Deepali Luthra, PhD, is a research scientist at Stanford Medicine. Perseverance, passion, and grit have helped her stay focused and continue making progress even when the challenges felt overwhelming. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-deepali-luthra #WomenInScience #MemberMonday

Li Fu Lee was the first Chinese woman to attend MIT. Her arrival at MIT was considered so noteworthy that papers across the country ran articles about this national “first.” https://awis.org/historical-women/li-fu-lee/ #WomenInSTEM #AsianHeritageMonth

Advancements in microscopy depend as much on computation, reconstruction, and data management as on improvements to the instrument itself. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/from-imaging-to-insight-how-advanced-microscopy-and-data-tools-now-transform-stem #WomenInSTEM

Thank you to everyone who submitted a design for our Summer of Science Design Contest. Now it’s time to review the contenders and vote for your favorite by May 26. The winning design will be featured on this summer’s limited‑edition t-shirt. Vote now: https://awis.org/t-shirt-contest-entries/

Deadline Friday May 22! Enter to win a copy of What Matters Next. Author Kate O’Neill helps business leaders understand the impact of emerging technologies on both business and humanity so we can confidently navigate the future. Enter now! https://awis.org/what-matters-next-book-giveaway/

United for Medical Research has released an analysis of the White House’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal which includes a 12.3% reduction to the NIH budget. Read it here: https://www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/reports/the-economic-impact-of-proposed-cuts-to-the-nih-budget/

Love this! Here’s how a Black woman engineer turned a childhood Double Dutch dream into a real invention. https://thegrio.com/2026/05/09/black-woman-engineer-automated-double-dutch-machine/ #WomenInScience

Being relentless has been central to AWIS member Serena Tamura’s research career. A Senior Scientist I at BioMarin, she knows that progress in science often requires sustained effort. Read more. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-serena-tamura #MemberMonday #AsianHeritageMonth

Chiaki Mukai, MD, PhD, was the first Asian woman in space. She is also the first Japanese citizen to have two spaceflights, in 1994 and 1998, and spent 566 hours in space. https://awis.org/historical-women/chiaki-mukai-md-phd/ #WomenInScience #AsianHeritageMonth

The AWIS Career Center matches your technical STEM skills directly to employer job requirements, so you spend less time searching and more time applying to jobs. Find your next opportunity: https://awis.org/awis-career-center/ #JobSearch #WomenInScience

Scientists and clinicians now have an exciting new tool to help them detect and treat cancer: free-floating DNA fragments. AWIS member Dr. Isabel Lam explains this remarkable technology. https://awis.org/resource/oncologists-harness-the-power-of-circulating-tumor-dna #WomenInSTEM

The NIH has requested feedback in three key areas of their 2027-2031 Strategic Plan: research areas, capacity and operations. Review the Strategic Plan here: https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/nih-wide-strategic-plan Submit feedback here: https://rfi.grants.nih.gov/?s=6998c3a23eb404a3e80e8212

Scientists are asked to make high-stakes decisions quickly with limited context and data. On 6/11 at 1pm ET Chantel Wilson Chase will present the TAP Method, a way to make decisions with those imperfections in view. https://awis.org/make-better-scientific-decisions-with-the-tap-method-webinar/

Enter by May 22 to win a copy of What Matters Next. Author Kate O’Neill helps business leaders understand the impact of emerging technologies on both business and humanity so we can confidently navigate the future. Enter here. https://awis.org/what-matters-next-book-giveaway/

Raagasahithi Yarrabadi builds technical tools that translate mass spectrometry data into actionable insights. It’s not just about writing code; it’s about the impact that code has on improving pediatric outcomes. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-raagasahithi-yarrabadi #WomenInSTEM

Asima Chatterjee, DSc, was the first woman to receive a doctorate from the University of Calcutta. She successfully developed the anti-epileptic drug, Ayush-56, which is still used today. https://awis.org/historical-women/asima-chatterjee-dsc/ #WomenInSTEM

Achieving tenure is an important milestone in many academic careers, yet the tenure process is surprisingly nebulous. Here’s a step-by-step guide to nailing your tenure promotion package. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00990-2 #WomenInScience #Tenure

Rather than viewing motherhood as a distraction, AWIS member Diane Ugwu reframes it as a career asset that can strengthen STEMM training and create a more inclusive, resilient scientific workforce. Read more: https://awis.org/resource/reframing-motherhood-as-a-stemm-career-asset #WomenInSTEM

On May 14 at 1 p.m. ET join Dante Rosh for a practical conversation on communicating with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll leave with scripts, strategies, and a fresh perspective on assertiveness as a leadership asset. https://awis.org/how-to-be-clear-direct-and-respected-at-work-webinar/

During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s celebrate the science teachers and professors who inspire students and guide them into STEM careers. Tag a STEM teacher who changed your life! https://awis.org/science-teacher-appreciation/ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #STEMTeachers

The biotech job market frequently fills positions through internal mobility or referrals. Deepali Luthra suggests that including scientists from outside networks would strengthen biotech. https://awis.org/resource/we-trained-for-this-so-why-is-the-biotech-door-so-hard-to-open #WomenInSTEM

AWIS member Refia Atik, a PhD candidate in Chemistry at University of Houston has learned that confidence grows when you stop waiting for permission and start believing in your perspective. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-refia-atik/ #WomenInSTEM #MemberMonday

Read about over 200 inspiring woman in science here: https://awis.org/historical-women-scientists/ Who’s your favorite? Let us know below. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #StarWarsDay

Helen Ling was a software engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a pioneer for women’s rights in the workplace, employing women computer programmers and encouraging them to earn degrees. https://awis.org/historical-women/helen-ling/ #WomenInSTEM #AsianHeritageMonth

AWIS is accepting submissions for the AWIS Summer of Science T-shirt Design Contest. Submit an original design or phrase for a chance to have your artwork featured on limited edition AWIS T-shirts. Deadline May 15. https://awis.org/t-shirt-contest/

This May, we’re celebrating the brilliance of Asian and Asian American women in science. Find more trailblazing women here and let us know who to add in the comments. https://awis.org/historical-women-scientists/?_ethnicity=c788d6e6dafabaae62d664bf67a9b69f #AsianHeritageMonth #WomenInSTEM #AAPI

Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. AWIS member Aynsley Szczesniak recognizes the temptation of its power but chooses to to keep the work of thinking human. https://awis.org/resource/we-shouldnt-just-ask-chatgpt-every-time #WomenInSTEM #ChatGPT

AWIS member Deepali Luthra uses biomimetic models to study immune cell behavior in cystic fibrosis. Read the Postdoc Portrait by The Scientist: https://www.the-scientist.com/postdoc-portrait-deepali-luthra-74329 #WeLoveOurMembers

On 5/14 at 1pm ET join Dante Rosh for a practical conversation on communicating with greater confidence and self-trust. Leave with scripts, strategies and a fresh perspective on assertiveness as a leadership asset. https://awis.org/how-to-be-clear-direct-and-respected-at-work-webinar/ #WomenInSTEM

Rabia Sikandar is a graduate student clinician in speech-language pathology at Drexel University. Her goal is to bridge communication gaps in healthcare for diverse populations, and advocate for equitable access to care. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-rabia-sikandar #WomenInSTEM

Bertha Bouroncle, MD, was a Peruvian-American hematologist who was the first to identify hairy cell leukemia (HCL) as a distinct disease. She developed pentostatin, a treatment for HCL that is still an option today. https://awis.org/historical-women/bertha-bouroncle-md/ #WomenInSTEM

Happy #DNADay! Today we celebrate the 1953 publication of DNA’s double helix — but the story isn’t complete without Rosalind Franklin. https://awis.org/historical-women/dr-rosalind-franklin/#DNADay#WomenInScience

The latest issue of AWIS Magazine highlights cutting-edge technology like Dr. Rachel Graham, who uses environmental DNA, satellite telemetry, and acoustic tagging to identify and protect endangered species. Read the full issue! https://awis.org/awismagazine/ #WomenInSTEM

Advocacy Alert! Tell Congress to prioritize science funding. American Physical Society has provided a form to urge your representatives to fund science in 2027. You do not have to be a member to do so. https://www.aps.org/initiatives/advocate-amplify/policy/support-federal-science-funding-budget

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 This Earth Day remind everyone that the future of our planet, and us, depends on science. Share the message with our new collection. https://awis.org/shop #EarthDay

Histrionic Personality Disorder has been diagnosed predominantly in women, even though similar traits occur across genders. Mahika Tampi reviews the history of HPD and offers ideas on the future of this diagnosis. https://awis.org/resource/is-histrionic-personality-disorder-a-sexist-diagnosis #HPD

Congratulations Geeta Nain! She received 1st Place for the Outstanding Student Poster Presentation Award at #AMS37Hurr, hosted by American Meteorological Society. We love to see our members succeed! https://ow.ly/Rrq550YNrcS#AMS37Hurr#WomenInScience

Empathy guides AWIS member Náguia De Medeiros to choose research that centers on people, not just data. Her research focuses on using technology to expand access to rehabilitation and improve mobility after stroke. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-naguia-de-medeiros #WomenInSTEM

Sallie P. Mead was hired by AT&T as a “computer,” or a human calculator, and then transitioned to the engineering team in 1919. She was the first woman at AT&T to hold a patent. https://awis.org/historical-women/sallie-p-mead/ #WomenInSTEM

In a year filled with challenges for women in science, AWIS supported members with grants, scholarships, learning opportunities, advocacy initiatives, a new career center, and more. Read all about it in the AWIS Annual Report. https://awis.org/awis-national-annual-report/ #WomenInSTEM

Before Computers Were Machines, They Were Women. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2026/04/06/before-computers-were-machines-they-were-womenhere-are-six-places-where-human-computers-built-modern-science/ #WomenInScience

Stay informed on the latest career, business and education news, inspiring stories, and upcoming events and conferences with ConnectComm Magazine, an AWIS sponsor. Download a FREE issue here: https://connectcomm.net/awis-2026

Join Dr. Julia Omotade on April 23 at 1 p.m. ET to examine how broader policy shifts connect to everyday professional realities and discuss why policy literacy matters for scientists at every career stage. https://awis.org/how-policy-decisions-shape-womens-science-careers-webinar/ #WomenInSTEM

April is Diversity Month, and this month, we celebrate what makes us stronger together — our differences. AWIS is committed to creating spaces where every person feels seen, valued, and heard. #DiversityMonth

Thank you Eliquent Life Sciences for your donation supporting women in science! #ThankYou #SupportingWomenInScience awis.org/donate

Originally from New Zealand, Niranjana Raghunathan has been working across the globe in Laboratory Information Management Systems. She has learned that keeping her team motivated leads to success. https://awis.org/project/awis-member-spotlight-niranjana-raghunathan #MemberMonday GSK

Astronaut Christina Koch: ⭐ longest single spaceflight by a woman ⭐ six spacewalks, including the first three all women spacewalks ⭐ first woman to leave low Earth orbit and to travel near the Moon https://awis.org/historical-women/christina-koch/ #Artemis #WomenInScience #Amazing

Interested in a career outside of academia? AWIS member Bushra Zaman speaks with science communicator Dr. Chloe Kirk about how to navigate different career options. https://awis.org/resource/navigating-careers-outside-of-traditional-academia #WomenInSTEM

A partnership between UNC and NC State University offers a cross-campus model for modern STEM education. AWIS member Aynsley Szczesniak reviews the benefits of this collaboration. https://awis.org/resource/a-cross-campus-model-for-modern-stem-education #WomenInSTEM

Proving that women do belong in the polar sciences: Meet the Kriller Queens https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/meet-kriller-queens-antarctica-women-polar-scientists #WomenInScience