About IWB.
Mission
Our mission is to foster an environment where women and under-represented genders in the scientific field of biomechanics can gain support, visibility, and allyship.
Vision
Our vision is to see an international biomechanics community that respects, values, and promotes gender equity.
Core Values
Community, Sponsorship, Well-Being, Excellence
Organization Chart
Click on the titles of each pillar (in blue) to learn more about them! Learn more about our Leadership Team here.
Sustainable Organization
Supporting the operational and financial stability of the organization.
Member Support
Helping members succeed personally and professionally.
Communications
Elevating the representation, reputation, and visibility of members.
Empowering Allies
Educating and empowering allies within and outside our membership.
Privacy Policy
We respect requests to be unlisted in our membership directory and listservs. Please see the Membership Toolkit Privacy Policy for more information on our membership database.
Bi-annual Survey Results
We want to support our members as best as we can. Check out our Membership Survey Results to learn more about what our members are saying.
History
The International Women in Biomechanics (IWB) was formed in July 2020 by two postdoctoral fellows, Dr. Ana Ebrahimi and Dr. Jayishni Maharaj, on opposite ends of the world. Catalyzed by the exacerbation of STEM gender inequities and experiences of professional isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, a single post on social media sparked a movement.
