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'''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.
'''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.


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* [[Professional fraternities and sororities|Professional fraternities and sororities]]
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Revision as of 01:19, 16 September 2024

Graduate Women in Science
GWIS
FoundedMay 24, 1921; 103 years ago (1921-05-24)
Cornell University
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisScience
ScopeInternational
Motto"United in Friendship through Science"
PillarsConnect, Lead, and Empower
SymbolBenzene, thunderbolt, Nabla
Chapters30+
Members1,000 active
Former nameSigma Delta Epsilon
HeadquartersP.O. Box 7
Mullica Hill, New Jersey 08062
United States
Websitewww.gwis.org

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

Main article: List of Graduate Women in Science chapters

Graduate Women in Science has chartered more than 50 chapters and has more than 30 active chapters.[5][6][1]

Notable members

Main article: List of Graduate Women in Science members

See also

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b "GWIS History - Graduate Women In Science". www.gwis.org. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "About". GWIS Iowa City. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "About". Syracuse GWIS. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Chapters". Graduate Women in Science. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  6. ^ 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
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