Formed in 2025, the Voice Foundation’s “Women in Science” aims to Promote, Inspire, and Recognize the significant contributions by women who seek to advance the field of voice and speech through scholarship and mentorship. This forum seeks to encourage and expand the impact by women in acoustics, aerodynamics and laryngology fields, and help women advance to leadership positions.

Subcommittees serve Voice Foundation attendees to forward their impact in 5 areas: International Endeavors; Breaking the Glass Ceiling; Basics of Grant Proposals; Clinical Practice and Essential Skills; and Surviving and Thriving in Academic and Tenure.

Women in Science honors one individual each year who embodies the steadfast creative leadership and enduring mentorship, promoting and inspiring women around the world in the field of voice and speech. Eligibility for the Pioneer Award: (1) history of activity with the Voice Foundation, (2) female, (3) significant impact for work in acoustics, aerodynamics and/or laryngology. Candidate must be alive at time of the Voting (done by attendees present during annual Women in Science meeting) but is not required to be present at that year’s Voice Foundation Symposium.