Seattle AWIS

What does the future of biologic drugs look like? 🧬

Join and on May 20 for an engaging conversation on innovation, regulation, and the future of biotech through algae-based therapeutics.

Hear from:
✨ Nhi Khuong, PhD
✨ Summer Radler, MS, RAC, ASQ CQA

Whether you join us in person or virtually, this is an exciting opportunity to hear directly from leaders shaping the future of medicine.

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM PT (In Person) | 6:30 PM PT (Online)
📍 + Virtual
🎟 Free + open to all

Hello May ✨ A new month, new conversations.

Join us and for a dynamic event exploring how innovation in biotech is reshaping the future of medicine.

Hear directly from industry leaders as they break down how algae-based platforms are opening new possibilities for treatment, access, and scalability in biologic drugs.

📅 May 20
⏰ 6PM PT (in person) | 6:30PM PT (virtual)
📍 Fred Hutch + Online
🎟 Free + open to all

Tap into something insightful this month.

SeattleEvents

Support women in STEM. Inspire what’s next 🎉

The Seattle AWIS Awards Banquet is more than a celebration, it’s a moment to recognize impact, honor achievements, and invest in the future of women across all stages in STEM.

Be part of what makes this night possible by becoming a table sponsor.

To learn more, contact: [email protected]

They’re live ✨ Tickets are now available for the Seattle AWIS Awards Banquet.

Join us on June 16, 2026 for a night dedicated to celebrating outstanding women advancing STEM. Think meaningful connections, a beautiful atmosphere, dinner, drinks, and a room full of inspiring people.

Ticket details:
• Students: $30
• AWIS Members: $35
• Non-Members: $40
Available April 15 – June 14

This is one of those nights you’ll want to be in the room for.

🔗 Link in bio for tickets + full details

📅 Happening This Week

Seattle AWIS is excited to co-host Path to the Nobel Prize with Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) featuring Dr. Mary Brunkow, PhD.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on the journeys behind groundbreaking discoveries and what it takes to pursue impactful research.

🗓 April 15
📍 Hybrid Event
🕕 6 PM PT In-Person | 6:30 PM PT Online
✨ Free and open to all

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader at the forefront of scientific innovation.

🔗 Link in bio to register

Path to the Nobel Prize ✨

Join Seattle AWIS for an inspiring evening with Dr. Mary Brunkow as she shares the journey behind groundbreaking discoveries and the pursuit of scientific excellence.

📅 April 15, 2026
🕕 6 PM PT — In Person (Fred Hutch)
🕡 6:30 PM PT — Online
🎟 Pre-registration required

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader at the Institute for Systems Biology and gain insight into the path toward impactful scientific innovation.

Register through the link in bio.

WomenInLeadership

What an incredible evening! 🚀✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our event with retired NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger. Hearing her stories from space, the classroom, and the ocean floor was truly inspiring.

Grateful to everyone who came out and made this evening special. This is what community looks like! 💙
See you at the next one!

What does it really take to reach space? 🚀
Join us this Wednesday as former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger shares the behind-the-scenes story of becoming an astronaut and working on the International Space Station.

You’ll hear about the training, teamwork, and perseverance that make human spaceflight possible—and walk away with encouragement to pursue your own ambitious career path, whatever that looks like.

This isn’t just a space talk. It’s about what’s possible when you aim high.

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM PT
📍 In-person or virtual

This event is free and open to all! RSVP with the link in our bio.

SeattleEvents

⏰ Only 3 DAYS left to apply for the 2026–2027 Seattle AWIS Scholarships!

📅 Application deadline: March 15, 2026
🔗 Link bio to learn more

If you know an eligible student who would benefit from this opportunity, please share this with them or within your network.
Let’s continue supporting the next generation of women in STEM!

AcademicLeadership SeattleCommunity

Seattle AWIS is proud to recognize our 2026 Award Winners, three incredible leaders whose work continues to advance science and uplift women across the field!

🏆 Dr. Joanna Ellington
Award for Science Advancement and Leadership

🏆 Dr. Kim Ingraham
Award for Early Career Achievement in STEM

🏆 Dr. Nina Salama
Award for Excellence in STEM Education & Outreach

Their innovation, leadership, and dedication are helping shape the future of STEM and inspiring the next generation of scientists and leaders.

Join us in congratulating this year’s award winners 👏

🚀 The Path to Becoming an Astronaut

Join us on March 18 for an inspiring evening with former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, MS, Applied Geosciences.

From geosciences to spaceflight, Dottie will share her journey, the realities of astronaut training, and what it takes to build an unconventional career in STEM.

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM PT (In Person) | 6:30 PM PT (Online)
📍 Fred Hutch, Thomas Bldg
✨ Free & open to all

This is one you don’t want to miss. RSVP with the link in bio.