The Association for Women in Science is a national organization dedicated to helping women in science achieve their career objectives. It is the premiere leadership organization advocating the interests of women in science and technology. About AWIS.
AWIS-PHL, the Philadelphia Chapter of AWIS, is governed by an Executive Board elected by the members of the chapter, and operates under bylaws approved by National AWIS. Visit our History page to learn more about the founding and focus of our chapter.
Why Join AWIS?
- To improve your connections within the scientific community
- To support the national mission of education and advocacy
- To participate in programs promoting science education and awareness among girls and women
- To learn about alternate careers for scientists
- To receive and share information on career options and employment opportunities and participate in career fairs
- To attend social and networking events and programs on topics in science, professional development, and women’s health
Members can participate in all chapter activities, vote in local and national AWIS elections, hold governing positions in the chapter, and serve on national committees, task forces, and the AWIS Governing Board. Members also have access to these exclusive benefits:
- A subscription to AWIS Magazine which is distributed electronically 4 times a year
- AWIS announcements, events, and publications focused on STEM related topics in the areas of health, education, innovation, research, career opportunities, and member spotlights
- AWIS News Briefs and other AWIS e-newsletters
- Access to the AWIS membership directory to aid you in making connections
- AWIS LinkedIn Members-Only group
- Access to members-only online programming
- A printable membership certificate in wallet or letter size
A testimonial:
My career has taken me from the lab bench to the board room and at each step I have the knowledge that my AWIS colleagues and friends are there for me. This is invaluable, to have professional women in science in your corner.
As of June 30, 2021, AWIS National has established new membership system with new levels. In addition to the Full Membership ($149), AWIS will offer equitable dues levels for early career professionals ($59) and students ($35). All members will receive the same benefits.
There will no longer be a secondary charge for chapter dues. Chapter dues are included in the above membership levels, and 25% of membership dues will be sent to the chapter chosen by the member. (This will mean lower overall dues for many members.)
Also, under the new system, members now can join more than one chapter. With the new dues structure, members who choose to join one or more additional chapters will have to pay a fee that will go directly back to the additional chapter(s) they have chosen. This fee is in place of chapter dues for the additional chapter(s). The fees will be as follows per chapter: Student=$8.75, Early Career=$14.75, Full Career=$37.25. Please note, any member that was a part of two chapters previously will have to log-in to their account to select additional chapters. If members have questions, please contact Abby Swett at swett@awis.org.
Moving forward, all membership dues will be collected through the AWIS website. This will allow AWIS to comply with IRS regulations and reduce the administrative burden on chapter leaders!
Lastly, AWIS has moved to a new membership database that will provide:
- Easier membership renewal, including the option for auto-renewal
- Online communities, including a virtual chapter and special interest groups
- Reporting and communication features for chapter leaders and AWIS
Member profile information should have automatically moved over to the new site. You may log in at https://awis.memberclicks.net/login#/login to verify that all your info is correct.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to select or confirm the Philadelphia Chapter when you join or renew. For RENEWING members, check your profile on the National Membership site to be sure “phillychapter” is listed under “Groups.” If not, edit your profile to add it.
For NEW members, please also complete the appropriate information form (see links below) to alert AWIS-PHL to your membership. These Chapter Information Forms may also be used to update your information at the Chapter level for both members and non-members. Members will also need to update their AWIS National Member profiles with any changes.
Just want to check us out or stay in the loop? Use this link https://awisphl.org//email-list-options/ to opt in to the AWIS-PHL email list. This does NOT confer membership in AWIS and/or AWIS-PHL. You may also opt out of our mailing list via the same link.
