St. Louis - Graduate Women in Science

A nonprofit organization

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$5,000 Goal

We encourage diversity in STEM through professional development events, travel grants, research grants, local conferences, and outreach events in the St. Louis community. We also offer networking and leadership opportunities, to build a supportive community of people interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM. As an example of our programs impact, we held our 1st Annual St. Louis Chapter of GWIS Conference with the theme of Diverse Voices in STEM during Women's History month in 2020. There were diverse speakers from social psychology, primarily women, who presented their research on gender and racial inequality in academia and on social neuroscience research. There was also a mentoring luncheon where women in STEM discussed different topics with graduate and undergraduate students from work-life balance to responding to microaggressions. Finally, there was a poster session for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research. We plan to hold another conference this year and we would like to bus in high school students from all across St. Louis so they may have the opportunity to attend this event to support, recognize, and empower women in STEM.

Mission

Our St. Louis Chapter of Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) strives to support, recognize, and empower women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in St. Louis and surrounding areas.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

St. Louis - Graduate Women in Science

Tax id (EIN)

35-2651454

Mission/Purpose

STEM, Social Justice, Medical/Scientific Research, Education - Higher Ed, Education, Community Improvement/Economic Development, Arts & Culture

Operating Budget

Mini: $0-$50,000

Service Area

Franklin County, Warren County, St Louis County, St Louis City, St Charles County, Lincoln County, Jefferson County

Audiences Served

Women, General Public

BILPOC Leadership

BILPOC Leadership

Address

1 University Blvd Stadler Hall, Rm 325
St. Louis, MO 63121

Phone

314-516-5357

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