Washington University is a member of Association for Women in Science (AWIS), an independent organization dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors.

WashU faculty, graduate students, post-docs, trainees, and staff are welcome to access online resources by claiming their free membership, available through our institutional membership, instructions below.


Overview

A 50-year History of Championing Women in Science
& Over 30 Grassroots Chapters

The Washington University institutional membership grants access to the AWIS full suite of online support resources, including:

  • Online Member Community: participate in a discussion thread to ask questions, share encouragement, and create meaningful relationships with other AWIS members. 
  • AWIS Webinars: explore timely topics with exciting thought leaders through our What’s Next webinar series.
  • Weekly Newsletter and Members-Only Content: stay informed on trends, opportunities, and events.
  • Digital Subscription to AWIS Magazine: read about women’s contributions to STEM and their impact on society.
  • Scholarship Opportunities: to support the professional development and advancement of AWIS members.
  • Recognition: let us amplify your career achievements through member spotlights and AWIS communication channels.
  • AWIS Event Calendarregister for local and national events.
  • Membership Directoryconnect with AWIS members locally and nationally.

Free membership enrollment

To enroll in your free Institutional Membership, complete the following steps:

If you have any questions about the membership, please contact Cecilia Hanan Reyes, Senior Program Manager, Office of the Provost. If you have any technical questions, please email AWIS at awis@awis.org.