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Become a Member Today

If you would like to join our community, please create an account and complete the membership forms. Our membership runs on a calendar year and is offered at three levels, including a discounted rate for students and trainees:

  • Professional Members (10 USD)

  • Trainee Members (5 USD)

  • Supporter/Ally Members (5 USD)

If you need financial assistance to cover membership costs for any reason, please email membermanagement@intwomenbiomech.org.

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Why Should You Become a Member?

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Networking

We maintain online forums for our community to network internationally, find collaborators, ask questions, and share advice and resources.

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Professional Development

We host regular teleconference meetings and workshops that provide resources and professional training for our community. We also collaborate with international biomechanics societies on “Women in Science” events.

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Advancing Equity

We offer resources and education for the entire biomechanics community on addressing bias and advocating for gender equity. We also work with other affinity groups to address intersectional biases and promote fair and accessible programs across biomechanics societies.

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Career Enhancement

To elevate the visibility and recognition of women’s work in biomechanics, we facilitate nominations for professional society awards, spotlight members through social media and communications, and offer a public directory of women in science to support collaborations, speaking invitations, and recognition opportunities.

Member Perks

  • Access to the Private IWB Member Directory

  • Opportunity to be listed in the IWB Public Member Directory

  • Access to Message Boards (including job postings)*

  • Support and resources for award nominations of women in professional biomechanics societies*

  • IWB event access (all virtual and in-person events)*

  • Resources to support your career, professional development, and more*

  • Eligibility to vote in IWB elections and stand for elected or officer positions*

  • Volunteer and professional development opportunities (e.g., collaborations with biomechanics societies on Women in Science events)*

  • Opportunities to be featured through Member Spotlights, “Paper of the Quarter” highlights, blog posts, and more

  • Opportunities and a platform to advocate for gender equity*

*Perks available to our IWB Supporters/Allies!

Become a Member Today!
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