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Our membership is comprised of women and men with a wide range of educational backgrounds and career and professional development goals who share an interest in promoting the advancement of women in science.
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AWIS Washington, DC Metropolitan chapter purpose(s):
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Increase the number of women obtaining their degrees in science and technology at all levels
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Increase the number of women participating in the scientific and technological workforce at all levels
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Raise public awareness of the scientific and technologic skills and contributions of women
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Collaborate with other scientific, educational, and women’s organizations in developing national and community programs that meet the above goals
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Provide awards for and recognition of individual women scientists in order to advance the above goals