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Revision as of 00:31, 16 September 2024
| Graduate Women in Science | |
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| GWIS | |
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| Founded | May 24, 1921 Cornell University |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Science |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | "United in Friendship through Science" |
| Pillars | Connect, Lead, and Empower |
| Chapters | 30+ |
| Members | 1,000 active |
| Former name | Sigma Delta Epsilon |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 7 Mullica Hill, New Jersey 08062 United States |
| Website | www |
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS), formerly known as Sigma Delta Epsilon, is an international organization for women in science. It was established in 1921 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States.The organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to connect, lead, and empower women in science. It has over 1,000 members and more than 30 active chapters.
History
GWIS was established on May 24, 1921, at Cornell University by women pursuing graduate degrees in the sciences.[1] The organization was named the Sigma Delta Epsilon—SDE for short.[1] In 1922, a similar local group for women at the University of Wisconsin–Madison agreed to merge with Sigma Delta Epsilon, establishing a national fraternity.[1] Its purpose was "to further interest in science, to provide a fraternity for the recognition of women in science, and to bring them together in fraternal relationship".[1]
Adele Gerard Lewis Grant served as its first president.[2] Sigma Delta Epsilon was incorporated in the state of New York in April 1922.[1] Its first national convention was held in 1922. It joined the American Association for the Advancement of Science as an associated member in 1936 and as an affiliated member in 1939.[1]
In 1931, GWIS established its Formal Fellowships Fund. Its First Research Fellowship was awarded in 1941.[1] In 1970, the Eloise Gerry Fellowship Fund, the first of the GWIS fellowships funded by a single individual rather than by fundraising and small membership contributions, was established.[2]
Graduate Women in Science is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to connect, lead, and empower women in science. Its mission is "building a global community to inspire, support, recognize, and empower women in science." It has over 1,000 members and dozens of chapters spread across the United States, as well as an international chapter that was established in 2013. Its national office is in Mullica Hill, New Jersey.
Symbols
The motto of GWIS is "United in Friendship through Science".[3] Its guiding principles or pillars are Connect, Lead, and Empower.[4]
Its badge is a Nile key with the Greek letters ΣΔΕ in black enamel on its crossbar. Attached to the key are a benzene ring, a thunderbolt, and the nabla.[1] Its colors are those of the spectrum.[1]
Membership
Membership in the Graduate Women in Science is open to anyone, regardless of gender, who has at least a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
Activities
GWIS offers grants, awards, and fellowships. It serves an international network of women scientists and promotes the participation and representation of women in science-related events. The GWIS National Meeting is held annually in June. It also sponsors additional meetings and symposia. The society publishes a monthly newsletter.
Chapters
Graduate Women in Science has chartered more than 50 chapters and has more than 30 active chapters.[5][6][1]
Notable members
See also
- List of organizations for women in science
- List of women's associations
- Professional fraterniies and sororities
- Women in science
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Robson, John, ed. (1963). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (17th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: The Collegiate Press, George Banta Company, Inc. pp. 693
- ^ a b "GWIS History - Graduate Women In Science". www.gwis.org. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ^ "About". GWIS Iowa City. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "About". Syracuse GWIS. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Chapters". Graduate Women in Science. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Anson, Jack L. and Marchesani Jr. Robert F., eds. Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 20h edition. Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation, 1991, p. VII.48–VII49. ISBN 0-9637159-0-9
External links
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- Organizations for women in science and technology
- Organizations established in 1921
- Student organizations in the United States
- 1921 establishments in New York (state)
- Non-profit organizations based in Massachusetts
- Student organizations established in 1921
- Women in science and technology
- Professional fraternities and sororities in the United States