Association for Women in Science

Vera Rubin, PhD, was an American astronomer who discovered dark matter. Rubin earned her PhD at Georgetown University in 1954. She had attempted to enroll in the astronomy program at Princeton, but was barred due to her gender. Working with Kent Ford, Rubin’s observations of the stars within spiral galaxies showed that galaxies must contain more mass than can be directly observed, the first results supporting the theory of dark matter. Among her many honors, Rubin was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1981, only the second woman astronomer ever elected. https://lnkd.in/eHVHuWDE #WomenInScience NVIDIA Carnegie Science

There is a revolution in genealogical research fueled by advancements in technology, particularly AI. Georgina To’a Salazar, PhD, explores the advances as well as about ethical considerations for responsible use, and options for those who want to get more involved with genealogy. https://lnkd.in/eyN_dd24 #WomenInAI Identifinders International, LLC

There is a revolution in genealogical research fueled by advancements in technology, particularly AI. Georgina To’a Salazar, PhD, explores the advances as well as about ethical considerations for responsible use, and options for those who want to get more involved with genealogy. https://lnkd.in/eyN_dd24 #WomenInAI Identifinders International, LLC Georgina To'a Salazar, PhD Colleen Fitzpatrick Claire Glynn Laura Olmsted Dr. Nicole Price

From hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, and expert-led presentations, the 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit, taking place April 7-9, offers value to lab professionals at all stages in their careers. Don’t miss the chance to connect with peers, gain new knowledge, and elevate your leadership at this premier event for lab professionals. https://lnkd.in/dmg2GmF #WomenInScience

Discover the art of influencing without authority on April 24 at 12 p.m. ET with Melody Wilding, LMSW. Learn to communicate your ideas effectively, ensure your work is recognized, and propel your career forward. This session will equip you with the tools to navigate workplace dynamics and excel professionally. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gieqRTcW #WomenInScience

The AAAS Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice and AAAS SEA Change will host a roundtable discussion on the laws and regulations that govern federal grant terminations, including procedures for appeals, this Friday, March 28 at 12pm ET. This webinar is intended for Principal Investigators (PIs) or other project leads on federal research grants. Register for Responding to Federal Research Grant Terminations here: https://lnkd.in/eSxeBAb8 #WomenInScience STEMM Opportunity Alliance AAAS

Equal Pay Day marks how many days a woman would need to work into 2025 to earn what a man earned in 2024. The Paycheck Fairness Act would be a significant step toward closing the gender wage gap. Read more: https://lnkd.in/easYXw72 #EqualPayDay

Garima Vyas, Practice Director at Indigo Beam Consulting, strives to create environments where people discover their strengths, take ownership, and exceed their own expectations. Empowerment is the foundation of her leadership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNs7me9h #WomenInScience #MemberMonday AWIS Houston

Elizabeth H. Blackburn, PhD, shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Blackburn earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge in England and did her postdoctoral work in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Yale. In 1978, Blackburn joined the faculty of the University of California, Berkeley, researching the telomere, a structure at the end of chromosomes that protects the chromosome. For her work on the structure of telomeres, and co-discovery of telomerase, she shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the first Australian woman Nobel laureate. https://lnkd.in/ebHtVxgw #WomenInScience University of California, San Francisco