Chapter News and Announcements
Have a Great Summer!
We are working on our fall events schedule. Watch for updates as they become available.
Check out this article on our 2026 Bingham Award recipient that was published by AWIS National in their June 30, 2026, News Brief:
https://awis.org/awis-philadelphia-chapter-2026-awards-dinner-balancing-mentorship-work-and-personal-life/
Start Talking Science
Start Talking Science is looking for STEM researchers to present non-technical posters about their research to the general public on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6-8pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.
The presenters will go through a review process including drafts, feedback, revisions, and workshops. Research in any STEM field and at any level is encouraged! To sign up, submit a non-technical research summary here: https://tinyurl.com/STSsubmit The submission deadline is July 31, 2026.
About Us: We aim to increase the public awareness of — and interest in — cutting-edge Philadelphia area research in order to make STEM more accessible. We hope to foster insightful conversations and connections while strengthening the communication skills of researchers.
Flyer and more information: https://tinyurl.com/STSpresenters
Contact: info@starttalkingscience.com
***AWIS-PHL Receives 2026 Shooting Star Chapter Award***
Philadelphia: All Around Awesome Award
AWIS Philadelphia Chapter took its established Mentoring Circles program in a new direction by partnering with Bryn Mawr College. Together they launched a pilot undergraduate mentoring initiative targeting STEM students – which is earlier in their careers than ever before. The inaugural cohort paired six undergrad mentees with three experienced mentors for monthly sessions covering resume building, interview prep, and career development. Strong feedback from all participants earned the program an invitation to return the following year.
Other Local Events of Interest
Watch for future events here.
News From AWIS National
AWIS Career Center : AWIS has migrated our career center database to a new skills-based platform that allows users to specify STEM skills with more granularity. The algorithm can then make more precise matches between jobseekers and employers – saving time, increasing job satisfaction and retention, and reducing bias in hiring. We encourage all members to create an account and upload your resume to help build and test the capabilities of the new database. Give it a try and spread the word to members and prospects. You do not have to be a member to use the AWIS Career Center. Watch this introductory video or learn more on awis.org.
Highlights - Celebrating AWIS-PHL
AWIS-PHL wants to recognize you! Did you have an achievement (publication, promotion, award, or similar) that you would like us to post on our website and highlight in next year’s Chapter Annual Report? If so, please send an email to secretary@awisphl.org with the details.
Dr. Roshell Muir received award from AAMC
Roshell Muir, PhD, a Past-President of AWIS-PHL, was awarded the AAMC 2025 MedEdPORTAL Outstanding Reviewer Award, and was recognized at the AAMC Annual Learn Serve
Wishing all the best to Mayassa Bou-Dargham, PhD
Mayassa has announced her new role as an R&D Senior Scientist at Castle Biosciences, Inc. in the Greater Houston, TX, area. Castle Biosciences (Nasdaq: CSTL)
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Email webmaster@awisphl.org if you have a highlight for us to post.
Offerings from AWIS National
AWIS National What’s Next Webinars
These programs are free for AWIS members, who may also access recordings of past webinars! There is a charge for non-members and a group discount option.
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