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Registration is now open for Science Talk ‘25, the annual conference of the Association of Science Communicators. At ASC, we believe that science is a human right. Connecting the multifaceted world of science communicators is critical for building a strong and knowledgeable society. 

SCIENCE TALK ’25 is taking place as a hybrid conference April 3-4 in person in Raleigh, North Carolina, and with real-time online participation. Conference registration is now open! We are also accepting abstracts for the poster/art session. 

The conference theme for 2025 is Science With Society, reflecting our view that science and society are deeply intertwined. Do you share that perspective? Join us!
We look forward to seeing you at Science Talk ’25.

In November 2024, GWIS hosted a virtual film screening of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap. This is a 2015 documentary that examines the significant underrepresentation of women and minorities in software engineering. Directed by Robin Hauser Reynolds, the film explores the systemic issues contributing to the gender disparity, such as cultural biases, stereotypes, and educational barriers. It delves into the history of women in technology, showcasing figures like Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper, and highlights contemporary efforts to diversify the tech industry.

We discussed the film as a group with a great mix of GWIS members from a variety of scientific fields, only some of whom have experience in computer science. We had an engaging discussion about gender disparities in different fields, as well as our personal early exposures to the field of computer science. We discussed educational tools and experiences that can encourage underrepresented groups to pursue STEM fields, such as Hello Ruby, LegoLeague, and Girls Who Code. 

This film screening was organized by the GWIS Programming Committee and supported by the GWIS Ruth Dickie Special Projects Fund (see history here). We are grateful to Ruth Dickie, a Professor Emeritus at UW-Madison, whose estate donation helped establish the fund in 1993. 

Thanks to those of you who joined us and stay tuned for future film screenings!!

Call for National Committee Volunteers!
 

The Program Committee of Graduate Women in Science is in search of members. For example, do you believe mentoring is useful in science and want to organize mentoring webinars for the GWIS community? There is a committee position for you. 
For all positions, National Committee members must be in good standing (dues paid) and must subscribe to the objectives of the organization. Thank you for helping to create a stronger national organization of GWIS! 

Contact our President, Nafisa Jadavji, at jadavji@gwis.org with any inquiries. 

Do you have any questions about GWIS? Schedule a time to chat with current GWIS President Nafisa Jadavji during offical office hours Tuesday 10 - 11am EST and
Thursday 1 - 2pm EST.

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About GWIS

Founded in 1921, Graduate Women in Science is an inter-disciplinary society of scientists who collectively seek to advance the participation and recognition of women in science and to foster research through grants, awards and fellowships. We comprise over 30 active chapters of more than 900 women who are "United in Friendship through Science" to support and inspire member professional goals and mutual appreciation of science. Learn more at www.gwis.org.

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