These Women Are Tackling the Gender Pay Gap
“The pay gap persists even after adjusting for education, choice of major, hours of work, industry, and occupation of employment.” — 2012–13 AAUW American Fellow and research analyst Sanjukta Chaudhuri, Ph.D. Read more »
Celebrate Yourself and Learn to Say No: Niken Carpenter’s Advice to Immigrant Women
When 2014–15 AAUW Career Development Grantee Niken Astari Carpenter first moved to the United States, she didn’t know many people — but when she met members of the AAUW Erie (PA) Branch, she found lifelong friends, mentors, and a connection to a community. Read more »
Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D.: Chronicling Black Women on the Front Lines of Protest
In a watershed year when more women publicly rebelled against inequality, unified, agitated, showed up, organized, and raised their collective voices, women’s movements globally have moved to the forefront and are making history almost on a daily basis. Read more »
Five Books by Women Authors You Need in Your Life
The best authors dedicate their lives to writing the novels, biographies, and think pieces that expand our understanding of humanity, inspire new beliefs, and help us make sense of the world. Read more »
How to Build a Strong Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Mentorship can make a significant difference in one’s career, particularly for women in underrepresented fields. Read more »
AAUW Coretta Scott King Fellows: Scholars and Women of Action
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate the work of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King by remembering the achievements of a few AAUW Coretta Scott King Fund awardees. Read more »
The Future of Women’s Empowerment in Morocco
“I look forward to using what I have learned during my fellowship in the United States and my time at AAUW to … continue the work of bridging the gender gap for young Moroccan girls and women.” — Souad Kadi Read more »
Telling Black Women’s Untold Stories
Former AAUW American Fellow Patrica Bell-Scott, Ph.D., has dedicated her life to giving a voice to black women’s experiences and creating a space to “expand research by and about us.” Read more »
Seeking Success for Girls in STEM
“Men need to understand the value of women and become advocates,” says Unoma Okorafor. ”Only then will we be able to expand the conversation.” Read more »
Meet PowerPlay NYC: Inspiring Futures for Girls of Color
AAUW is helping the next generation of superstars emerge through Title IX advocacy and Community Action Grants. Read more »
