Upcoming AWIS-PHL Programs
The 2025 Bingham Awardee, Dr. Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, Professor of Physics, Drexel University, will present
“On Love, Physics, and the South Pole”
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Sky View Lounge, Drexel University
Download a flyer to post or share
Contact rsvp@awisphl.org with any questions
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Other Local Events of Interest
START TALKING SCIENCE 2025
- Start Talking Science is looking for STEM researchers to present non-technical posters about their research to the general public on Friday October 3, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.
- The presenters will go through a review process including drafts, feedback, revisions, and workshops. Research in any STEM field and at any level is encouraged! To sign up, submit a non-technical research summary here: https://tinyurl.com/STSsubmit
- The deadline is June 6, 2025.
- About Us: We aim to increase the public awareness of — and interest in — cutting-edge Philadelphia area research in order to make STEM more accessible. We hope to foster insightful conversations and connections while strengthening the communication skills of researchers.
- Flyer and more information: https://tinyurl.com/STSpresenters
Contact: info@starttalkingscience.com
Physics Wonder Girls Camp (for rising 8th/9th grade girls)
The camp is free and the main theme is the physics of renewable energy. There are two 4-day sessions (June 16-18/20 and June 23-26, 2025) with an application deadline of June 4, 2025 (early submissions strongly recommended).
See more information and flyer here.
Letter to Teachers with additional info and application links
Chapter News
***AWIS-PHL Receives 2024 Shooting Star Chapter Award***
AWIS Philadelphia: Pinnacles of Excellence: The Philadelphia chapter grew their membership by 76% last year. With seven points of media coverage and outstanding social media engagement, they’ve established themselves as a model chapter with far-reaching impact. Other innovative approaches included a write-in option for board elections, fully staffed committees, robust programming, and inviting awardees to present at events.
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
Please enjoy these photos from our Sept 2025 visit to the Drexel Med Legacy Center
https://awisphl.org/galleries/drexel-legacy-center-9-2025/
AWIS-PHL to partner with the Women In STEM Club at Northeast High School – watch for more information coming soon.
Watch for AWIS-PHL on BlueSky coming soon!
For the 2024-2025 cycle, AWIS-PHL partnered with Bryn Mawr College to offer our mentoring program to undergraduates for the first time. The program was a huge success, and we will be offering it at Bryn Mawr again for 2025-2026. You can read more about it here.
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.
Page Morahan, Ph.D. honored with the Founder’s Award from Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)
Page Morahan, Ph.D., a long-time member of AWIS-PHL, was pleased to receive the Founder’s Award at the 30th anniversary of the Executive Leadership in Academic
Mayassa Bou Dargham, PhD, receives American Association of Immunologists Public Policy Fellowship
Mayassa’s fellowship will provide training on advocating for science on Capitol Hill, culminating in a trip to Washington, D.C., to directly engage in science policy
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Email webmaster@awisphl.org if you have a highlight for us to post.
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.
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2025 Awards Program
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