Updates & News
This week on #meetascientist, we get to know Emily Lescak, a member of the 500 Women Scientists leadership and coordinator for our Alaska pod. True to the 500WS mission, Emily has centered outreach and mentorship over the course of her career development. We're thrilled to share her research, outreach activities, and insights into the (surmountable) challenges facing women in STEM.
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!
In light of the July 4th holiday yesterday, this week we ask you to take time by providing the Department of Interior with our expert scientific opinions about the 27 National Monuments up for review.
500 Women Scientists has over 100 pods around the world, thanks in large part to Dr. Angie Pendergrass, our amazing Pod Coordinator and member of the leadership team. This week, get to know Angie on #meetascientist. She shares her passions for science and coalition building, as well as her love of adventure and the environment.
This week on #meetascientist, we get to know Philo Mbong. A virologist by training, Philo left Academia to bring science into the world of public policy. She shares how she found her way into science with her interest in reproductive health and how she manages to ground herself through all her science policy and advocacy activities (spoiler: she's a master of yoga).
Do you get our newsletter (if not, sign up!)? Have you gotten yourself a 500WS t-shirt? What are your resistance plans for the summer? We will be standing up for climate change, stay tuned for more details in our upcoming newsletters!
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!
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!
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.
This is a great opportunity to hone your skills in communication, leadership, organizing, strategy, relationship building, and other key aspects of leading effective change.
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