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At the annual meeting of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), as the Association of Women in Science, a chapter-based organization that is today the largest multidisciplinary organization focused on women across all employment sectors and all disciplines.
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AWIS advocates for passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments which bans sex discrimination in schools. It states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
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In 1974, AWIS won a lawsuit against the NIH for low representation of women on review panels.
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AWIS persuaded a leading publisher to withdraw a new edition of a medical text that featured "Playboy"-style photos.
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AWIS joins women's groups to ensure passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act which bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. Under the Act, a woman cannot be fired or denied a job or promotion because she is or may become pregnant, nor can she be forced to take a pregnancy leave if she is willing and able to work.
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At the request of women's organizations, President Carter proclaims the first "National Women's History Week," incorporating March 8, International Women's Day.
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Sally Ride officially becomes the first American woman astronaut.
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More than 33% of U.S. medical school students are women, up from 9% in 1969.
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AWIS Grants-At-A-Glance first comprehensive compendium of funding opportunities, made available to AWIS members.
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First AWIS Chapters Conference held in Washington D.C., sponsored by the Sloan Foundation.
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AWIS wins the Presidential Mentoring Award for Creating Tomorrow's Scientists: Models of Community Mentoring.
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AWIS board member appointed to the Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology (CAWM-SET); report published July 2000.
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AWIS staff testify in Congress on HR 3007, "The Advancement of women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Act."
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AWIS president is apppointed to the National Leadership Council of Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST), the organization established to ensure implementation of the CAWMSET recommendations.
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AWIS chairs Science and Environment Task Force of Women's Appointment Project.
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"Un Mano A La Futuro," the Hispanic version of the AWIS Mentoring Book, "A Hand Up," is published.
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Following remarks made by Harvard President Lawrence Summer, AWIS launches media campaign in rebuttal.
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First multi-cultural internship program kicks off with funding from the Henry Luce Foundation.
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AWIS launches new member benefits to support career and leadership success.
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AWIS receives grant from Elsevier Foundation to launch national Work/Life Balance Program.
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First AWIS member to receive the Nobel Prize in Medicine, Carol Greider, is recognized for her work on telomeres.
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Collaboration begins with 7 partner societies to address the under-representation of women among recipients of awards from STEM disciplinary societies.
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AWIS celebrates 40 Years of Service to and for Women in STEM.
