Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events *
AWIS SF is looking forward to hosting fun and meaningful events — from coffee chats and casual hangouts to speed mentoring and volunteer opportunities.
Got an idea? Share it with us and help shape experiences that bring our community together!
Strategic Influence for Women in STEM
Women in STEM often lead within systems that weren’t designed with them in mind—yet they are expected to navigate those systems, create impact, and drive change all the same. Understanding how power, influence, and decision-making actually operate can be the difference between working harder and leading more strategically.
AWIS Member Orientation
New to AWIS? Been a member for a while but need a refresher on all of our benefits? Join us for a member orientation on March 18 at 2pmEST.
From Rocks to Rockets: How I Became a NASA Astronaut
Join Seattle AWIS for an inspiring evening as former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger shares her remarkable journey to space. With a background in applied geosciences and a passion for exploration, Dottie will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and unexpected moments that shaped her path to becoming an astronaut. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into the training, teamwork, and perseverance behind human spaceflight, as well as encouragement for forging their own bold career trajectories. This is a rare chance to hear from a trailblazing scientist who has truly reached for the stars.
Give to Gain - International Women's Day Panel
Join us for an International Women’s Day panel celebrating this year’s theme, “Give to Gain.” Hear leaders share stories of mentorship, reciprocity, and the power of women supporting women in STEM. Leave with practical insights and inspiration to uplift your own networks. Cost: FREE for ALL
From Academia to Opportunity: How Scientists Can Use LinkedIn Strategically
AWIS-PA is hosting a virtual fireside chat titled “From Academia to Opportunity: How Scientists Can Use LinkedIn Strategically” on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 pm PT. The featured speaker, Dr. Elena Hoffer, PhD, is an accomplished scientist who has successfully leveraged LinkedIn to build a strong professional presence. She has grown a global community of more than 130,000 researchers and is widely recognized for her practical, honest, and empowering guidance on personal branding, networking, and career strategy—specifically tailored for scientists.
Thinking About Gender & Science: From Marie Curie to Katalin Kariko
The Philadelphia chapter will host Susan Lindee, PhD, Janice and Julian Bers Professor of History and Sociology of Science, Department of History and Sociology of Science, University of PA. Dr. Lindee’s talk will explore the experiences of Marie Curie and other women including the physicist Lise Meitner, the environmentalist Rachel Carson, and some scientific couples including Marie and Antoine Lavoisier, and Carl and Gerty Cori.
AWIS NCC Women's Day Social 2026
Meet AWIS Northern California at Oakland United Beerworks for our 2026 Women’s Day Social! Enjoy, crafts, trivia, and good vibes while connecting with fellow women in STEM!
Cultivating Emotional Resilience as a Woman in STEM
Cultivating Emotional Resilience as a Woman in STEM is an interactive workshop that explores the invisible pressures women face across STEM fields—from confidence gaps and gendered expectations to chronic stress and burnout. Blending neuroscience, women’s health, and lived experience, the session guides participants in understanding how subconscious thought patterns shape stress, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools like journaling, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity-based practices, attendees learn how to rewire stress responses, reclaim self-perception, and build sustainable emotional resilience for both personal and professional growth.
Rebuilding Trust in an Era of Change
Through Trust Catalyst, an immersive game experience, you won't just learn about trust — you'll practice building it in real time. You'll make decisions, see their impact, and discover how small choices create lasting change in workplace relationships.
This session is for anyone struggling to connect with colleagues, feeling unheard by leadership, or trying to build teams where people actually want to show up. Minda Harts, author of Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, shares practical strategies for turning workplace tensions into productive conversations, reframing trust.
This webinar is FREE for members and non-members.
AWIS SF Galentine's STEM Social
Put on your Galentine’s best and meet AWIS SF at The Toy Soldier to hang out with your STEM besties!
Whether you’re coming with your lab mates, your office crew, or flying solo, this night is all about celebrating the brilliant women and friends who make our community shine. Expect an evening full of laughter, mingling, and fun.
We’re keeping the activities lightly under wraps, but you can look forward to:
✨ Fun, easygoing games (the kind that spark conversation without making you feel put on the spot)
✨ Space to build new friendships and network with other amazing women in STEM
Bring any STEM friends along with you, the more the merrier. 💞
Whether you’re new to AWIS SF or already part of the squad, this night is for connection, community, and celebrating each other.
See you there, Galentines!
And a heartfelt thank‑you to Johnny Love and Toy Soldier for hosting us!
How Women In STEM Can Lead Without Burning Out
In STEM leadership, precision, high standards, and attention to detail are essential—but when those traits tip into perfectionism, they can quietly undermine confidence, health, and innovation. For many high-achieving women, the drive to excel comes with a hidden cost: burnout, stalled creativity, and the feeling that success is never quite enough.
In this engaging and science-backed session, Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany will help you recognize the perfectionist patterns that keep you overworked and unsatisfied, understand why high performers—especially women in STEM—are more vulnerable to chronic stress, and adopt practical strategies to lead with both excellence and ease. You’ll discover how to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to steady, sustainable growth that fuels both your career and your well-being.
This webinar is FREE for members and $29 for non-members.
AWIS SF Happy Hour Networking Event
AWIS San Francisco is hosting a Happy Hour Networking Event on December 18🎉 This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow STEM professionals, expand your network, and wrap up 2025 with meaningful conversations. Registration is required! Be sure to save your spot!!
Workshop on Creative Approach to Science Communication
From the detailed work of research to the practice of communicating results to diverse audiences, creativity is an essential part of science. This webinar explores the creative dimensions that lie at the heart of science communication and examines how explicitly integrating creativity can help scientists—especially women in STEM—share their stories, research, and perspectives more effectively.
In the first part of the webinar, Dr. Anatolli Kozlov will provide a conceptual overview of how creativity can be understood in the context of science communication. Drawing on parallels between science and art, we will unpack several key dimensions of creativity relevant to this field.
The second part will involve hands-on exercises and tools to help participants ideate and design their own creative science communication projects. The webinar will conclude with a facilitated group discussion, during which participants will share insights and articulate practical takeaways.
This webinar is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
From Science to Strategy: Exploring Consulting, Regulation, and AI with Aruna Dontabhaktuni, PhD
Join the San Diego Chapter on December 12 at 12 p.m. PT for a conversation with Dr. Aruna Dontabhaktuni, PhD, CEO and Founder at PharmaPro Consulting and RegKey, with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology and Regulatory Affairs across all drug development phases.
This event is FREE for members and non-members.
Pathways to Power: Women in STEM
Join the AWIS Philadelphia Chapter via Zoom to hear from successful women at different stages of their careers (early, mid, senior) at this virtual career panel with the panelists listed below. The event will start with introductions/individual journeys, followed by conversational style questions on career pathways/development, and opportunity to network and ask questions.
Navigating the Private Funding Landscape
In this webinar session, Mia Thomaidou, Ph.D., will offer an introductory look at common elements of philanthropic funding, how to identify opportunities aligned with your work, and guiding principles for crafting strong initial proposals. Participants will gain practical insight into approaching private funding as one component of a diverse and sustainable research portfolio.
This webinar is FREE for members and non-members.
