The Chicago Area Chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS Chicago) was founded in 1978 as a local chapter of the national organization. We proudly recognize that Argonne National Laboratory’s women scientists and engineers helped initiate the formation of the AWIS Chicago chapter 40 years ago.

AWIS Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory joined in our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, May 31, 2018,at Argonne National Laboratory.

We presented the inaugural Pioneer Woman Award to Dr. Marianne Schiffer, a senior biophysicist at Argonne National Laboratory and established supporter and mentor of women in STEM.

The Celebration included:

– “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome” – A workshop presented by leadership from AWIS National

– Engaging and inspirational speakers

– Tour of Argonne National Laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source (APS)

– Networking and time to mingle with other supporters of women in STEM

– Refreshments and cake