Upcoming Events
AWIS-NCC Winter Workshop 2024
A Statement of Solidarity
Quick Links:
AWIS National Statement from our CEO and Board President
Social Justice Resource Pack
Tues June 9th Meditation
In the last few weeks we have had many stark reminders of the racial inequality that is a daily reality for many. Too many lives have been needlessly lost and we as a community must take action. The Northern California Chapters of AWIS acknowledges and stands against systemic racism, and we call on our network to join us. The time for diversity, inclusion and belonging is now, and it is needed in our homes, our neighborhoods and our workplaces—in short, everywhere. AWIS is a place where diversity is valued and celebrated. See the National AWIS CEO and Board President's Statement of Solidarity. Our community is nurtured to be an inclusive environment where members can freely express themselves, but we need to expand that belonging outside of AWIS.
By being silent or by accepting ‘business as usual,’ we are only perpetuating the harm of systemic racism. We encourage our STEM community to use whatever privilege you have to empower positive change. Apply your professional influence to diverse and inclusive hiring and retention practices. Educate yourself on the issues and your role in them, starting with this Resource Pack the Board has compiled. Challenge yourself not to look away. Provide mentoring and sponsorship for minority colleagues and amplify their voices. Participate in making space for new approaches and ideas, including employee resource groups. Most importantly, speak up when you witness bias, discrimination, or racism.
Ending systemic racism is a shared responsibility, and will require sustained commitment. We are optimistic that our STEM community members, who learn and adapt constantly in their work to provide innovative technologies, can rise to the challenge of making the STEM community safe and equitable for all. We are constantly inspired by the energy, insights and empathy of our members, and we commit to providing you with resources for becoming agents of change.
Yours in Science and Social Justice,
AWIS Northern California Chapters Committee
Quick Links:
AWIS National Statement from our CEO and Board President
Social Justice Resource Pack
Tues June 9th Meditation
In the last few weeks we have had many stark reminders of the racial inequality that is a daily reality for many. Too many lives have been needlessly lost and we as a community must take action. The Northern California Chapters of AWIS acknowledges and stands against systemic racism, and we call on our network to join us. The time for diversity, inclusion and belonging is now, and it is needed in our homes, our neighborhoods and our workplaces—in short, everywhere. AWIS is a place where diversity is valued and celebrated. See the National AWIS CEO and Board President's Statement of Solidarity. Our community is nurtured to be an inclusive environment where members can freely express themselves, but we need to expand that belonging outside of AWIS.
By being silent or by accepting ‘business as usual,’ we are only perpetuating the harm of systemic racism. We encourage our STEM community to use whatever privilege you have to empower positive change. Apply your professional influence to diverse and inclusive hiring and retention practices. Educate yourself on the issues and your role in them, starting with this Resource Pack the Board has compiled. Challenge yourself not to look away. Provide mentoring and sponsorship for minority colleagues and amplify their voices. Participate in making space for new approaches and ideas, including employee resource groups. Most importantly, speak up when you witness bias, discrimination, or racism.
Ending systemic racism is a shared responsibility, and will require sustained commitment. We are optimistic that our STEM community members, who learn and adapt constantly in their work to provide innovative technologies, can rise to the challenge of making the STEM community safe and equitable for all. We are constantly inspired by the energy, insights and empathy of our members, and we commit to providing you with resources for becoming agents of change.
Yours in Science and Social Justice,
AWIS Northern California Chapters Committee
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AWIS-NCC hosts 3 events through the year to bring together the 3 NCC chapters:
Winter/Spring Career and Personal Development Workshop
Summer Picnic in August
Awards Banquet in September
Please see details and photos of Past Events.
Thank you to our corporate Sponsors!
Winter/Spring Career and Personal Development Workshop
Summer Picnic in August
Awards Banquet in September
Please see details and photos of Past Events.
Thank you to our corporate Sponsors!