AWIS-North Carolina

🎓 Interested in exploring a career in academia? The NC State Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program is accepting applications from doctoral students interested in learning more about faculty careers. 🔗 Learn more about the program and application details: oe.ncsu.edu/building-future-…

📚Join @AWISNC and @AWISDC on Nov 18 at 7pm ET for a virtual book club discussion of Radium Girls by Kate Moore. Discover the true stories of the women in the radium-dial industry who fought for justice and changed history. Register via the QR code or at tinyurl.com/48yk3z5f

🔬 Looking back on a great day celebrating the next generation of STEM leaders! AWIS NC is proud to celebrate the nine exceptional young scientists recognized through the 2026 Young STEM Star Awards, presented in partnership with the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair✨

🌟 Member Spotlight- We’re proud to celebrate three outstanding #AWISNC members and their recent accomplishments! These achievements reflect the leadership, research, and impact our members bring to STEM. Interested in becoming part of the community? Join #AWIS NC today. #STEM

📣Here are three upcoming #AWIS national events to attend: September 17: Preparing for the Future of Work September 23–24: 17th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference October 8: How to Successfully Pivot from Academia to Industry Register at awis.org/whats-next-webinars… #AWISNC #STEM

☕️2026 Meet&Greet event, Sep 22 at 4:30-6pm Join #AWISNC for an evening of coffee, tea, and connection as we celebrate the incredible postdocs who contribute so much to research and innovation. Everyone is welcome! 📍Lot 63, Baker Coffeehouse, Pub & Wine Bar, Winston Salem #AWIS

🌟Congratulations to our 2026 Volunteer Award recipients: Sally Lee and Rachit Chandrakul, recognized for their exceptional leadership among K-12 students Alex Pendino, our STEM Outreach Star recognized for her outstanding commitment to NCSEF, NC SciFest, & Public Day Thank you!

📚Join @AWISNC & empowerminds to learn about Sarah Yang's, a neuroscience undergraduate at @UNC, journey and how strategies for standardized testing has helped her journey. 📅September 17, 2026 @ 7-8pm 💻 Zoom; Register at tinyurl.com/ys6prky3 #AWIS #AWISNC #Student #Testing

⏰Our virtual Book Club w/ author Lauren Wittenberg Weiner is in two weeks! Join @AWISDC and @AWISNC as we explore the themes of Unruly: When the Rules Stop Working for You 📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM ET 💻 Register: luma.com/t7dqe2xu or scan the QR code #AWIS

📚Join @AWISDC & @AWISNC for a virtual Book Club Fireside Chat w/ USA Today bestselling author @WWCPrez! Lauren will discuss her book Unruly: When the Rules Stop Working for You. 📅June 30 ⏰6:30–8PM ET Register today: luma.com/t7dqe2xu or scan the QR code. #AWIS #BookClub

🚨AWIS-NC will host a booth at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Public Day for All event on June 1, 2026 from 10am – 3:30p.m. at Wake Forest Biotech Place in Winston-Salem, NC. Sign up for this free event by scanning the QR code or at visitwinstonsalem.com/event/…🧬

💙AWIS-NC is proud to sponsor The Skin We’re In: We ALL Have Skin on April 23rd. Middle and high school students can: 🔬 Examine skin and hair follicles under microscopes 🧬 Learn about skin regeneration 🧱 Build 3D models of skin layers 📅 ncsciencefestival.org #AWISNC #STEM

We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by AWIS as a Pipeline Powerhouse & named among this years Star & Shooting Star Chapters!✨ Through our Inspire Innovation STEM Program, AWIS NC is reaching hundreds of K–12 students across the state🚀 #AWIS #AWISNC #AWARDS #Students #STEM

We are so honored for this award!

The AWIS-NC Mentorship Program will be hosting a webinar. This event is specifically designed for our younger generation of future physicians. Date: Tues March 31 Time: 6-7PM Register by scanning the QR code or at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🌟We are looking for volunteers to join us March 21 at NC State University to judge the Young STEM Star Awards at the NC Science & Engineering Fair, celebrating outstanding science projects by female students from underrepresented communities. Email us [email protected]

Strong chemistry, supportive networks, and a whole lot of heart 💘 🧬 This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the community that powers and advances women in science. Happy Valentine’s Day from AWIS–North Carolina! #ValentinesDay #WomenInSTEM #Valentines #Networking #AWISNC

📚AWISNC & AWISDC Book Club Reminder! Join us for a virtual book club discussion with guest Sue Rusche, as we deep dive onto her book Marketing Pleasure. Anyone is welcome to join, so ensure to invite all your book lovers to join! 📅 Wed Feb 25 ⏰ 7–8PM 🔗bit.ly/4sF24yO

The 2026 AWIS Scholarship Program is OPEN🎉From doctoral research awards to career re-entry scholarships, bridge grants, and leadership awards, AWIS is investing in women at every stage of their STEM journey. 📅 Deadline: February 28 🔗 Apply now at awards.awis.org/ #AWIS

🌟On Dec 20 2025 AWISNC members represented our chapter at Discovery Place, engaging the community and helping spark curiosity through science.💡Want to get involved in future events? Keep an eye on our upcoming opportunities! #AWISNC #STEMAdvocacy #WomenInSTEM #AWIS #STEM #NC