From: Alexander Kritikos Date: December 1, 2021 Subject: oSTEM@CWRU December Newsletter
Overview and Announcements
Introduction:
Happy December! The holiday season is upon us, but we aren't quite done for the semester ;) Keep reading to check out what we have planned for the rest of the year!!!
Mentorship Program Updates: This month's theme is Bravery / Courage, and you'll all be receiving an email soon with more information. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the Mentorship event on Wed. Dec., 8th!
We’re going to make this brief since we know you all have to study for finals and want to finish the year in one piece!
This semester has been a whirlwind as we welcomed the Class of 2025 onto campus with all in-person oSTEM@CWRU events for the first time.... ever. We are positively overwhelmed by the amount of support you all have given us, and we are grateful for the fact that our group has found a way to thrive on campus. Looking back, oSTEM@CWRU has hosted some incredible events this semester – from our Mentorship Kickoff event to the HalloQUEEN Drag Show – and we look forward to having even more in the Spring.
We’re not quite done for this semester, though, so keep scrolling to check out what we have planned for December!!!
~ oSTEM Executive Board
Events
Finals Care Package
Stop by Thwing 101 on Monday, December 6th anytime between 4-7 PM to de-stress and make your own care package! Come decorate cookies and put together comforting packages with soup, Mitchell’s scoops, hot chocolate, tea, face masks, stuffed animals, and MUCH MORE!
When: Monday, Dec. 6th, 4-7PM
Location: Thwing 101
Registration link: Click on image, or go to: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1398655
Mentorship Drop-in Meet-up
Drop in to our virtual meeting on Wednedsay, Dec. 8th from 4-6PM to say hi to your mentors, ask questions, hang out, and give us feedback!!! Attendees will be eligible for a treat!
Out4Undergrad holds an annual expenses-paid conference for LGBTQ+ undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in business and technology. Students learn about careers in their field of choice, meet mentors who are LGBTQ+ professionals in that field, build a supportive professional network, and connect with top employers in the industry. O4UB 2022 will be held April 8-10 and is hosted by Goldman Sachs. The second round of applications closes on December 13th, and the third and final round closes January 1st!!!
This podcast explores the intersection of science, society, and queerness. Intertwining personal interviews and audio storytelling, it aims to challenge the current discourse of diversity in STEM to empower marginalized voices and think critically about the ways in which science is done. Check out their most recent episode on queerness in ecology and nature!
The LGBTQ+ Medicine Journal club (@LGBTQHealthJC) discusses how to translate LGBTQ+ health research into patient care. The account is also based in the Cleveland Clinic and CWRU!
The account will also be hosting a discussion on Twitter on Thursday 12/2 at 8pm EST to discuss the paper "Emerging Trends in Eating Disorders among Sexual and Gender Minorities" (Nagata et. al, 2020).
This month's theme is Bravery / Courage. You will all be receiving an email soon with more details, but in the meantime, mark your calendars for the Mentorship event on Wed., December 8th!!!
