Don’t miss the chance to nominate yourself for an AWIS award! They want to recognize AWIS members who show exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and dedication to inclusivity across all career stages - from students to mid-career professionals to senior leaders. Self-nominations are due September 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Non-members can join AWIS during the award cycle to be considered.

As DEI policies in precollege education face new challenges, join this SWE member session to explore strategies, resources, and ways to support students. Led by Nicola Mohan and members of SWE’s DEIB Advisory Group, the session includes a 30-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A.

Have you ever considered what you would do if you weren’t in your current job? Have you thought about running your own business or developing another income stream? Becoming an entrepreneur takes some reinvention, but for many, it is worth the journey. Entrepreneurship has no prerequisites, just the willingness to learn and evolve. Pivoting from corporate employee to entrepreneur requires an entirely new set of skills, but there are many resources to help.

Call for 2026 National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference Abstracts! The NPA Meetings Committee is seeking abstracts for 60-minute concurrent sessions and poster presentations to be included in the 2026 NPA Annual Conference. Abstracts will be accepted through Tuesday, September 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Southern Nevada is rapidly transforming into a hub for biotech, and to support this sector, the city of Las Vegas and its partners are investing in infrastructure. The BioHealth Innovation Challenge is a competition seeking game-changing proposals to develop and operate a biosciences incubator lab in Las Vegas. The winning project will be awarded $10 million. Eligible participants must register by Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 3pm PT to participate and apply.

In transitioning to an international scientific career in New Zealand, Erin Bomati, PhD, had to overcome challenges, including how to navigate a smaller, more interconnected scientific ecosystem. She shares her experience with AWIS member Georgina To’a Salazar, PhD.

Carol Holland, board of directors chair-elect of the Construction Management Association of America, sits down with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, to discuss the evolution of the construction management industry and how AI and digital twin technologies are reshaping the field. She shares stories from her high-profile career and breaks down persistent myths about working in construction management, from sustainability and jobsite culture to flexibility and who belongs in the field.

The loss of diversity in STEM has real world consequences for both society and excluded individuals. The STEM Booster Act of 2025 seeks to prevent that by providing grants to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups in science and engineering. Read about the importance of this legislation and how to contact your representatives to encourage them to support it.

AWIS is launching a new career center experience! The updated platform features a STEM-fluent algorithm so you can easily highlight technical skills and quickly find opportunities that match.

This virtual, cohort-style experience is built for women in STEM preparing to return to the workforce after a career break of one year or more. This program provides personalized support to help you relaunch with purpose - covering resume and interview prep, negotiation strategies, your “transition pitch,” and more. You’ll also join a supportive peer network and receive a virtual headshot and digital badge to mark your return.
Applications open in August.