AAUW NYC Metro

Applications are officially OPEN! for our For Girls in Science Mentorship Program, supported by L'Oréal USA! This exciting new program will match five NYC high school students with a woman working in science. Through a twelve month curriculum, they’ll receive training in research design and science communication, a tour of L'Oréal's Research and Innovation lab in New Jersey, a kickoff week at L'Oréal USA's New York headquarters in October, and the chance to present at the For Girls in Science...

What role can writing play in shaping democracy? From Phillis Wheatley’s poetry during the Revolutionary era to Sojourner Truth’s powerful speeches, Ida B. Wells’s investigative journalism, and Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, women have long used words to challenge injustice and inspire political change. This Women's History Month, former AAUW NYC Metro Rising Leader Izzy Lee shares work from her project Poepathy , exploring how poetry, speeches, and essays have helped drive major social...

On International Women's Day 2026, AAUW NYC Metro gathered for a special brunch, bringing together members and friends for an intimate afternoon of conversation, connection, and celebration. In a city of millions, moments of genuine connection can be rare. This small gathering created the space for thoughtful discussion, shared stories, and new friendships among an extraordinary group of women whose work spans academia, the arts, education, and global public health. The room included no fewer...