As part of the American Association of University Women, the Edmonds SnoKing Branch is committed to the AAUW mission—advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

STEM Scholar Recognition and High School Scholarships

At our May 12 meeting, our branch recognized STEM scholars in the Edmonds high schools and introduced the two scholarship recipients for 2018.

Scholarship recipients Olivia Olson and Trang Minh Phan, with their mothers, Vivian Olson and Thu Trang Phan

And a Reminder of How Long AAUW Has Been Working for Pay Equity…

AAUW members with President John F. Kennedy as he signs the Equal Pay Act into law on June 10, 1963. ( Photo credit: Abbie Rowe, White House Photographs. Courtesy of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston)

Despite the passage of the EPA 55 years ago, women still do not take home wages equal to those of their male peers. If you’re concerned that you may be a victim of sex-based pay discrimination, or if you just want to know more about how the EPA works, this resource covers the basic information to get you started.