News Digest November 2025

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GWIS Members are also invited to join the December GWIS Book Club discussion featuring *Sisters in Science* by Olivia Campbell—a narrative of four remarkable women physicists who escaped Nazi Germany and reshaped modern scientific history. The virtual conversation will take place on Friday, December 5th at 12:00 PM CST, with registered participants automatically entered into a drawing to win a free copy of the book. scan the QR code to register

2025 GWIS Fellowship Application Advice Webinar

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 GWIS National Fellowship Program. Applicants are encouraged to prepare materials early ahead of the January 12, 2026 deadline. To support applicants, GWIS is hosting a Fellowships Application Advice Webinar on Friday, November 21, 2025. The session will feature GWIS Fellowship Committee leaders, Dr. Zoe Hansen (Co-Coordinator) and Dr. Aubrey Jeffries (Program Officer), who will walk attendees through the application process, key evaluation criteria, and common pitfalls to avoid. The webinar will also include insights from previous fellowship awardees, including Dr. Asma Fallah, Tolulope R. Kolapo, and Christine O’Sullivan. Members across time zones are welcome, with live access provided from 9:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM ET. Scan the QR code to register

The 2026 GWIS National Conference: More details will be available soon

Looking ahead, the 2026 GWIS National Conference is scheduled for June 11–13, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota. This annual gathering will bring together scientists, students, and leaders from across STEM for workshops, networking, and community-building sessions in the scenic Black Hills region. Further details will be announced soon.

GWIS Opens Nominations for the 2026 Honorary Membership Awards

GWIS is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Honorary Membership Awards, celebrating outstanding women scientists whose achievements exemplify excellence across research, education, and scientific communication. This prestigious recognition includes four award categories: the Bette Barnes Promising Young Scientist Award, the Florence R. Sabin Research Excellence Award, the Jean E. Simmons Science Education Excellence Award, and the Science Communications Award. Members are encouraged to nominate colleagues, mentors, or emerging leaders who have demonstrated exceptional impact in their fields. Nominations must be submitted online by January 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. View the form here or reach out to the committee at hmac@gwis.org for additional questions.

GWIS National Fellowship 2026-2027
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 GWIS National Fellowship Program, one of the organization’s hallmark funding opportunities supporting graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and women in STEM across all disciplines of science. Interested applicants should prepare their materials ahead of the January 12, 2026 deadline. This program continues GWIS’s century-long tradition of advancing women scientists through direct research support. Apply here

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News Digest September 2025

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:21:00 GMT

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Gender equality in 2025: gains, gaps and the USD 342 trillion choice

2025 is a crossroads. One road leads to deeper poverty, weaker economies, and human rights stripped away. The other, propels economies forward, building safer societies and fairer futures for everyone.Read more .Photo credit: Pexels.com (feyre b)

50 most important women in science in 2025

The gender gap in STEM is a complex issue with many interrelated causes. Some argue that there are fewer women who are genuinely interested in STEM careers. While there is some truth to this, we can never deny that discrimination and sexism are big hurdles. The case of Emmy Noether, an unsung hero in maths and physics, demonstrates this. Discrimination was so intense during her time that she was blocked from having a teaching position at the University of Göttingen by influential male members of the faculty. Nevertheless, she pushed on even teaching for free during her first years without holding any official position. Her lectures were promoted under David Hilbert’s name and it was made out to be that she would only be “assisting." Despite this being a constant theme in her life, even enduring an unpaid professorship position, she stayed the course and made great contributions to mathematics and mathematical physics
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The Woman Nearly Lost In History
In 1856, Eunice Foote made a groundbreaking discovery about the warming effect of carbon dioxide, a revelation that would shape our understanding of climate science. Despite her pivotal role, she was unjustly denied recognition solely because of her gender in a male-dominated scientific world. Eunice's unwavering curiosity and determination led her to uncover truths that laid the foundation for the greenhouse effect, yet her findings were overshadowed, and her name was omitted from the official record. Her story is a powerful reminder of the barriers women faced, and continue to face, in pursuit of knowledge. Today, scientists are working diligently to honor her contributions, shining a light on her invaluable work. Eunice Foote's legacy inspires us to persist in the face of adversity, to challenge inequities, and to ensure that the visionary voices of women are recognized and celebrated in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Read more
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Top 5 women's health headline

August 2025 brought a wave of important updates that continue to shape the care of women across all stages of life. In the ever-evolving field of obstetrics and gynecology, noteworthy advancements emerged in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, oncology, and more. In this monthly recap, Contemporary OB/GYN highlights the most impactful regulatory news, clinical research findings, and expert perspectives. Read more Photo credit: Photo credit: womeintech.co.uk

Join us as we host Dr. Fleischman, a forensic anthropologist and GWIS alumna
Please join GWIS for a casual conversation with Dr. Fleischman, a forensic anthropologist and GWIS alumna! Register here

Enter to win a free book!!
Enter to win a free copy of "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkin, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science" by registering for our October book club (must be a GWIS member to win)! We'll be meeting on October 24th at 1:00 PM EST. Scan the QR code or register here
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GWIS National Fellowship 2026-2027
The application for the GWIS National Fellowship is now open. Apply here

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