Welcome to the Huntsville, AL Branch of AAUW!

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Our program theme for this year is Women in STEM.

Learn how one young girl from Fairfield, Alabama, an industrial steel town, was ignited for lift-off to pursue her dreams, achieving professional success in an exciting industry, despite the discouragement from her peers and high school teachers in the 90’s.Register at https://aauwhuntsville.square.site/Ms. Ross is currently a Senior Manager of Engineering Support for Production Operations at United Launch Alliance (ULA), a leader in commercial space flight with a 100% success rate… Please join us Tuesday, December 5th at 5:30 pm in Rm. 301 of the Shelby Center for Science & Technology (SST). Dinner at 5:45 & program at 6:15.

For more information about our speaker, registration, and meeting location, please visit our Calendar Page.

Please help spread the word by sharing this email or our Facebook event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/751747550129738


Thank You AAUW Huntsville Branch Tech Trek 2023 Volunteers!

Tech Trek is a residential, STEM program for rising 8th grade girls offered by American Association of University Women (AAUW) Huntsville branch and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).


Checkout what we’re doing, saying, and meeting about these days on our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/aauwhuntsville/


Ongoing Events

Join the ¡Adelante! Book Club as they discuss the December book, Dear Denise: Letters to the Sister I Never Knew by Lisa McNair. Date: December 18, 2023 (3rd Monday); Time: 5:30 pm; Location: Zoom. Please let Karen Rudiger, Patricia Smith, and June Wilson if you are interested in joining us! Go to our Activities Page for contact info and to read more about the selections.

What AAUW does for women and girls is captured in this cool YouTube video, titled, “Ifs and Onlys and Little Girls’ Dreams!”


AAUW, the American Association of University Women, is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners.

For more than 128 years, AAUW 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 all aspects of our work.

Join us and support an organization with a long track record of crucial issues affecting women:

    • Education
    • Civil Rights
    • Family and Medical Leave
    • Sex Discrimination … and others

Help our 100,000 members work for change:

    • Promote gender-fair classroom practices and national legislators on AAUW priority issues
    • Mentor girls and women
    • Raise money to fund women scholars
    • Raise money to fund ground-breaking research
    • Participate in a community action program or start your own project

While we’re known for getting things done, we also take time to enjoy each other’s company. As an AAUW member, you will belong to a strong network of talented people, one that can stimulate a lifetime of personal and professional growth.

AAUW’s Mission
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

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

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AAUW was founded in 1881, in Boston, Massachusetts. The Huntsville Branch was chartered in April 1949. AAUW is open to all graduates who hold an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university on the list of qualified institutions. Undergraduates are welcome to become AAUW student affiliates.

AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full participation in the group on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. Membership is not by invitation.