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! Executive council members are shown in bold letters.
Sustainable Organization |
Member Support |
Communications |
Empowering Allies |
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President |
Director(s) |
Director(s) |
Director(s) |
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Treasurer |
Monthly Meeting Committee |
Social Media Committee |
Nominate Women Initiative |
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Secretary |
Membership management |
Resources and Blogs Committee |
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Website/IT |
Conference event planning |
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Bylaws |
Code of Conduct |
Annual report |
Privacy Policy
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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.
Read our Journal of Biomechanics article
