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High School STEM Scholar Recognition
Marianne North April 22, 2026
Proud families clapped as their daughters received recognition for their achievement in STEM fields. The high school juniors received awards for their excellence in science, math or technology. They were nominated by their high school teachers and counselors. AAUW member Tonna Kutner spoke about AAUW and its most recent research on pay equity. Four outstanding women scientists gave presentations about their research, their sometimes erratic paths to earn their degrees, and the… Read More »
AAUW Seattle No Kings Protest Sponsor - March 28, 2026
Beth Wood April 2, 2026
On March 28, 2026, more than 100 “No Kings” protests took place across Washington state, organized by Indivisible and sponsored by AAUW Seattle. These events were part of a nationwide day of action responding to policies and actions of the second Trump administration. Our members showed up all over the area from Everett Washington, to Venice, California. Here’s some of their reactions. Also, check out photos in the slideshow below. Judy: I wore my AAUW… Read More »
Scientess Podcast with Dr. Karen Levy
March 16, 2026
In the fall of 2025 Dr. Karen Levy approached AAUW Seattle for support of an idea – a podcast that encouraged women to “just do it”. Often we get focused on all the obstacles to being our best professional and personal selves – Karen and her guests are helping us think differently. Scientess is now Live! Our AAUW Seattle board saw the value and the synergy in Karen’s idea, and we provided her with… Read More »
Tech Trek - A Week to Remember!
Reitha Weeks August 14, 2025
Dissecting squid, learning about gravity and making a hydrometer, designing and building a balloon powered car, planning a family budget…plus some free time with soccer or volleyball, puzzles or cards…All in a day’s activities at Tech Trek! Tech Trek is a one-week, residential science camp for rising 8th grade girls and students who identify as female. The annual camp is organized by Washington state AAUW and was held at Pacific Lutheran… Read More »
AAUW Seattle Steps up to Support Graduate Student Research at UW
June 15, 2025
In June 2025, the Seattle Branch of AAUW provided $10,000 to help fund women graduate students’ research on projects of the University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS). This is a collaborative project involving Dr. Elena Austin, Department Chair of DEOHS and AAUW member, who will mentor the students. The students receiving this support will provide Seattle Branch the results of the research in the form of… Read More »