American Association for Women in Radiology explained

The American Association for Women in Radiology (or AAWR) is a professional association founded in 1981 as a resource for "professional socialization" for women in a male-dominated field of radiology.^{[1] [2] [3]}

AAWR’s role model is Marie Curie.^{[1] [2]}

The main goals of the association were to provide a forum for issues unique to women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professions, to sponsor programs that promote opportunities for women, and to facilitate networking among women radiologists.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Angtuaco . Teresita L. . Macura . Katarzyna J. . Lewicki . Ann M. . Rosado-de-Christenson . Melissa L. . Rumack . Carol M. . The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR): 25 Years of Promoting Women in Radiology . RadioGraphics . 1 March 2008 . 28 . 2 . 573–582 . 10.1148/rg.282075132 . 18349459 . 0271-5333.
2. News: American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary . 12 January 2021 . www.radiologyinfo.org . en.
3. News: Women in Radiology Leadership . 12 January 2021 . www.appliedradiology.com . en-us.