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We are a coalition with members from across the Penn State community that advocates for change, action, and inclusion within science. We support the accurate representation of science in policy, education and society, while promoting the success of a diverse generation of scientists.
02/07/2020
WE ARE for Science (WAFS), the Society for Museum Science Education (SoMuSE), and the EMS Graduate Student Council are hosting another Diversity Mixer this coming Thursday, February 13th, from 4-5 pm in the EMS Museum (ground floor of Deike). The theme is "Speed-Friending"! Come meet and get to know your colleagues from across the university! All are welcome! Cookies will be provided :). See you there!
11/19/2019
LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEM this Thursday!
Hosted by Science Policy Society and WE ARE for Science!
11/07/2019
Thank you to everyone who came to the Women in Science Mixer last night! We had spectacular turnout and wonderful discussion. Big thanks to Dr. Lauren Griggs, Dr. Nita Bharti, and Dr. Erica Smithwick for their insight and advice! Stay tuned for our next event!
Thank you Graduate Women in Science at Penn State/State College Chapter president Molly Rathbun for facilitating the panel discussion!!
11/06/2019
Reminder about the Women in Science Mixer happening TODAY!
10/25/2019
WE ARE for Science (WAFS) and the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) are hosting a university-wide Women in Science Mixer on Wednesday, November 6th, from 5-7pm in 114 Steidle. We will have a panel discussion featuring Dr. Erica Smithwick, Dr. Nita Bharti, and Dr. Lauren Griggs, with discussion on 1) generally being a woman scientist, 2) impostor syndrome, and 3) work-life balance. Following the panel discussion, we will have time for community and fellowship. Food will be provided! Come meet women scientists from across the university! ALL are welcome! See the attached flyer for more details!
Mark your calendars! We will have a general meeting on November 5th, 2019 at 5pm in 541 Deike Building! Share your ideas with us!
09/20/2019
March now, swim later!
09/20/2019
Come see us!
09/20/2019
Thank you SoMuSE and Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences for the pictures from our Diversity Mixer! We had such a great turnout! Thank you to everyone for coming and we hope to see you in the future! :)
09/18/2019
Had a great time at Constitution Day this past Sunday!