Mission Statement

The mission of the Women in EMGS (WEMGS) Special Interest Group (SIG) is to provide a forum for discussion on the specific challenges faced by women in our society, a place for EMGS members of any sex interested in this topic to meet and share with one another, and an organized effort to share our experiences and support each other. Women in all fields of science have encountered barriers due to both negative stereotypes leading to being dismissed more easily as scientists, as well as societal pressures to perform more uncompensated and unrecognized work both in the workplace and at home. For both sexes, expectations in science have been at odds with the fulfillment of responsibilities outside of work (e.g. caregiving) and the nurturing of healthy and meaningful human relationships.

The main event sponsored by WEMGS is a luncheon at the annual EMGS meeting. This luncheon may feature, for example, an invited speaker or a group discussion. Relevant activities of this SIG may also include, but are not limited to, planning and sponsoring symposia, platform sessions, breakfast meetings, social events, and workshops for the EMGS Annual Meeting, and updating members about the latest news through the EMGS website and email forum. Overall, this SIG provides a platform for members from all sectors (academia, industry, and government agencies) to discuss issues of importance to the WEMGS members and provide support to each other. 

SIG Contact

If you would like more information, you can reach out to us here: Women in the EMGS SIG Contact Form

If you are already an EMGS member and are interested in joining the Women in the EMGS SIG:

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SIG Membership

Any EMGS member may join the SIG, serve in a leadership role (SIG Chair/Co-Chair, SIG Representative to Program Committee, Student and Early Career Investigator Co-Chair (SECI), and have voting privileges. Any EMGS Annual Meeting attendees who are not EMGS members and/or SIG members are welcome to attend the SIG meeting at the Annual Meeting. EMGS members may join or leave the SIG at any time, are encouraged to check on their membership status on the EMGS website and can ask SIG leadership to update their membership status as necessary. EMGS members may belong to as many SIGs as they choose, and SIG memberships are free of charge. 

SIG Leadership

Leadership roles in this SIG include a Chair, Co-Chair (optional), Student and Early Career Investigator (SECI) Co-Chair, and a Representative to the Program Committee. Starting in February 2020, the responsibilities for these roles and the timelines and procedures for nominations and elections has been standardized across all EMGS SIGs. 

SIG Files

WEMGS SOP | EMGS Strategic Plan | 2024 Top Global Issues