Weekly Wrap-Up

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!

What we've done

  • Summer of OpEds on a topic that is near and dear to our hearts - science!

  • 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! 

  • Next week in NYC - Women in STEMfest 

  • Meet Emily, a leader of 500WS and an expert at balancing life. 

What we like

Take Action Tuesday

#weekly_action

We call on your scientific expertise again this week.

Submit a comment on the proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program) for 2019-2022 https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=BOEM-2017-0050-0001. Find more info and a sample comment at 500 WS website
https://500womenscientists.org/comment-for-offshore-exploration

2) We are inspired by local government for their commitments to the Paris agreement, including the CO Governor. Consider sharing your thoughts on climate commitments with your local government. Will they sign on with other cities, states, businesses? http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/11/colorado-signs-us-climate-alliance-joining-states-committed-paris-climate-agreement/
http://wearestillin.com/

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A Balancing Act

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A Balancing Act

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.

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Building networks, across waters

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Building networks, across waters

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.

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Meditating on Science in Public Policy

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Meditating on Science in Public Policy

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).

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