Associations of Women

Canada

 

Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technologyis a non-profit association that promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science, engineering and technology.

 

US

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) (US) advocates for women in STEM, striving to ensure that, among other things, female scientists are recognized for their achievements, promoted without bias and compensated fairly.

American Association of University Women (AAUW)(US) is a leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.

Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM)(US) is a standing committee of the National Research Council (NRC). Its mandate is to coordinate, monitor, and advocate action to increase the participation of women in science, engineering, and medicine.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)(US) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization in the United States that stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers.

Scientista Foundation(US) empowers pre-professional women in STEM through content, communities, and conferences.

Women in Science Research Network (WISRNet) (US) is a cross-disciplinary network of academics, archivists and practising scientists who have come together to examine the participation of women in learned scientific societies, from the early 19^th century to current times.