobelLaureates

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. AWIS members are sharing the advice they wish they’d received at 13. What would you tell your 13-year-old self? https://awis.org/celebrating-women-and-girls-in-science/ #WomenInScience

The National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference, March 12-14, 2026, is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the #postdoctoral community. Learn more: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/mpage/2026AC#postdoctoral#WomenInSTEM

Favour Akabogu is passionate about understanding disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic strategies for treatment. She is currently a PhD candidate in the Sarcoma Lab at UMass Chan Medical School https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-favour-akabogu #WomenInSTEM

Valerie Thomas invented the patented illusion transmitter, a 3D imaging technology. A strong advocate for science education, she has worked to expand opportunities in STEM for women and underrepresented students. https://awis.org/historical-women/valerie-thomas/ #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth

Book Giveaway ! Enter for a chance to win a copy of Your Worthy Career. Grounded in real-world industry research, this book offers a step-by-step method for making intentional career moves and identifying careers beyond traditional paths. https://awis.org/your-worthy-career-book/ #WomenInSTEM

Higher education institutions that embrace programs for students with intellectual disabilities can build a more resilient, innovative, and fulfilling academic environment. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/the-missing-variable-how-inclusion-can-reenergize-universities-and-communities #Inclusion

The AWIS scholarship cycle is now open, offering over $25K in awards for first-generation college students, undergraduates, PhD students, and women seeking to reenter #STEM fields. Apply by 2/28. Visit https://awis.org/scholarships/#STEMto learn more. #WomenInSTEM

On February 19 at 12 p.m. ET, Minda Harts will share practical strategies for turning workplace tensions into productive conversations, reframing trust as a learnable skill. https://awis.org/rebuilding-trust-in-an-era-of-change-webinar/ #WomenInScience #Trust

A member since 1996, Violet Votin, PhD, has gotten to know many confident, professional scientists at AWIS and learned much from their journeys. Read more about her: https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-violet-votin/ #WomenInSTEM

February is Black History Month and we are celebrating the accomplishments of pioneering Black women scientists. Visit https://awis.org/historical-women-scientists/?_ethnicity=black to learn more and let us know who needs to be added. #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

AWIS offers Opportunity Scholarships for Career Re-entry to help STEM professionals return to the workforce after a career break. Apply by 2/28. https://awis.org/awis-opportunity-scholarships-career-re-entry/ WomenInSTEM

In the Winter issue of AWIS Magazine, explore educational innovations, like virtual learning options to reach STEM learners regardless of location and reciprocal agreements between universities to maximize academic resources. https://awis.org/awismagazine/ #WomenInSTEM

Why scientists' voices matter in federal research advocacy: https://genestogenomes.org/why-scientists-voices-matter-in-congress-a-conversation-with-adriana-bankston-on-the-importance-of-federal-research-advocacy/ #WomenInScience #Advocacy

Mentoring undergraduate students has taught Manali Shah to support growth with calm focus and steady encouragement. She cares about creating spaces where researchers and readers can engage with science in a meaningful way. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-manali-shah #WomenInSTEM

The Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program, run by National Association of Science Writers (NASW) pairs students with science writing mentors for guidance and support. Roberta Batorsky shares her experience: https://awis.org/resource/the-david-perlman-virtual-mentoring-program/ #NationalMentoringMonth

Sarah Espinoza-Leon aspires to develop medicine and treatments that are economically and physically accessible to people. AWIS has helped her find the confidence to achieve the career she desires. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-sarah-espinoza-leon #WomenInSTEM

Mary Brunkow, PhD, shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. https://awis.org/historical-women/mary-brunkow-phd/ #WomenInSTEM ISB

Mentorship is invaluable in science—but what exactly is a mentor? For #NationalMentoringMonth, Veronica Villanueva, PhD, describes mentors and mentorship, and how to get the most out of this relationship. https://awis.org/resource/finding-mentorship/#NationalMentoringMonth#WomenInScience

Advocacy works! Congress passed a minibus budget bill asserting its power over key spending decisions and reaffirming the value of federal investment in research, innovation, and public health. Thank you! https://www.aaas.org/news/fy-2026-rd-appropriations-dashboard

Deadline tomorrow! Enter by January 23 for a chance to win a copy of Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace by Minda Harts. Get practical tools for navigating difficult conversations and strengthening work relationships. https://awis.org/talk-to-me-nice-book/

Trust in the workplace is easily broken, but can be rebuilt. On 2/19 at 12 pm ET, Minda Harts will share strategies for turning workplace tensions into productive conversations, reframing trust as a learnable skill. https://awis.org/rebuilding-trust-in-an-era-of-change-webinar/ #WomenInSTEM

The US government shutdown caused significant delays in scientific research. The AWIS Advocacy Committee describes the damage it has done and lists advocacy resources. https://awis.org/resource/reflecting-on-the-challenges-scientists-faced-during-the-2025-government-shutdown #WomenInSTEM #Advocacy

Research turns questions into cures—but only if we sustain investment. Today is United for Cures National Day of Action. Urge Congress to increase federal funding for lifesaving research in FY26. Visit https://unitedforcures.org/day-of-action today. #SupportCures #FundMedicalResearch #CuresCantWait

AWIS's Distinguished Doctoral Research Scholarship provides $10K to #WomenInSTEM PhD candidates who are within 2 years of graduation and pursuing research in STEM. Apply by 2/28. https://awis.org/awis-distinguished-doctoral-research-scholarship/#WomenInSTEM#AWISscholarships

Congratulations to the recipients of the AWIS Bridge Grants! Thank you to Every Page Foundation for their generous financial support of this program. Read more: https://awis.org/association-for-women-in-science-announces-bridge-grant-recipients/ #WomenInScience

From the book, Strength to Love, by Martin Luther King Jr., 1963. #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLKJr