Society of Women in Chemistry ♀️ Allies
Our purpose:
- To grow a community that supports the professional and personal development of female and non-binary students in chemistry and chemistry related fields at the Colorado School of Mines
- To create dialogue around topics such as being a woman in science, family, and career choices and connect with other female and non-binary students in chemistry at other institutions
- To inspire K-12 students to learn about chemistry through community outreach
What We Do
- Breakfasts with the Chemistry Department’s invited seminar speakers on select Friday mornings:
- Free breakfast and coffee
- Networking with invited scientists and peers
- Finals Study Events
- Free chemistry tutors for club members before finals
- Community Outreach and Collaboration:
- Participant in the Society of Women Engineers ‘Girls Lead the Way’ Event: introducing high school girls to STEM learning opportunities on the Mines campus
- Partnered with the American Chemical Society to participate in Nightmare on Greek Street: a Mines community trick or treat event
- Social Events:
- i.e. annual pumpkin carving in October