OUR MISSION
The organization strives to cultivate a global community that inspires, supports, recognizes, and empowers women in science. This commitment is grounded in three guiding principles: Connect, Lead, and Empower.
CONNECT.
Strive to build a powerful international network of women scientists.
LEAD.
Mentor the leaders of today so that they can inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
EMPOWER.
Empower women scientists to excel in their careers.
First meeting of SDE-GWIS Beta Chapter, Madison, Wisconsin, 1922.
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS)
A national organization dedicated to:
- Promoting scientific research through grants, awards, and fellowships
- Advancing women in scientific research
- Recognizing contributions to research and science education
For more than 100 years, GWIS has empowered women as individuals and as a community. Since 1921, we have advanced the participation and recognition of women in scientific fields through funding, collaboration, and professional support. Today, with over 1,000 members worldwide, the organization is stronger than ever. The Madison Chapter (originally the Beta Chapter) was established in 1922.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Membership to GWIS is open to anyone with a baccalaureate degree, regardless of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Many of our members hold master’s and doctoral degrees, but our membership is open to anyone who holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning who supports the mission of our organization.
In addition, absolutely anyone can become an affiliate member, whether or not he or she has obtained a baccalaureate degree. Affiliate members do not have voting rights but are otherwise invited to participate in all GWIS functions, activities, events, and conferences.
Read the Madison Chapter bylaws