Since 1881 AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls.

AAUW—with more than 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide—advocates education and equity for women and girls. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day—educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our public policy advocacy, community programs, voter education campaign, leadership development, and conventions and conferences. AAUW's work extends globally through its international connections.

AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3 million in fellowships and awards for outstanding women and for nonprofit organizations. AAUW also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education.

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and workplaces through community and campus outreach programs, a resource library and online advocacy tools, a Legal Referral Network, and various research reports. LAF provides support to workplace sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference to all women. Please read Revamping the Reach of Legal Advocacy into the Private Sector by Delaware State LAF Chair, Dr. Kathy Jacobs for more information.

AAUW's Value Promise

By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

AAUW's Mission

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

Request for AAUW Delaware Officers

If you are interested and willing to serve on the AAUW DE Executive Board, please contact Maisha D. Britt, Nominating Chair at martibritt@ymail.com or (302) 674-4321 at your earliest convenience. We will consider co-officers and co-chairs for the following 2009-2011 positions: President-elect; Membership Vice-President; Finance/Treasurer, College/University Committee Chair, and First Stater Newsletter/Directory Editor. It would be a great honor to you, your branch, and AAUW DE to have you come and share your time, talent, and friendship. I thank you in advance for your consideration.

In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

The Newark and Coastal-Georgetown Branches of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), with assistance from the Office of Women’s Affairs at the University of Delaware, will hold the eleventh annual AAUW Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics luncheon on April 18, 2010. The Newark Branch of AAUW began the Honors Luncheon in 2000 in response to AAUW’s gender equity initiatives, and honored students from New Castle County. Coastal-Georgetown Branch joined in sponsorship in 2005 to make it a state-wide event, adding Kent and Sussex Counties. In ten years, 371 young women have been honored.

WHO: Honorees are 11th grade women, one from every Delaware high school — public and private with a junior class of 35 and more students — who excel in science and/or mathematics. We honor juniors rather than seniors so that these young women can benefit by including the award on their college entrance and scholarship applications.

WHAT: A celebratory luncheon followed by an inspiring, young, female speaker currently working in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field. After the luncheon is an optional tour of the university. Alexis Cox is our 2010 speaker. Alexis currently works at W.L.Gore and Associates as a member of the technology capabilities team, a team focused on enabling innovation. A 2001 Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Delaware, she previously worked in solar energy for AstroPower, Inc. and GE Energy. In her various engineering jobs, Alexis has worked with a diverse set of customers, including Apple, Nokia, LG, the US Army, NASA, and HP. Her math and science education has allowed her to travel the world, helping people solve their technical problems. In her spare time, Alexis enjoys kickboxing, horseback riding, and traveling.

WHERE: Perkins Student Center of the University of Delaware, Academy Street, Newark. From 896 (North College Avenue), East onto Park Place, then Left onto Academy Street. The Parking Garage is on the right just after the Bank of America Career Services Center.

WHEN: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 12:30-3 p.m.

WHY: To recognize academic excellence, encourage higher education and careers in STEM fields, and promote equity for girls and women. Any additional funds raised are contributed to AAUW’s Educational Programs Fund.

To register for AAUW Luncheon - Email Gretchen Cox at thecoxes05@comcast.net

Directions to Perkins Center, UD Campus - Link to map here.

On left is Maria Simoes, Coastal-Georgetown Past President and on right Maisha Britt, Past Delaware AAUW President at 2008 event