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Students, have you made your plan to vote? Election Day is Nov. 5 and you have the opportunity to make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you. Go to go.voteamerica.org/aauw to learn more and invite your friends to vote. Your opinion matters, and your vote is your voice! #ItsMyVote

Meet Ezinne Achinivu, Ph.D., a 2018-19 American Fellow! Dr. Achinivu is dedicated to using science to tackle societal challenges, particularly those impacting human health and the environment. With a strong background in bioconversion, she works on transforming waste into sustainable products. Now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she teaches bioprocessing and sustainable energy and fosters equal access to education for students from all backgrounds. 🎓 Our American Fellowships are accepting applications until November 22! There could be a spot waiting for you. Would you like to make a difference through your research? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gi7Ytew

Calling women in STEM, Business, Law & Medicine! 🎓 Join the movement to increase women's representation in traditionally male-dominated fields. AAUW offers $20K fellowships to support your dreams. Applications close Nov 22. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gi7Ytew

Join us in celebrating National Vote Early Day! Most voters can cast their ballots before Election Day, making it more convenient to participate in our democracy. Check your local election office to see if early voting is available in your area. Ready to make your voice heard? Make your plan to vote and help friends & family make their plan! #ItsMyVote

Calling ambitious women scholars! 📚 AAUW is the nation's #1 non-institutional funder of women's graduate education. Will you be among our next fellowship recipients? Applications close Nov 22. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gi7Ytew

Meet Sydney Turner, Ph.D., a 2022-23 American Fellow! Dr. Turner's groundbreaking research bridges environmental engineering, public health, community development, and social justice. She focuses on improving water storage safety in underserved communities through larval source management, while also working to integrate social justice principles in engineering education to create more inclusive spaces for marginalized students. 🎓 Our American Fellowships are accepting applications until November 15! There could be a spot waiting for you. Would you like to make a difference through your research? Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gi7Ytew

At AAUW, we believe in empowering women through education and leadership opportunities. Last year, AAUW awarded $6.1 million in fellowships to 277 awardees, maintaining our leadership as the nation's largest non-institutional funder of women's graduate-level education. That's why we want to remind you that our Current Funding Opportunities are still open until November 15. There's a spot for you - check our web page to find the best fit for you: https://lnkd.in/gi7Ytew

With only 13 days to go until Election Day, this is our chance to influence the policies that matter to us. Every single vote is essential for amplifying our voices. We hold the keys to our future — your voice matters now more than ever! Don’t delay — ensure you’re registered to vote. You can do it here: https://lnkd.in/exxT89zC. When women vote, we change the conversation!

We know this is a BIG election year given the Presidential election and Congress, where all 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats will be decided. But did you know that this is also a critical year for deciding the future of state and local governance, too? A whopping 21,144 school board seats & 5,793 state legislative seats – will be decided along with governors’, attorneys general, secretaries of state, mayors, and more. #ItsMyVote

AAUW honors the recent passing of Lilly Ledbetter and her outstanding legacy, which will impact women well into the future. She was the pioneer of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 to ensure all women receive fair pay for their work.   Ms. Ledbetter and AAUW had a long-lasting, strong, and productive relationship, and we held her in high esteem as an unwavering icon and trailblazer in the fight for equal pay. In her memory and in her honor, AAUW vows to continue the fight. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eM6aca84   #LillyLedbetter #EqualPay #GenderPayGap