Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM

Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM. UGA graduate student led organization promoting recruitment/retention of underrepresented groups in STEM 🧪🔬

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Hey y'all! Come out on Sunday to Lake Herrick and take that break you've been telling yourself you need. Sign up here so we know how much snacks to bring!
https://t.co/YoMW0vXolp

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Join us this Saturday for a free cardio kickboxing class! https://t.co/p6dFIISPEi

[Lucina Uddin @LucinaUddin]

I'd like to announce that I've added a new section to my CV called 'Contributions to Diversity: Mentoring, Outreach, and Events Organized'. It's time we normalized getting credit for #DEI efforts.

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Hope to see you all later today!!!

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Hey y'all! Come out on Sunday to Lake Herrick and take that break you've been telling yourself you need. Sign up here so we know how much snacks to bring!
https://t.co/YoMW0vXolp

[The Biota Project @thebiotaproject]

We are looking to expand our superstar team!!! DM us for more info :) #science #scicomm #SocialJustice #creativecollective

[Robert Stern @RobertCStern]

They penned this as the #YouCanBeABCs with Sam.
This is the ABC's we should be teaching our youth.

#keepdreaming #kids #education #success #goals #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdaymotivation

[Dr Esther Odekunle @EstOdek]

To See a Face Like Mine

Glad to share my published article in @CellCellPress (open access)! Read about my experience as a scientist navigating through the field, barriers in the scientific journey that hinder diverse representation & actions going forward
https://t.co/sXN6vFJenQ

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

“My wish is that this will provide a positive message to the young girls who would like to follow the path of science, and to show them that women in science can also have an impact through the research that they are performing.”

- 2020 Chemistry Laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier.

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Reminder! Our walk on the FireFly Trail is tomorrow at 2! Check the flyer for details. Hope to see y’all there 😀 #UGA #SocialDistancing

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Join GRADS for a social distanced walk this Sunday at the Firefly Trail at 2pm! Furry friends are welcome!!! Check out our flyer for more details!
#UGAfun #SocialDistancing #Athens

[Atlanta Magazine @AtlantaMagazine]

PSA: Georgia, you've got 5 days left to register to vote: https://t.co/DqazmVxe96

[Diversify STEM Conferences @DSC_natl]

We know that times are unbelievably difficult but hope we can bring joy into your day by kicking off 2020's #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth by celebrating the wonderful @melsanc! Dr. Sánchez Herrera is an evolutionary ecologist who studies the biodiversity

[The Biota Project @thebiotaproject]

100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America https://t.co/Dqr67eTugA

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

peers. When not consumed by her studies (or limited by Covid), Naomi enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book, or playing tennis with friends. #UGA

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Our last board member to introduce is Naomi! Naomi Kramer is a PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Department housed in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, where she examines how brominated flame retardants and pesticides can affect learning and memory.

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

She currently serves as the Professional Development Chair for GRADS because she believes that everyone should know the options they have for a successful future - especially underrepresented groups in science who might not have been presented with as many opportunities as their

[BlackInGeoscience @BlkinGeoscience]

Let’s talk more! Tell us about your research! #BlackInAtmosphere #BlackInClimate #BlackMeteorologists

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

THIS

[Latinas in Earth and Planetary Sciences @GeoLatinas]

"Diversity is not inclusion. Inclusion requires a supportive environment for retention."

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

I hope to lend a hand in creating a future that allows for the same positive experiences for more underrepresented students. Outside of lab, I find joy in exploring the great outdoors, an awesome kickboxing class, and painting.” #UGA #diversityinSTEM

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

Next up is our Treasurer, Hannah! “Hey everyone! 
My name is Hannah and I am the treasurer for GRADS. I'm currently a Ph.D student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program with the Veterinary Biosciences and Diagnostic Imaging department. 
I joined GRADS in search of

[Graduate Research Assistants Diversifying STEM @GRADSUGA]

course of graduate school and found a community that has become an essential part of my life.  Being with such a diverse group of people have not only provided solutions and support when I needed it the most but have also provided many career development opportunities.