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, Read More…
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General Meeting – Nov 5th at 5pm
We’ll be having our first meeting this Fall on November 5, 2019 in 541 Deike Building at 5 pm. We’re very interested in new members with new ideas for how we can serve our communities, so if you’re a first time participant, please do attend. We hope you’ll drop by and chat with us about Read More…
Climate Change Action – Sept. 20
Hello all, Please join us THIS Friday for the following event! Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/401473590555665/ Climate Change Action Climate Change is the big challenge of our time. In the US the topic has become strangely politicized, and we have to thank the younger generation to remind everyone that the planets future is nonpartisan. We Read More…
Diversity Mixer on Sept. 18th in EMS Museum!
Do YOU support Diversity and Inclusion in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics)? Join us for a Diversity Mixer in the Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery! When: 5pm – 7pm on Wednesday, September 18th Where: EMS Museum (ground floor of Deike) There will be FOOD! There will be Trivia! ALL ARE WELCOME! Read More…
Upcoming Outreach Event: Constitution Day!
In one month, WE ARE for Science will be participating in Constitution Day (http://www.constitutiondaycentre.org/). The event promotes celebration of the US Constitution and civics education and engagement in our communities. We plan to do another “Ask a Scientist” booth and talk about Science Policy! When: Sunday, September 15th, from 1 pm – 3:30 pm (we will setup at 12:30 pm) Where: Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg Read More…
Ask a Scientist at Arts Fest!
WE ARE for Science will be hosting an “Ask a Scientist” booth at Arts Fest outside of the Deike Building! Come visit us between 10am and 2pm on Thursday (7/11) and Friday (7/12). We will have geology and weather themed demos. Let’s talk science!