Weekly Wrap-Up

Weekly Wrap-Up

Summer is just around the corner, many of us may be taking a break, trying to catch up with life and the world, recharging, or traveling. As you make your summer plans, know that we appreciate all the effort that you have contributed over the last six months. We are working hard to focus the goals and outcomes of our organization. At any point, please share your ideas and your pod's ideas with us! 

,

Take Action Tuesday

,

This week, we continue our partnership with our friends at UCS, who are hosting a webinar with Andy Rosenberg from UCS and Amanda Stanley from COMPASS, to discuss the efforts to create support for science and science based decision-making in government in order to protect public health, safety and the environment. The webinar will be held on June 28th from 12-1PM MDT. 

Register here!

This is a great opportunity to hone your skills in communication, leadership, organizing, strategy, relationship building, and other key aspects of leading effective change.

Take Action Tuesday

This week, we celebrate our organization and our accomplishments. Join us!
1) This is an exciting week for 500 Women Scientists as we throw a launch party Saturday, June 3rd. If you can’t join us in Boulder, CO, please organize an activity with your local pod and tell us about it!  
https://500womenscientists.org/updates/2017/5/11/launch-party-preparation


2) Summer time is movie time and watching a movie can still be activism!  Could superheroine Wonder Woman break the box office, and thus set the stage for more movies with badass lead women?  We suggest a ladies night out to the movies. Some cities are hosting women-only viewings!  If you get a chance to attend one, let us know!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/28/movies/women-only-screenings-of-wonder-woman-sell-out-and-prompt-complaints.html?mabReward=CTM4&recp=2&mi_u=66772212&mi_user_hash=2f477cc0e2e5622708597ee78420201ce488466594ec858f132c5445&_r=0

Weekly Wrap Up

Another week where our normalcy and capacity for outrage is challenged. Our hearts are with Manchester. 

WHAT WE'VE DONE

 

WHAT WE LIKE

Take Action Tuesday

This week we partner with our friends at the Union of Concerned Scientists who provide a range of tangible trainings and resources to help advocate for science. We encourage you to check out their WatchDog Toolkit, which includes open actions and hands-on advocacy guides. Look for more in the coming weeks and months as we work with UCS to help women scientists weigh in on policy-relevant topics.

The federal 2018 budget proposal is out, with deep cuts to science.  Let your representatives that investing in science is critical. 

500 Women Scientists is on its way to becoming a powerful organization representing the voices of tens of thousands of women scientists all over the globe. Help us keep the lights on while we get up and running. Just a few dollars goes a long way! (Note: Please use "Sending to friends and family" to avoid paying a fee domestically (the fee is unavoidable for overseas donations).  We are not yet a 501(c)3, so donations are not tax deductible at this time. All donations will go towards expenses directly related to the 500 Women Scientists project.)