Women in Network Science Society

Our mission is to foster opportunities for education, employment, and career advancement of women, trans and non-binary genders in network science.

The Society is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the work, perspectives, and expertise of network scientists who identify as underrepresented genders in the field. The Society intends to increase the visibility of these individuals in academia, government, and private industry, and improve gender representation in network science broadly. By leveraging its members’ professional and social networks and creating safe spaces for conversation, the Society aims to create mentorship opportunities, facilitate collaborations between junior and senior researchers, and establish a network of resources for the well-being and professional development of its members, including, but not limited to, informal mental health support and funding opportunities. 

Our specific goals are threefold: 

1. Increase the presence and visibility of women, trans and non-binary genders as participants, speakers, and organizers of scholarly gatherings within network science, social networks, and complex systems. 

2. Promote collaborative learning and networking with role models from underrepresented backgrounds towards advancing careers of junior researchers in network science. 

3. Encourage research and discussion on gender representation in STEM and society.

In-person Meetings

Membership is free and open to everyone who seeks to support WiNS in its mission. We particularly encourage students (undergraduate and graduate level) and early-career researchers to join us. 

To become a member, please fill out our application form. Members receive access to the WiNS Slack workspace and mailing lists.

Please note that acceptance does not happen automatically. Applications are typically processed within two weeks.