Membership

Benefits of membership

Meet other women scientists with diverse backgrounds and interests.

Develop leadership and team building skills, essential in today's workplace.

Gain insight into balancing personal and professional life.

Obtain financial assistance in the form of GWIS fellowships and grants, which are awarded annually for research or travel to scientific meetings.

Receive a Membership Directory of over 1000 members in many scientific disciplines.

Access our website, which is continually expanding to include chapter websites.

Receive the GWIS Newsletter, called The Bulletin, three times a year.
 

SDE/GWIS National Activities

Provide a forum to discuss members' interests, including research, employment opportunities, and topics of special interest to women in science.

Publish and distribute the SDE/GWIS Bulletin to members.

Support women graduate and undergraduate students in the sciences.

Co-sponsor scientific symposia and other projects with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and other organizations.

Provide recognition for women who have made exceptional contributions in research or science education.

Distribute annual fellowships in support of research and travel.

 

Annual National Meeting

This three-day gathering of members from all chapters features keynote speakers, members' research, career workshops, honorary award presentations, and more. It is held in different parts of the country for the convenience of our members and provides excellent opportunities for networking and sustaining friendships in all parts of the U.S. and abroad.

Local Benefits and Activities

As a member of SDE/GWIS you are invited to join the Boston-area Alpha Omega chapter.

Develop an immediate local support network among women scientists from diverse backgrounds and interests.

Develop critical leadership skills.

Attend monthly seminars addressing issues faced by women in the sciences.

Have the opportunity to present your research to a broad scientific audience.

Participate in local outreach programs committed to introducing and encouraging young women to pursue careers in science.
 

Become a member of GWIS today!