WASHINGTON DC, September 10, 2024 – (AWIS) – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Lyten, a supermaterials company helping to decarbonize the planet by transforming greenhouse gases into Lyten 3D Graphene™. This supermaterial is then used to manufacture stronger, lighter, and better performing products such as lithium-sulfur batteries, enhanced sensors, and lighter and stronger composites.
“Partnering with AWIS is a significant step for Lyten in fostering diversity and inclusion within the STEM fields,” said Celina Mikolajczak, Chief Battery Technology Officer at Lyten. “We believe in the transformative power of diverse perspectives and are committed to providing opportunities for women to advance their careers in science and engineering. By working with AWIS, we aim to inspire more women to pursue their passions in tech and offer them a place for growth and innovation. Together, we can make real change where the next generation of female scientists and engineers can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements.”
AWIS advocates for policies and practices that support women in STEM, provides networking events and resources that can help women enhance their career prospects and sense of belonging, and serves as a central hub for ideas, content, and activities, supporting companies like Lyten in its efforts to engage and recruit women in science and engineering.
Alana Alcini, Lyten’s Senior Vice President of People and Talent commented, “At Lyten, we are solving some of the toughest scientific challenges in the world, and we recognize that our success hinges on the diversity of our team. By fostering an environment where unique perspectives and backgrounds come together, we drive innovation and achieve excellence. Our partnership with AWIS underscores our commitment to empowering women in STEM and ensuring that every individual can contribute meaningfully. This collaboration will not only help us attract and retain top talent but also set a benchmark for creating inclusive workplaces that inspire female scientists and engineers everywhere.”
In 2024, Lyten received an award from Fast Company for “Most Innovative Company” in the energy space, recognition in Time magazine as one of America’s Top Greentech Companies, as well as being named a Leading Cleantech Company by the Guggenheim Efficient Frontier report. Lyten is the global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries and was named a “Top 10 New Battery Company of 2022” by NAATBatt.
Lyten, as a startup, has raised over $425M to date, including from well-known brands such as FedEx, Honeywell, and Stellantis.
“AWIS is excited to support the future growth and success of such a groundbreaking company,” said Meredith Gibson, AWIS CEO. “Our career center will support Lyten’s recruitment efforts while current employees can access mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities to foster their career development and advancement.”
For more information on AWIS partnerships, visit https://www.awis.org/partners/.
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About Lyten: Lyten is a supermaterial applications company that permanently sequesters carbon from methane, converting it into three-dimensional (3D) graphene. This highly tunable supermaterial is the foundation for Lyten’s innovative, high-value decarbonizing applications. Currently, Lyten is advancing and commercializing next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries, powered by Lyten 3D Graphene™, for use across the automotive, aerospace, defense, and other sectors. In addition, Lyten is developing breakthrough sensors that offer unprecedented sensitivity and selectivity for universal air monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, and health monitoring applications. Founded in 2015, Lyten is led by a seasoned leadership team with expertise spanning the automotive, energy, battery, semiconductor, manufacturing, and defense industries. With over 415 patents granted or pending, Lyten is at the forefront of innovation and currently manufactures its Lyten 3D Graphene material and applications in San Jose, California.
About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS is the leading organization that advocates on behalf of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. AWIS’ mission is dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors.
Contact:
Shelley O’Brien
202-588-8175
obrien@awis.org