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����ʦapp Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science

(From left): Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., an associate research professor in ����ʦapp’s Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences; Daniela Nikolova, Ph.D., a senior instructor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences in ����ʦapp’s Charles Schmidt College of Science and associate research professor (retired) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Julie C. Servoss, M.D., M.P.H, associate dean for diversity and inclusion and an associate professor of integrated medical science in ����ʦapp’s Schmidt College of Medicine; and Lianfen Qian, Ph.D., a professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean of academic affairs in the Schmidt College of Science.

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As the nation continues to observe “Women’s History Month,” ����ʦapp has announced that it was recently accepted as an official chapter of the Association for Women in Science (), a global network inspiring bold leadership, research and solutions that advance women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

AWIS was established in 1971 to support female scientists, and advance diversity and gender equality. ����ʦapp’s AWIS chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.   

“We are very proud to be designated as a chapter of the Association for Women in Science, which is integral to our university’s strategic plan,” said , Ph.D., dean of ����ʦapp’s . “More women in STEM will help to address shortages in these fields, enhance economic development, and remove roadblocks that prevent scientists from achieving their goals. The objective of gender equality efforts is to better utilize all of the resources a society has to offer for society as a whole to advance together.”

The ����ʦapp AWIS chapter is composed of 25 members and partner organizations across five colleges at the university: Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, , , , and the .

At the national level, AWIS has engaged major players in STEM including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Congress, The White House, the United Nations, among others.

The ����ʦapp AWIS chapter was formed under the leadership of co-chairs , Ph.D., a senior instructor in the in ����ʦapp’s Charles Schmidt College of Science and associate research professor (retired) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and , M.D., M.P.H, associate dean for diversity and inclusion and an associate professor of integrated medical science in ����ʦapp’s Schmidt College of Medicine.

, Ph.D., an associate research professor in ����ʦapp’s is serving as secretary, and , Ph.D., a professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean of academic affairs in the Schmidt College of Science, is serving as treasurer.

“Efforts to promote women within our institution have far reaching consequences that will provide a path for other minorities to gain equality, support, respect, success and appropriate credit for their contributions,” said Servoss.

While still underrepresented, the number of women in science has continued to rise in many professional and academic areas in the United States, with the exception of computer science and mathematical sciences.

“Our chapter of the Association for Women in Science will strive to engage a younger generation of women, ����ʦapp, and young girls who are intrigued by STEM fields,” said Nikolova. “����ʦapp chapter members are serving as role models for ����ʦapp and future professionals and we are committed to helping women enter the scientific professions of their choice and to reach the full potential of their career goals.” 

����ʦapp’s AWIS chapter is composed of women and men dedicated to supporting women’s entry and ultimate success in scientific professions, including academic positions. The chapter welcomes faculty and staff from the traditional STEM disciplines as well as medicine (STEMM) and the arts and humanities (STEAM).

����ʦapp’s Office of the Provost also has launched , a transformational catalyst program, which is supported by the National Science Foundation and is aimed at generating organizational change for gender equity in STEM academic professions. ����ʦapp’s ADVANCE program, which works very closely with ����ʦapp’s AWIS, is directed by Kate Detwiler, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in ����ʦapp’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

The ����ʦapp chapter of AWIS can be contacted by email at awis.fau@gmail.com or for more information, visit .

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