AWIS DC

Attention all- we’ve moved to Bluesky! Check out our latest events by following us there. 🙂

February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Throughout this month, we will highlight brilliant #WomenInSTEM like Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Vanessa Wyche, and Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Find their stories and others here: awis.org/historical-wom…

Aprille Joy Ericsson, PhD, is an aerospace engineer who served as the US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. awis.org/historical-wom… #WomenInScience @HowardU @NASA #BlackHistoryMonth

Stanford University is offering free online courses for everyone. No payment is required. Here are 8 courses you don't want to miss in 2025:

How to write a grant? 1. Write it for the reviewer, not you, the applicant. 2. Communicate in stories. 3. Make your story cohesive—leave no puzzling gaps. 4. Make your story resonate to keep the reviewer reading. 5. Accept chance and noise in peer-review. pnas.org/doi/epub/10.10…

Research America is now accepting applications for 2025 Civil Engagement and Public Engagement Training Content Microgrants. The deadline for both is 11/15. Find out more here: researchamerica.org/civic-science/… @ResearchAmerica

On Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET, join Dr. Megan Wilkerson to learn how to leverage your academic skills and mindset in the fast-paced, results-driven environment of industry. awis.org/whats-next-web… #WomenInScience

Happening tomorrow, and free for AWIS members!

Ready to take on a leadership role or connect with more women in STEM in the DMV? Consider applying to join our executive board, and come work with us! Link to apply: forms.gle/NwdRauTJsHABAe…

Join us tonight!

A reminder that our book club event is coming up! We’ll be partnering with AWIS NC to discuss “Strong Female Character” by Fern Brady. You do NOT need to have finished reading the book to participate, so register at the link below and come join us. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We had so much fun at our summer networking event last Thursday! If you’re looking to connect with some amazing women in STEM in the DMV, make sure to join us in the future and sign up for our email list on our website!

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See you tonight!

One final reminder to join us TOMORROW for our networking happy hour. Register at the link below, we’d love to have you join us! Feel free to bring a colleague too 🙂 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Are you interested in joining a virtual Mentoring Circle for the remainder of the year? We have several grad students looking for a mentor as they navigate their next steps! Please let us know by August 10th if interested. Link to join: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We’ve got a great lineup of events coming this August, so make sure you RSVP and we’d love for you to join us! Links to RSVP will be posted to our page.

Join ORWH on August 19, at 1 p.m. EDT for the second installment of the NIH Women’s Health Roundtable Series. This event focuses on endometriosis & aims to foster collaborative discussions among researchers, clinicians, & community members. bit.ly/3LP6W08