The Association for Women in Science has partnered with several professional societies to increase the recognition of under represented people in prestigious professional society awards. Check out the work by AWIS and also, check out this webinar hosted by the American Chemistry Society to better understand the awards process and increase the quality and diversity of nominees and awardees. The concepts are applicapable to other fields.
Are We Awards Ready?
Research suggests women may be drawn more to collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Lehigh ADVANCE will shed light on to what extent and how interdisciplinary work is gendered, not only in terms of participation but in terms of outcomes.