american association for women in radiology american association for women in radiology 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. american association for women in radiologyformation1981 (1981)websitewww.aawr.org aawr’s role model is marie curie. 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.