Spring Events Coming Soon
We are busy planning our upcoming events. Watch this site, your email, and social media for details when available. Meanwhile, please enjoy these photos from our Sept 2025 visit to the Drexel Med Legacy Center https://awisphl.org/galleries/drexel-legacy-center-9-2025/
Chapter Announcements
Nominate a candidate for the 2025 Elizabeth Bingham Award presented each year to a distinguished local scientist who has significantly influenced the advancement of women in science as a mentor and role model. See https://awisphl.org/what-we-do/awards/bingham-mentoring-award/ for more information. Questions? Contact president@awisphl.org.
Congratulations to our 2025 AWIS-PHL Travel Award Recipients
- Robert E. Davies Award – Manju Anandakrishnan, University of Delaware
- Adelaide M. Delluva Award – Ashley Bishop, Drexel University
- Chapter Recognition Awards – Emilee Brockner, Thomas Jefferson University, and Caitlin McGee, Villanova University
Other Events and Topics of Interest
Save the date for the AWIS Virtual Career Fair
Instead of sending out resumes and waiting for responses, attend the AWIS Virtual Career Fair on March 13, 2025, to connect in real time with employers seeking top talent. Whether you’re aiming for your next leadership role or simply exploring new opportunities, you can easily join from the comfort of your home or office. See https://awis.org/virtual-career-fair/
The annual AWIS Scholarship Program is now open
Designed to support women in scientific fields at various stages of their academic and professional journeys, AWIS scholarships include awards for undergraduate students, doctoral students, and women re-entering the STEM workforce after a one-year leave. Submissions are due by February 28, 2025. Please share with others in your network. See https://awis.org/scholarships/ for more information.
Interested in STEM advocacy and policy?
AWIS will be having an Advocacy Day in April. Contact Abby Swett at AWIS National if you want more information.
Opportunities to judge at science Fairs:
Jersey Shore Science Fair March 15, 2025, at Stockton University seeking judges. For registration, see https://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=309&pageID=1&action=judge. More information here: https://stockton.edu/jssf/
Delaware Valley Science Fair, Oaks, PA, April 2, 2025, https://www.dvsf.org/judging
Dear Potential Judges, We invite you to be an integral part of the George Washington Carver Science Fair at Temple University, where we celebrate the creativity and innovation of our young scientists! On Thursday, March 6th, 2025, we will be hosting secondary students, followed by elementary students on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Your expertise and passion for fostering scientific inquiry can inspire and uplift these bright minds. Join us in this rewarding experience by applying to judge and help shape the next generation of innovators! Click the link to apply: https://carversciencefair.stemwizard.com/public_site/judge_register. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community of science enthusiasts!
More information regarding time and location can be found here: https://community.temple.edu/george-washington-carver-science-fair
Highlights - Celebrating AWIS-PHL
AWIS-PHL wants to recognize you! Did you have an achievement (publication, promotion, award, or similar) that you would like us to post on our website and highlight in next year’s Chapter Annual Report? If so, please send an email to secretary@awisphl.org with the details.
More articles in AWIS Magazine by Shruti Shrestha
Shruti wrote an article on Chanda Prescod-Weinstein for the AWIS Magazine (Spring 24) and another, “Teaching Science Through Quilting: A Conversation with Earth Scientist Laura
Arijita Ghosh Takes 3rd Place in Science Slam
Arijita Ghosh is an active member of AWIS-PHL. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. This year, she participated in
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Offerings from AWIS National
AWIS National What’s Next Webinars
These programs are free for AWIS members, who may also access recordings of past webinars! There is a charge for non-members and a group discount option.
Announcing the 2025 AWIS-PHL Travel Award Recipients
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