[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1110]
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                   JUNE: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MONTH

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                           HON. SCOTT L. KLUG

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 1996

  Mr. KLUG. Mr. Speaker, since June is Science and Technology Month, it 
is appropriate that we honor the 25th anniversary of the Association 
for Women in Science [AWIS]. This association is the largest 
multidisciplinary science organization for women in the United States. 
Founded in 1971, it has grown to 74 chapters with nearly 6,000 members 
nationwide.
  AWIS is committed to achieving equity and full participation of women 
in all areas of science and technology. Serving as a national voice, 
the association has been recognized for its leadership and has made a 
lasting impact on the accessibility of science and engineering 
education and careers to women.
  A high priority of AWIS is diversity in the broadest definition, 
including race and ethnicity, workplace, education level and 
discipline. The scope of this diversity is reflected in its membership. 
Disciplines include natural sciences, from agronomy to engineering, and 
social sciences, from anthropology to psychology. Nearly 60 percent of 
AWIS members hold a Ph.D. In addition, more than 50 percent are 
involved with academic institutions. The remainder work in industry or 
government.
  AWIS has also been instrumental in nominating women who were 
subsequently appointed to the National Science Board and the 
President's Committee on Science and Technology. Members have also 
received several prestigious national awards such as the National Medal 
of Science. I would especially like to commend the president of AWIS, 
Jaleh Daie, a professor at the University of Wisconsin. She was 
recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Network of Women in 
Technology International.
  In 1996, AWIS celebrates 25 years of service and commitment to 
equity, leadership training, diversity, and to supporting women in 
their career advancement. I am pleased to honor this important 
organization which is committed to a strong and diverse science and 
education enterprise.

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