Updates & News
It is all the small things that each one of us does that will make the difference - helping our neighbors in times of need, speaking up for climate change and health care, being role models to the young girls in our communities, and remembering to appreciate the progress (however small) we are making. Enjoy the weekend friends!
Happy Friday friends. You all have been working so hard this September, getting back to into school life, raising money for those affected by the hurricanes, defending DACA, and building an impressive resistance ALL while supporting each other. We are so proud of our community and the progress we are making together. Enjoy your weekend and I recommend scrolling through these photos from Saturn for a out of this world mental break.
This week our actions are focused on DACA; we will not stand silently by. Please read our Take action Tuesday for resources and suggestions on how you can take action (ps call your lawmakers). If you have questions there are a few good pieces summarizing what is going on here, here, and here. And if you are directly or indirectly affected and want to share your story, send us an email - you have our full support.
Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey and we are in awe of how Texas communities are coming together to help each other. If you have the capacity, we recommend donating to Port Light, Coalition for the Homeless, or something from this inclusive list.
As the summer winds down and our fall schedules become a chaotic mess, remember to take time to appreciate what you have accomplished for the week, month or even the year. Even the little things count.
Jane and I just wrapped up an awesome week at the Ecological Society of America conference. We literally met hundreds of women who were excited about the organization and want to get involved. We also recognize there is still so much work to be done-within ESA and science, and we are moving forward with concrete actions to help our society be more diverse and inclusive.
The summer writing campaign is off to a strong start. If you have not already done so, pull together your local pods to identify science topics that are relevant in your communities and join our campaign. And if you want another excuse for a pod get-together, organize one around the solar eclipse August 21, 2017. Listen about, read about and view the eclipse together. Share your activities with us on social media.
As you may have heard, last week we launched the the 500WS Summer of Op-Eds. Join with your pod and choose a topic relevant to your community and science. If you don't know where to start there will be a series of webinars, and check out our website for more info. Read on to find out more about what we've been up to.
Happy Friday! This week, we are really excited to launch our summer writing campaign. This summer, get together with your pods or other scientists in your community and write a letter to the editor or OpEd on a topic that resonates with you and your community. Send letters to your local newspapers, national news outlets, or publish on our Medium page. We can't wait to see what you all come up with!
We are seeking social scientists to help us develop and inform an ambitious science outreach project. If you are interested in science outreach, especially to underserved and rural areas, get in touch!
Meet Emily, a leader of 500WS and an expert at balancing life.
Break twitter feeds - speak up against sexism in academia.
Support the Science-a-Thon from ESWN.
Submit a solution, help women and girls of all socioeconomic backgrounds use technology to fully participate and prosper in the economy
Hiring - associate dean for inclusion and diversity.
Thanks to those of you who sent in suggestions on where to take our organization next. We have a few projects coming up for you in July, and will be hosting a pod webinar to encourage communication between the leadership and pods. Also, we want to hear what you all have been up! Make sure to tag us in your tweets or email us directly. Enjoy the weekend ladies!
We know girls rule the world, and this video sure drives that point home :). What activities are you doing this weekend while the boys sit alone at the bar? Happy Weekend Ladies!
Another week where the events in Washington DC are sowing chaos and fear. Let us not get distracted by the circus and remind ourselves why we have come together in this amazing powerful team. To empower, to take action, and to reach out to our communities. Enjoy and rest up this weekend, and Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the moms!
Since our open letter was published in November 2016, we have grown to >19,000 strong (women and supporters). In the last 5 months, we organized, we marched, we started pods, we formed strike teams, and we continue to grow our incredible network of women scientists all over the world. Have you subscribed to our newsletter? Sign the pledge and keep informed!
This weekend, 500 Women Scientists around the world will march for science. We see no conflict in simultaneously marching for science and advocating for women, for marginalized groups, and for equality. Read more about our stance on the March for Science in our latest Medium post. Then catch up on what else we've accomplished this week!
In preparation for the March for Science, we have posters, coloring books, and even snapchat directions - catch up on our MFS resource page.
Pods (and some girl scouts) around the world have been making their March signs, share yours with us!
On Monday, we met Dr. Rana Dajani, she is an amazing leader and we are proud to have her as part of team!
If you haven't yet, please donate to our joint fundraiser with the Cairn Project, support girls in science and the outdoors.
500WS in the Huffington Post!
Sign up for this Science-a-Thon organized by the Earth Science Womens Network
Inspiring real life replication of a New Yorker cover by women surgeons around the world.
Much of our energy over the last few months has gone to resisting. At the same time, we want to make sure we continue to empower women and girls in science. Pods are meeting across the world, and we are so excited to help bring so many women together across disciplines and career stages. Explore our newly revamped website to see what we are up to. We are also starting the application process for 501c3 status to be able to grow and support our network! And we have a few more big announcements:
Our mission is to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible, and to transform society by fighting racism, patriarchy, and oppressive societal norms
