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MEMBERSHIP

Membership: Discounts are available for current undergraduate and graduate students. If you would like to become a member, please click the following link to the GWIS Membership page. From there, you can become a member of the GWIS national branch as well as our local STL chapter.


Eligibility: GWIS STL chapter is a member of the GWIS National Organization whose interest is in promoting women in science. You are eligible to join GWIS if you fit ANY of the following criteria:

  • Any person who holds a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

  • We are an inclusive chapter and believe that everyone is welcome to join, not only women.

  • Issues of gender disparity and reduced diversity in STEM are wide-ranging and will require help from everyone to solve.


Dues: Dues depend on the stage of your career:


Regular
Professional, non-student members. Annual dues are $85.

Transitional
Reduced fees for Postdoctoral Associates and Regular Members facing financial uncertainty. Annual dues are $60.

Graduate Student
Members who are registered for an advanced degree (Masters or PhD). Annual dues are $40.

Emeritus
Retired members. Annual dues are $35.

National Life Member
Regular members who have elected to pay life membership dues. This is a one-time National payment of $650, and covers national dues. Members will still have to pay $20 per year for chapter dues.

Affiliate
Affiliates are individuals who support the GWIS organization but do not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree. This includes undergraduate students who are studying in a STEM field, and anyone who supports the mission of the organization. This is a non-voting membership, and annual dues are $15.

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