This list showcases the main initiatives of our three working groups. If any of these projects interest you or your organization, please contact us to partner up on a future event! 

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Mixers for Diverse/Minority graduate students, faculty and staff
• Faces of Science: Campaign aiming to highlight the diversity of scientists
• Diversity in STEM Panel Discussions
  • Past Speakers: Reginald Hamilton, Jose Fuentes, Miriam Freedman
• Instagram Campaign (similar to Faces of Science)

Communication and Outreach:

• K-12 outreach opportunities in local schools in collaboration with Discovery Space, AWG and AAUW
• Creation of website with helpful STEM activities/resources to be used by graduate students across all disciplines at outreach events
• ‘Ask a Scientist’ booth at community events to promote communication and facilitate discussions between scientists and the general public.

Science Policy:

• Phone Banking Events to call local/state representatives – pamphlets with relevant information are offered to volunteers
• Big Ten Collaboration – bringing WAFS to Big10 STEM departments
• Engaging with Policy Makers and the Public Forum
  • Past Speakers: Richard Alley