The raffle winners! Our 2025 AAUW NYC Metro Holiday Social was a joyful reminder of what makes this community so special, and why we’re heading into 2026 with so much excitement and momentum. The event brought together an incredible mix of new faces and familiar friends: high school students, college and graduate students, early-career professionals, and longtime AAUW members, all sharing a commitment to advancing equity for women and girls in New York City. This intergenerat

By Kate Cooney, 2025 Program Fellow

Recap: For Women in Science Branch Treasurer, Jessica Ryan Sims, PhD  and I recently had the honor of representing AAUW at L'Oréal  Groupe and Vox ’s annual For Women in Science awards here in NYC. Picture this: a room full of world-changing scientists, an astronaut MC (the luminous, sparkling, pregnant Kellie Gerardi), and five researchers whose work is redefining our universe.   Every year, For Women in Science awards five postdoctoral women scientists with major grants to

By Kate Cooney, 2025 Program Fellow

On September 10, 2025 , members and friends of AAUW NYC Metro  gathered at Smashburger in Manhattan  for a fun and meaningful evening in support of gender equity in New York City . We intentionally chose a welcoming, family-friendly venue to bring together women and girls of all ages  — and it worked! The youngest attendee was just eight years old , joined by teens, college students, young professionals , and accomplished community leaders  who all share the same goal: creati

By Isabelle Lee, 2025 Rising Leader: Policy Intern

AAUW has been around since 1881, meaning that many generations have taken part in advancing education with AAUW. Familial links at AAUW...

By Isabelle Lee, 2025 Rising Leader: Policy Intern

The gathering opened with a choice of tours; one of Albany Nanotech Complex, and the one that I chose of the New York State Capitol,...