National Womens Studies Association University of Maryland

The National Women's Studies Association leads the field of women's, gender, and sexuality studies. Established in 1977, the Association has been the leading organization dedicated to advancing women's studies scholarship, teaching, and activism for over 40 years. NWSA supports the work of women's studies practitioners; conducts and disseminates research on the field; strives to develop multi-racial, multi-ethnic programs, services, and operations; and hosts an annual conference that draws more than 1,800 attendees.