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G ra duat e Wom e n i n Sc i e n c e

GWIS History

Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) was founded 1921 by Adele Lewis Grant at Cornell University. At the time, there were limited opportunities as a female graduate student to socialize and exchange ideas that would ultimately contribute to a successful scientific career. The result: 12 isolated women from various scientific departments who gathered and outlined an organization of women scientists known today as GWIS. 

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GWIS represents one of the first organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of women in science. 

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1920s

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2016

We carry on this legacy today by: 

(1) hosting networking events to connect women working in STEM;

(2) offering fellowships to enable scientific research; and

(3) providing leadership opportunities to develop skills employers will value. 

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Currently: 35 Chapters within the U.S. plus an International Chapter. 

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Meaning the GWIS network is built to stay regardless of location or the career path.

To find out more: visit gwis.org or email us!

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