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AWIS Strategic Plan update
AWIS
AWIS just completed its fiscal year and the first year of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Check out the initiatives we have implemented in the last six months and how they map to the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan priorities. Read more.
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Free movie screening July 20-21
AWIS
Space, Hope and Charity follows the journey of Charity Woodrum, who overcomes poverty and then tragedy while chasing her dream of becoming an astrophysicist. The film is a story of love and loss, and of finding purpose and joy again after devastating tragedy. Watch it FREE July 20-21. Sign up here.
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Black women push for fair pay on equal pay day
Spectrum News
Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 9 spotlights the pay gap Black women face, making 69 cents for every dollar white men earn. Advocates highlight pay equity's impact on homeownership and wealth, offering strategies to negotiate better pay. Read More
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Promoted by Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
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CELEBRATING WOMEN in SCIENCE
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Inspiring women to join Pacific STEM fields
Samoa Observer
Catherine Fiu, Samoa's Principal Biomedical Engineer, inspires women to pursue engineering. She highlights the increasing presence of women in the field and stresses that passion makes it accessible. Fiu found her calling in biomedical engineering, aiming to design medical equipment to aid patient care. Read More
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Maggie Aderin-Pocock on diversity: 'It's hard to find an argument against it'
Nature
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a renowned Black female scientist in the UK, co-hosted BBC's astronomy show The Sky at Night since 2014 and received a BAFTA nomination for her work on Stargazing in 2016. She studied physics and mechanical engineering at Imperial College London and has worked on space-technology projects. Aderin-Pocock also promotes STEM careers and has spoken to over 500,000 people globally. Read More
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DIVERSITY in HIGHER EDUCATION
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9 strategies to boost STEM engagement among female students
District Administration
Women represent 28% of the STEM workforce. Educators must address exposure gaps starting in middle school. Early support is crucial to prevent innovation deficits and economic disruptions, says Cheryl Carrier, Executive Director at Ford Next Generation Learning. Read More
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Steps universities must take to support women in STEM
The Hechinger Report
Less than 30% of STEM professors in the U.S. are women, though they earn 40% of doctorates. Federal research funding, crucial for discovery, must push institutions to support women who often leave academia mid-career despite substantial investment in their training. Read More
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How bias in AI impacts women of color: Solutions and insights
TechEconomy
Bias in AI systems worsens gender and racial inequalities, particularly affecting women of color. Addressing these biases involves understanding their root causes, incorporating diverse perspectives in development, and promoting inclusive policies to ensure fair AI applications. Read More
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