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San Diego Chapter - Mission Statement
AWIS-San Diego is committed to supporting the advancement of women in science and science-related fields by providing opportunities to participate in professional networking, mentoring, and leadership activities.

STRENGTHS of Joining AWIS:

• AWIS is a national organization with over seventy chapters, allowing continuity for members who are relocating and opportunities for a national network of women in science-related fields.
• AWIS-National is politically active and provides opportunities for members to be informed about, and active in, issues relevant to the status of women in the sciences.
• Membership to AWIS is affordable and easily accessible to women in all areas of science, including students.
• AWIS-SD provides networking opportunities through regularly scheduled events and by participation on active committees.
• AWIS-SD provides opportunities for active members to take on leadership roles within the chapter and within AWIS-National.
• AWIS-SD provides forums that deal with a variety of issues important to women working in the sciences, e.g., balancing work and family life, maternity leave issues, harassment and discrimination, and women's perspectives on science and science-related issues.
• AWIS-SD supports local girls in their scientific growth and achievement.
• AWIS-SD has a good internal communication network, consisting of a web page, e-mail alerts, and monthly newsletters.
• Many members show an active interest in mentoring junior members of AWIS-SD.
• AWIS-SD provides access to local job opportunities.