International Women’s Day 2019 – Celebrating the Contributions of the Women of ACSM
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International Women’s Day 2019 – Celebrating the Contributions of the Women of ACSM

March 8, 2019

Angela Smith, M.D., FACSM | Mar 08, 2019


The International Women’s Day 2019 campaign theme of “Balance for Better” encourages challenging gender bias, considering STEM careers for women and celebrating achievement. The UN Women’s theme of “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change” also promotes women in scientific fields. Both themes resonate with the American College of Sports Medicine’s initiatives from the time ACSM was created in 1954. Let’s explore what women have done for ACSM, and what ACSM has done for women!

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