[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 77 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
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             TRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 30, 1996

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Association of Women 
in Science [AWIS] which is celebrating its 25th year of service and 
commitment to young girls and women in science. AWIS is the largest 
multidisciplinary science organization for women in the United States. 
Founded in 1971, AWIS is a nonprofit organization committed to the 
achievement of equity and full participation for women in all areas of 
science and technology. Serving as a national voice, AWIS has made a 
lasting impact on the accessibility of science education and scientific 
careers to women.
  During this special year, AWIS plans to focus its efforts on the 
continuation and expansion of its programs that promote educational and 
career opportunities for women in the sciences and engineering. Two 
current projects include: The Association for Women in Science 
Mentoring Project and Women Scientists in Academia: Warming up a Chilly 
Climate. The mentoring project, funded by the National Science 
Foundation, is a community-based program at 12 locations throughout the 
country that attempts to foster cooperation between local 
representatives of scientific organizations, and undergraduate and 
graduate students. The Women Scientists in Academia project is funded 
by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and focuses on improving college and 
university environments for the advancement of women in science.
  Equality of opportunity for all Americans, regardless of gender, 
race, ethnicity, religion or physical ability, is the cornerstone of 
our democracy. We must afford all of our citizens access to science 
education and science careers without discrimination or other barriers. 
Our advancement and competitiveness in the global marketplace depends 
upon it.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a proud moment for me to recognize the ground-
breaking achievements of AWIS and express appreciation to this 
outstanding organization for their continuing work toward equity for 
all women in science and technology.

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