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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 16h

There are many issues facing STEM recruiters today. To help, AWIS is offering a new Career Center platform that uses skill-based hiring. Learn more at https://awis.org/recruit-high-performing-talent/ #WomenInScience #Recruiting

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 20h

Congratulations Mary Brunkow, PhD, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! She shares the prize with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi, for their fundamental discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03193-3
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Medicine Nobel goes to scientists who revealed secrets of immune system ‘regulation’

Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi discovered cells that protect the body from autoimmune diseases.

www.nature.com

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 3d

Ximena Cid, PhD, was the first Latina and Indigenous student to earn a PhD in physics from UT Arlington.

https://awis.org/historical-women/ximena-cid-phd/ #WomenInSTEM #HispanicHeritageMonth AAPTHQ UT Arlington Research

Cid’s research focuses on physics education, particularly how students from underrepresented backgrounds experience learning in the field.

In 2018, she was awarded the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Service from the American Association of Physics Teachers in recognition of her dedication to students.

As a role model for students who rarely see themselves reflected in the sciences, Cid is transforming physics into a more inclusive and accessible discipline.

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 4d

Whatever you’re seeking—career growth, community, new skills, or fresh opportunities— you’ll find it with AWIS.

AWIS has ONE mission: To ensure all women in science can achieve their full potential.

Learn more:

https://awis.org/join/ #WomenInScience #FindYourFit

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 5d

Across institutions, startups, and global research communities, women are taking pioneering roles in the integration of AI into biology. AWIS member Anushi Deraniyagala explores this transformative era.
https://awis.org/resource/women-take-charge-the-integration-of-ai-into-biology #WomenInSTEM

Historically, women have faced underrepresentation in lab science. The integration of AI into biology could have led to the same exclusion, except women started showing up early, loudly, and influentially.

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 6d

Throughout her life, Dr. Jane Goodall broke barriers, inspired generations of scientists, and showed us that one person truly can make a difference. Rest in peace. https://awis.org/historical-women/jane-goodall/ #WomenInScience

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 7d

If you are looking for a job, check out the new AWIS Career Center. It uses skills-based matching technology to help you stand out from the competition.
Learn more: https://awis.org/awis-career-center/ #STEM

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 8d

Don't miss this free virtual screening of The Zebra & The Bear, streaming 10/6–12. It follows a mother’s efforts to save her daughter from a fatal, rare disease–a story of hope and advocacy for science research funding.
https://awis.org/the-zebra-and-the-bear-film-screening/ #RareDisease

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 9d

As a postdoctoral researcher, Alexandra Barth, PhD, understands the importance of not getting dissuaded by obstacles you encounter. Read more:
buff.ly/5SSdVjZ #WomenInSTEM #MemberMonday

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 10d

Ali Guarneros Luna is an aerospace engineer and a dedicated mentor who encourages women and underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers.

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Luna studied aerospace engineering at San Jose State University and then joined NASA’s Ames Research Center.

While there, she contributed to the design and deployment of CubeSats—miniaturized satellites that expand access to space research.

Luna is a dedicated mentor who encourages women and underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers.

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 11d

Astronomer Dr. Julianne Dalcanton has spent her career trying to understand the mysteries of space, while helping make room for others who want to join in this journey. Dr. Shruti Shrestha interviews Dr. Dalcanton for AWIS Magazine.
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Starry night sky featuring Comet C/1999 F2, also known as Comet Dalcanton, highlighted with a glowing tail.
Dr. Julianne Dalcanton: Cosmic VIsionary

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 12d

Whether you’re looking for your next career, a sense of community, new skills or opportunities, you’ll find it with AWIS. If you are already an AWIS member, if you refer someone who joins AWIS, you will receive a one-month extension on your membership.

buff.ly/4xAl9hy #WomenInSTEM

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 13d

The National Postdoctoral Association is offering scholarships for postdoctoral scholars to attend their 2026 Annual Conference on March 13-14, 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Applications will be accepted through 10/6/2025, at 11:59pm ET. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/x528QWX #WomenInSTEM

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 14d

Pursuing an academic postdoc or a job in industry after your PhD depends on your interests and career goals. AWIS member Dr. Isabel Lam describes both options to help with your decision. Read more: buff.ly/EMrRQaN #WomenInSTEM #Postdoc

What’s Next After Grad School?
Isabel Lam, PhD

Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 15d

A skills-first focus when hiring leads to better quality candidates and better business outcomes. If you haven’t yet made the switch to skills-based hiring yet, join our webinar “Understanding Skills Based Hiring” this Wednesday at 11am ET. Learn more at buff.ly/ORwyVks #Hiring

Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 16d

AWIS member Lisa Escalante has learned that effective leadership is about listening, understanding diverse perspectives, and empowering others to contribute their best. Read more about her: buff.ly/ZyF2OC9 #WomenInSTEM #MemberMonday

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 17d

Ana Maria Rey, PhD, is a pioneering theoretical physicist.
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Rey is internationally recognized for her work on ultracold atoms, optical lattice clocks, and quantum simulations.

Her honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, the Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists, and membership in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.

Her pioneering work in quantum physics has established her as a leader in her field and a role model for women and Latin Americans in science.

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 18d

Join career coach Cynthia Estalilla on October 30 at 12pm ET for an interactive session to learn how to make networking feel intentional, effective, and less intimidating—so it becomes a natural part of your career journey. Register here: buff.ly/wmp1831
#WomenInSTEM

Strategic Networking Beyond Your Next Role
• October 30 at 12 p.m. ET
• Cynthia Estalilla
• Learn how to make networking feel intentional, effective, and less intimidating—so it becomes a natural part of your career journey.
Register at awis.org

Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 19d

Esther Okafor, PhD, studies how obesity reshapes the cellular environment, which could lead to effective therapies for obesity-related diseases including diabetes and cancer. Read more: buff.ly/NGAN1K9 #WomenInSTEM

“When I started my research journey, I didn’t expect to spend years thinking about fat.”
Esther Okafor, PhD

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 20d

Do you have an energy or science technology that could become a startup? Chain Reaction Innovations, the entrepreneurship program at Argonne National Laboratory, is recruiting its next cohort. Learn more. bit.ly/3jZhvOz

Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 21d

When the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889, the names of 72 of France’s greatest scholars were inscribed on the tower’s first floor. More than 130 years later, Paris authorities are seeking to right a historic wrong by adding the names of 72 illustrious women. buff.ly/DurdrX7 #WomenInScience

Eiffel Tower in Paris to celebrate achievements of 72 women scholars

Gustave Eiffel, who designed France's world-famous monument, had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the base of the tower in golden letters. All of them men. Today the Paris City Hall is plans to…

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 21d

Interested in reading about amazing women? Each week, AWIS News Brief celebrates #WomenInSTEM, like environmental scientist and global advocate Jessica Hernandez, PhD, and Charisse D. Stokes, president of Tidal IT Solutions. You do not have to be a member to subscribe. buff.ly/fXYieeX #WomenInSTEM

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 22d

Limited awareness and education about rare diseases often leave patients misdiagnosed and untreated for years. AWIS member Behnaz Akbari discusses how to solve the challenge of undiagnosed diseases. buff.ly/RFpOUXr #RareDisease

Zebra striped ribbon symbolizing rare diseases.
Bringing Rare Disease Sufferers out of the Shadows

Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 23d

During Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, we are celebrating Hispanic and Latino women in science. Read about some of them here. buff.ly/0VGSe3C

Let us know who we are missing in the comments. #WomenInSTEM #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Association for Women in Science @awisnational.bsky.social · 24d

Grace Hopper, PhD, was a pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral. She played a key role in the development of COBOL, one of the most widely used programming languages.
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She played a key role in the development of COBOL, one of the most widely used programming languages.

She earned the nickname “Amazing Grace” for her trailblazing career, which spanned more than four decades.

Hopper received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2016.

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