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Women in Natural Sciences

Your generosity makes an incredible impact for our students.

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Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) is a free after-school and summer science enrichment program at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Since its founding in 1982, WINS has introduced more than 820 high school girls to future careers in science and other professions by providing science classes, skill-building activities and opportunities for personal growth in a uniquely nurturing setting. The program’s mentoring and support has resulted in 100% of WINS students graduating high school and over 96% attending college.

Please use the form below to make a contribution to Women In Natural Sciences and make an incredible impact for our students. Make a gift in celebration of the outstanding young women of the WINS program and help us earn these matching funds.

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Women In Natural Sciences 5th Annual Poster Presentations and Panel Discussions

Women in Natural Sciences 5th Annual Poster Presentations and Panel Discussions

Saturday, November 1, 2025

On November 1, 2025, the Women In Natural Sciences Program – serving over 1,000 youth since 1982 – presents our 5th Annual Poster Presentations and Panel Discussions. Join us for this special opportunity to meet our remarkable youth and learn about their real-world experiences working alongside scientists, whether from collaborating behind the scenes in our renowned specimen collections to contributing within our world-class environmental engineering labs. Hear from WINS students who recently traveled to South Africa to connect with youth from the Kwa Zulu Natal Region and to learn about biodiversity of the Phinda Reserve! Connect with students from other STEM programs and hear about the amazing work to serve communities in Philadelphia. Find out how you can get involved!

Special thanks to the Drexel University College of Engineering for their collaboration on this program.

Registration by October 29 is preferred, though guests are welcome to attend without prior registration.

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Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m.
Opening and Introduction
Academy Auditorium

10:15 a.m.
Poster Sessions
North American Hall and Science Live

12:00 p.m.
Break
Lunch for registered attendees

1:00 p.m.
Panel Discussions
Auditorium

2:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Conclusion
Auditorium

 

The official registration and financial information of the Academy of Natural Sciences may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.