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:
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.
Promote collaborative learning and networking with role models from underrepresented backgrounds towards advancing careers of junior researchers in network science.
Encourage research and discussion on gender representation in STEM and society.
The society offers exciting opportunities for its members to connect with each other, support each other, and discuss issues and perspectives for planning and realizing their career goals.
During WiNS events and on our virtual platforms, we follow the manual of good practices for maintaining safe spaces and respectful conversations (more info).
In-person Meetings
WiNS will host a satellite at NetSci 2025 on June 2nd, 2025. All details can be found here.
WiNS hosted a poster session at NetSci 2023 on July 11th, 2023. Check out the program here.
WiNS hosted a satellite at NetSci 22. Check out the program on our satellite website.
WiNS hosted a social at the European Conference on Social Networks (EUSN).
Virtual Activities
WiNS hosts a regular virtual seminar at Dartmouth College. The seminars are open to everyone. Check the seminar website for scheduled talks or join our seminar mailing list.
WiNS hosts regular virtual writing groups. Click here to find out more.
WiNS hosts a virtual book club for its members. Topics include network science, data science, feminism, and career development.
WiNS collects helpful resources for early-career researchers together. Explore our GitHub repository and contribute!
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.
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Want to request an update on the WiNS website? Fill out this update request form.
Other questions? Contact us by email.