The AAUW Lake Washington Branch (LWB), is located on the Eastside of Lake Washington. Our members live in the neighboring communities of Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Sammamish, Renton, Seattle, Redmond, Woodinville, Newcastle, Bothell and Kirkland. We come together to further the values and goals of AAUW, particularly focusing on educational and economic equity for women and girls.
Our branch meetings are the second Saturday morning of each month between September and May. They feature presentations from local entrepreneurs, scholars, scientists, and other leaders in their fields. Meetings also keep members up-to-date on branch, state and national activities and are a great way to socialize and make friends.
The branch annually supports the following major projects:
Tech Trek. This AAUW-affiliated one-week summer camp experience for girls entering 8th grade in the Fall immerses campers in activities involving math, science, technology and engineering. Tech Trek 2025 was held at Pacific Lutheran University. LWB sponsored four girls this year.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). Beginning in 2025, The Lake Washington Branch has established an annual scholarship at the local technical college awarded to a student in Early Childhood Education.
AAUW Funds. The branch contributes each year to this national philanthropic organization that gives millions annually to support women scholars and community projects that benefit women and girls. The total amount awarded can vary, but for the 2023-24-year AAUW provided over $6 million to 285 fellowships and grantees. AAUW fellowships and grant support women in diverse fields of study, including awards specifically for women who are reentering the workforce, pursuing fields where they are underrepresented, or are international students.
We invite you to attend a meeting to learn about us and AAUW. You will be warmly welcomed.
If you would like more information about our branch, please contact us via email at lwb.aauw@yahoo.com
American Association of University Women (AAUW), is a national organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, research and philanthropy. Along the way, we make new friends and pursue common interests. Membership in LWB is open to all graduates who hold an associate (or equivalent) or higher degree from an accredited college or university. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or class.
If you are interested in this important work and want to meet like-minded people, we invite you to join us. Click here for a membership form.