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11 Dec 2025: @awisnational.bsky.social holds a free webinar on how to secure funding in a changing landscape.
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 5d
FREE WEBINAR! Join Mia Thomaidou, PhD, Fellow at the Dana Foundation, on Thursday, December 11 at 2 p.m. ET for Foundation Funding: Strategies for Success, a practical roadmap for pursuing foundation support.

Register here: https://awis.org/whats-next-webinars/
#WomenInSTEM
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A thought-provoking listen: The Law Beneath the Waves: Deep Sea Mining and the Common Heritage of Mankind (episode 1). Follow the link below to learn more.
routledgebooks.bsky.social Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 4d
The Law Beneath the Waves: Episode 1 – Deep Sea Mining & the Common Heritage of Mankind
Dive into the history, present challenges with this episode: spr.ly/633287ZiME
Image promoting VTA Tassin, hosted by Att. Dr. Virginie Tassin Campanella, Avocat à la Cour (Paris) I EU-EFTA Attorney (Zürich), and Dr. in Law (Melbourne & Sorbonne). She's the Founder & Managing Director of VTA Tassin.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Polar marine ecologist @mariannefalardeau.bsky.social researches how Arctic Indigenous knowledge could help a changing environment. Check out the article below for more info.
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Get That Grant is a coaching programme founded by Dr Kemi Doll of the University of Washington. Her programme helps high-achieving women of colour write grants for research. More details in original post.
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 8d
As a professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Kemi Doll realized she had a gift for writing grants. She founded Get That Grant, a coaching program geared toward high achieving women of color. https://awis.org/resource/dr-kemi-doll-grant-helps-women-of-color-get-that-grant-grant #WomenInSTEM
Dr. Kemi Doll has helped over 200 women obtain more than $80 million in grant funding.
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Antarctica at #COP30! What happens in the polar regions affects everyone, and the polar regions reflect what happens everywhere else.
antarcticsciaus.bsky.social Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) @antarcticsciaus.bsky.social · 7d
Antarctic science at COP30 🌍❄️

A panel of Australian scientists, including ACEAS Deputy Director @profmattengland.bsky.social (UNSW), today shared insights about abrupt changes unfolding across the #Antarctic environment at the #COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/YjYkKvw...
Policy Briefing: Emerging Evidence of Abrupt Changes in the Antarctic Environment
YouTube video by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
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November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Happy Polar Pride 2025!
bas.ac.uk British Antarctic Survey 🐧 @bas.ac.uk · 7d
Happy Polar Pride Day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today is a special day in the international polar science and operations community when we celebrate the contributions of our LGBTQ+ colleagues.

Polar science is the ultimate teamwork environment - and making sure everyone feels included and welcome is crucial.
A flag pole at Rothera Research Station flies two flags: the progress pride flag and the UK flag. They are set against the distant landscape of snow-covered mountains.
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
@ehpecs.bsky.social is revealing Maya Chartier's winning piece for the 2025 Arctic Science to Art at ArcticNet - don't miss it! Congratulations, Maya.
ehpecs.bsky.social APECS Canada @ehpecs.bsky.social · 7d
Meet the 2025 Arctic Science to Art (AS2A) artist: Maya Chartier (akassiyah)! Stay tuned for updates and find us at ArcticNet for the big reveal! We wish to thank ArcticNet, Centre d’études nordiques (CEN) and the Arctic Research Foundation (ARF) for the generous and ongoing support on this project.
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Great to see confident women leaders featured by @awisnational.bsky.social!
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 15d
As a leader, Weather Flight Commander Grace Kimzey has realized that sometimes the most important leadership lessons are those you must unlearn. https://awis.org/resource/leading-from-the-front/ #WomenInScience
We are capable. We are confident. We are deserving. Enough said.” ― Weather Flight Commander Grace Kimzey, US Air Force
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Check out @scar-antarctic.bsky.social's November profile for #IDWGS2025 where they feature Prof Daniela Liggett, a German-New Zealand polar researcher dedicated to environmental management, touism and policy-making in Antarctica! A true legend.
scar-antarctic.bsky.social Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) @scar-antarctic.bsky.social · 14d
For this month's #IDWGS2025, we’re celebrating Prof Daniela Liggett, a polar researcher studying environmental management, tourism, and decision-making in Antarctica.
Her work connects science, policy, and people to protect our planet’s most extreme environments.
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 AM
ECRs going to AGU 2025, don't miss out on the Social that's happening on 17 December! Always good to meet other early-career researchers. See details below.
polarsecco.bsky.social Polar Science Early Career Community Office @polarsecco.bsky.social · 13d
Heading to AGU this December? Be sure to register for the AGU Social for Polar Early Career Researchers happening on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. This event is co-hosted by PSECCO, USAPECS, Polar Impact and the USPA Community Care Committee.
Promo for the AGU 2025 Social for Polar Early Career Researchers header on top of a group photo of past AGU social participants in front of a presentation tile of the AGU Social for Polar Researchers.  Text overlaid under the photo states “Interested in attending? RSVP now - spots are secured on a first come, first served basis!"
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We are launching Round 3 of our #100polarWomen project!

We showcase the work of 100 women in Arctic or Antarctic positions & would love to feature YOU!

See our project page for the first 2 rounds of polar women: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

To participate: forms.gle/GNY2SPMXKXsP...
Meet 100 Women in Polar Science and Support! – Women In Polar Science
womeninpolarscience.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
News item on Antarctic glaciers: Shrinking at unprecedented rates. Follow @antarctic.bsky.social for more updates on the science behind this.
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If you're an US ECR who has lost federal funding, AWIS offers microgrants for up to $5,000. Apply by 15 Dec.
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 20d
To help support early career scientists and their research, AWIS is offering microgrants (up to $5,000) to researchers who have lost federal funding. Applications are due by December 15. Learn more. https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
#WomenInSTEM
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Apply by 30 Nov!

SCAR's Ice Narratives is a fellowship to translate Antarctic research into policy-relevant multimedia.

Details below.
scar-antarctic.bsky.social Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) @scar-antarctic.bsky.social · Oct 15
Want to make Antarctic science heard?
Applications are now open for Ice Narratives, a fellowship translating Antarctic research into policy-relevant multimedia.

Three early career researchers will receive USD 750.
📝 Apply by 30 November 2025:
scar.org/scar-news/ic...

@polarsecco.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you're a woman involved in STEM and are in San Francisco, this 9 Nov event may be of interest to you.
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 19d
Attention San Francisco women in STEM! The AWIS San Francisco Chapter is relaunching. Join them November 8 at 3pm PT for a fun evening filled with great conversations and new opportunities. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awis-sf-kick-off-event-tickets-1811173220859?aff=oddtdtcreator #WomenInScience
AWIS SF Kick-Off Event
Join us in person to kick off AWIS SF with fun, networking, and exciting opportunities!
www.eventbrite.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Save the date!

The 9th International Polar Tourism Research Network (IPTRN) Conference and community tour will take place in Greenland from 28th Sept - 2nd Oct 2026.

The Call for papers will happen in early 2026.

sites.google.com/view/polarto...
IPTRN - 9th IPTRN Greenland
The 9th IPTRN conference and community tour will take place in Greenland from 28th Sept - 2nd Oct 2026. Please save the date! We expect to release further information and the call for papers in early...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Survey: Science under Pressure. If you're a polar researcher, please consider taking part. Deadline 15 November.
iasc-arctic.bsky.social IASC_Arctic @iasc-arctic.bsky.social · 25d
📝 Call for all Polar Researchers to take the Science under Pressure survey!

Submissions deadline is 15 November 2025

Read more and take the survey: www.rug.nl/research/arc...
Science under Pressure
Science under pressure: Reflecting on conditions, practices and institutional structures for sustainable polar research
www.rug.nl
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Great prompt from @awisnational.bsky.social - women make essential contributions to science and it's good to highlight that. #womenInScience
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 24d
Different perspectives lead to breakthrough discoveries.

Rosalind Franklin’s meticulous approach to X-ray crystallography revealed DNA’s structure. Katalin Karikó's mRNA research was foundational for COVID-19 vaccines.

Share your examples! #WomenInScience
November 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
You can now apply for the 2026 SCAR Ant-ICON/SC-ATS science-policy fellowships!

Application deadline: 23 November 2025.

More information here: scar.org/scar-news/20...
2026 Ant-ICON/SC-ATS Fellowship Programme Now Open | SCAR
scar.org
October 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Here's some uplifting reading for #WomenInSTEM or those curious about starting a career in STEM!
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · Oct 24
The Fall issue of AWIS Magazine is out! This issue debunks some of the myths you may have encountered on your STEM journey, and highlights women challenging the status quo like the legendary Dr. Dorothy Semenow who is still innovating at age 95. https://awis.org/awismagazine/ #WomenInSTEM
October 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
TODAY! Monday 27 October 2025:
Women in Polar Science will be a keynote speaker at APECS Norway's “Research in Svalbard: An APECS Workshop”, a side-event for ECRs at the Svalbard Science Conference 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Small travel award available for conducting archival research at the @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social. If you're researching a topic to do with the Canadian North, Indigenous peoples and environmentalism, this may be of interest. Details below.
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Give the @awisnational.bsky.social a follow for inspiring facts about #womenscientists!
awisnational.bsky.social Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · Oct 20
Esther Lederberg, PhD, was a pioneer of bacterial genetics.

Her research laid the foundation for molecular genetics and the study of antibiotic resistance, influencing generations of scientists.

https://awis.org/historical-women/esther-lederberg-phd/
#WomenInScience
Esther Lederberg, PhD, was a pioneer of bacterial genetics. Lederberg discovered the bacterial virus lambda phage, which is now a key tool in molecular biology. She helped develop key methods for studying bacterial heredity, including the replica plating technique. Her research laid the foundation for molecular genetics and the study of antibiotic resistance, influencing generations of scientists.
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
ASSW 2026 Science Day: the Call for Abstracts is now open until 14 November.

Special focus on opportunities for ECRs!
October 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Mark your calendars! 16 organisations with opportunities for ECRs share about their work. 29 October, more info below.
polarsecco.bsky.social Polar Science Early Career Community Office @polarsecco.bsky.social · Oct 16
Interested in learning more about the various polar organizations that have opportunities for ECRs? PSECCO is excited to host representatives from 16 polar organizations on October 29, 2025 at 10 AM MT to share what they have to offer for the early career community. Register for this event below!
Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters. Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters. Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters.
October 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM