WEPAN is partnering with NASEM to discuss their report "Supporting Family Caregivers in STEMM," on Wednesday, October 16 at 1pm ET.
The report describes the ways in which the labor and contributions of caregivers are often invisible and undervalued, with a specific focus on the academic STEMM ecosystem, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, resident physicians and other trainees, tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, staff, and researchers.
This report reviews policies and practices that support caregivers, locally and nationally, and describes best practices in policy implementation and design.
Register at: bit.ly/WEPANNASEM
Travel grants are intended to financially support faculty, administrators, and employees in attending the 2025 ADVANCE EiSCC so that they can engage in discussion, networking, and resource exchange centered on advancing intersectional gender equity in the STEM academy. In an intentional effort to support grantees who are often underfunded and excluded from such spaces, selection criteria will prioritize applicants who:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close on October 24, 2024 at 5pm ET. Awardees will be notified by October 31, 2024.
Each travel grant will cover transportation, meals, lodging, registration, and relevant travel expenses. Apply for travel funding here.
Proposals are now open for the 2025 ADVANCE Equity in STEM Community Convening (ADVANCE EiSCC).
Since 2019, the NSF-funded ADVANCE EiSCC has served as the convening for NSF ADVANCE grantees in a format that facilitates engagement with change agents within and beyond the NSF ADVANCE community. The ADVANCE EiSCC brings together a variety of change makers from higher education, professional societies, industry, government, and non-profits in an engaged exchange of knowledge, resources, and support to drive systemic change in STEM.
The 2025 ADVANCE EiSCC will take place June 1-4, 2025 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Attendees have an opportunity to share new research findings and exchange resources; brainstorm strategies; collaborate in novel ways; learn about avenues for funding; and demonstrate effective programs and interventions for greater collective impact.
In lieu of traditional text-based abstracts, only visual abstracts will be accepted. Accessible content is encouraged. There are several types of sessions:
Read more about the session types and the submission process at https://www.equityinstem.org/eiscc/call-for-proposals. Proposals close December 16, 2024. Acceptance notifications and session assignments will be distributed on February 7, 2025.
Participants whose proposals are accepted are required to register for and attend the 2025 ADVANCE EiSCC. If you have questions, please contact the ARC Network at arc@equityinstem.org.
Are you a Woman+ of Color working in engineering and looking to attend a professional development opportunity? Whether it’s a conference, speaking engagement, or workshop, the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative Travel Stipend can provide up to $3,000 to cover expenses like registration, airfare, lodging, and more.
This initiative supports Women+ of Color in overcoming financial barriers that often limit access to career-advancing opportunities. Application deadline is November 15, 2024. Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/WCECTravelStipend24
The successful candidate will have significant experience in development, stem cells, regenerative biology, or related disciplines. In particular, we invite applications from outstanding candidates studying mechanisms of gene regulation and cellular signaling, and cell growth and differentiation, including those using cellular, invertebrate and vertebrate models. This position will be provided a recruitment package consisting of a competitive salary, generous start-up, equipment, and modern laboratory space, along with access to state-of-the-art core facilities.
There is a preference for candidates developing and/or applying cutting-edge ‘omic approaches to holistically investigate organismal, tissue and cellular development, function and regeneration in health and disease. The successful candidate will be required to teach courses in their field of expertise within or outside the department and contribute to the mission of training students. Read the full job description here.
Equity In The Center® (EIC) seeks a part-time Data Coordinator Consultant to assist with data preparation for Racial Equity Tools’ bi-monthly newsletter and database management. RET is a leading resource in the social sector for racial equity resources.
The ideal candidate excels in managing data, and assisting in the creation and dissemination of bi-monthly newsletters. Familiarity with digital tools and platforms (including Wix, Excel, and Google Sheets), as well as a commitment to racial equity, are essential for this position.
Submit your resume by October 31, 2024 to info@equityinthecenter.org. Cover letters are optional. Learn more by visiting https://equityinthecenter.org/now-hiring-data-coordinator-consultant-racial-equity-tools-ret/
Submit a WEPAN Award nomination today!
The WEPAN Awards are designed to recognize and thank honorees for their contributions to engineering and equity work in academia, industry, and the wider community.
Please consider submitting a nomination if you know an individual, program, or organization worthy of recognition. Honorees demonstrate extraordinary service, significant achievement, model programs, and exemplary work environments that promote a culture of inclusion and the success of women in engineering. Self-nominations are encouraged!
Visit the WEPAN Awards page for a list of the available awards and selection criteria or to begin the nomination process.
Nominations close October 28, 2024. The WEPAN Awards will be presented at the CoNECD conference and the Women in Engineering Program Day in February 2025 in San Antonio, TX.
On February 12 in San Antonio, TX, WEPAN's annual Women in Engineering Program Day (WIEP) will convene practitioners and other stakeholders in the advancement of women in engineering to network, share resources, and discuss promising practices for supporting women in engineering.
Register at wepan.org/wiep. WEPAN members receive a $50 discount!
This year WIEP, one of WEPAN’s signature events, will be taking place in tandem with CoNECD, the only conference dedicated to all the diverse groups that comprise the engineering and computing workforce. CoNECD registrants receive a $25 discount to WIEP.
Collected resources and news regarding our Virtual Visiting Scholars andEmerging Research Workshops.
The ARC Network welcomed the seventh cohort of Virtual Visiting Scholars (VVS) cohort to discuss their VVS projects. If you missed the webinar, the recording is now available.
The ADVANCE Journal provides a forum in which to publish peer-reviewed scholarship related to institutional transformation concerning inclusion, equity, and justice in higher education. The ADVANCE Journal was launched by OREGON STATE ADVANCE, a program funded by the NSF through grant HRD 1409171 from 2014-2022, and is currently funded under grant HRD 2307376.
The ADVANCE Journal is accepting submissions for a special issue Behind Enemy Lines: Advancing the Work of Inclusion, Equity, and Justice in Precarious Times and Places. We are interested in receiving scholarly narratives and other manuscript types that disrupt dominant-culture policies and center the needs of those who have been historically excluded from STEM-based equity initiatives, including women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, at-will faculty, and others.
Please submit on or before Tuesday, 7th January, 2025. To read more or to submit a proposal, visit https://www.advancejournal.org/post/2717-special-issue-call-for-submissions-behind-enemy-lines-advancing-the-work-of-inclusion-equity-and-justice-in-precarious-times-and-places
A selection of equity, diversity, and inclusion-related articles.
"The Advancing DEI Initiative is a project of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law. The initiative aims to collaborate with diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) leaders and supporters to ensure that the field of DEI remains integral to the evolution of organizations and institutions, benefiting all, and particularly marginalized groups."
Publications, reports, or communications relevant to equity in the academy. All resources listed below are available in the ARC Network online resource library.
"Given their intersecting identities as both women and people of color within STEM discourses that have been historically shaped to respond to one or the other, women of color are invisible within both (Crenshaw, 1991). These experiences of intersectional invisibility increase the likelihood of being scrutinized, isolated, and marginalized by the dominant group. Thus, exacerbating the chilly STEM climate. Using a nationwide sample of 176 participants, the current study examined microaggressions as an avenue through which women of color are rendered simultaneously invisible and hypervisible in STEM fields. Further, our study explored recommendations for addressing such experiences of microaggressions and intersectional invisibility."
"Indigenous people are the most underrepresented racial/ethnic group in STEMM in the United States . . . One potential reason for lower participation in STEMM programs and professions by Indigenous people that has generally gone unexplored relates to unique cultural and spiritual factors that could deter Indigenous people from STEMM fields. Our research investigates the range and variation of cultural/spiritual/ethical practical issues that may be affecting Indigenous people’s success in STEMM. Our research provides valuable insights for policy and practices within higher education institutions and industry to provide flexible pathways for Indigenous people to reduce or eliminate barriers related to culturally- and spiritually-informed issues."
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