Research Guides: Women and Science: Organizations

Organizations promoting women in STEM fields

American Association for Women in Science
American Association of Immunologists. Committee on the Status of Women
American Astronomical Society, Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy
American Society of Cell Biology. Women in Cell Biology The Women in Cell Biology Committee is an advocacy group for all ASCB members. It sponsors career development programs, career achievement awards, childcare grants for meeting attendance, career advice columns, and web-based resources, including a list of outstanding women scientist speakers that helps promote gender equality and diversity in the field of cell biology.
Association for Women Geoscientists an international organization devoted to enhancing the quality and level of participation of women in geosciences and to introduce girls and young women to geoscience careers. Membership is open to anyone who supports AWG's goals.
Association of Women in Computing
Graduate Women in Science Established at Cornell University in 1921, the organization promotes graduate student women in STEM fields.
IEEE Women in Engineering IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the largest international professional organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests to a career in engineering.
International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists INWES is a global network of organizations of women in STEM fields, reaching over 60 countries worldwide.
The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) is a standing committee in the Policy and Global Affairs division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology was founded in 1981 as a not-for-profit association aimed at encouraging women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics . SCWIST aims to support and promote the education of girls and women through programs and activities in partnership with the community.
Society for Women Engineers "For more than six decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry."
Women in Cancer Research "Women in Cancer Research Women in Cancer Research is a membership group, within the American Association of Cancer Research, committed to recognizing women's scientific achievements and fostering their career development and advancement in cancer research."
Women in Technology "... premier professional association for women in the technology industry... offers a broad range of support, programs and resources to advance women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom."