KAWSE

Promoting opportunities, access, and training through high quality STEM experiences at KSU
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The KAWSE office is excited to relaunch our fall pre-college programs!
Check out the GROW Saturday workshop and EXCITE Shadow Days!
Register or learn more about GROW: https://t.co/nimcrSsj1W
Register or learn more about EXCITE: https://t.co/HBT7PvQpEU
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🚨 One week left to register! 🚨
Middle schoolers—explore science, technology, engineering & math at GROW, hosted by K-State’s KAWSE office! 🌱
Join Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on campus to become an Eco-Innovator! 🌎
Open to students grades 6–8
👉Sign up here: https://t.co/1C9cd3GlJG

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We still have spots available for our Fall 2025 GROW workshop! This one-day event is designed to expose students to the exciting world of STEM!

Students in 6th-8th grade are invited to register here: https://t.co/1C9cd3GlJG #GROW2025 #KStateSTEM

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A huge congratulations to the 2025 Spring Graduates! Best wishes in your future endeavors! #kansasstateuniversity #2025graduate #womeninstem

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or AAUWs' 10th annual celebration of International Women’s Day, "Celebrate Achievements, Address Challenges, and Accelerate Action."

We are honored to have a trailblazer like Dr. Baird at KAWSE!

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Our Executive Director and professor of sociology Dr. Chardie Baird was invited to be a panelist for the Manhattan, Kansas, Branch of the American Association of University Women

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As the American Medical Association’s first Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. Aletha Maybank led the creation of the AMA’s Center for Health Equity and the plan to embed equity across the work of the organization.
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She is currently a Visiting Professor of Chemistry at East Central University

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Ashanti Johnson is the first African American female chemical oceanographer and the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in oceanography from Texas A&M University. Johnson worked to bridge the gap for historically underrepresented communities in STEM fields.

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Her current research program focuses on the development and clinical evaluation of MRI techniques for characterizing breast cancers and assessing their response to treatment. #BlackHistoryMonth #womeninstem #STEM #kawse #kansasstateuniversity

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Nola Hylton played a pivotal role in the development of MRI technology for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Hylton was a co-leader for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Women’s Health International Group.

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Throughout her time at NASA as an aerospace engineer and instrument manager Dr. Ericsson-Jackson designed multiple spacecraft and instrumentation that were used to understand the Sun-Earth Connection.

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Aprille Ericsson-Jackson was the first African American women to receive a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and a Ph.D. in engineering from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

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KAWSE is celebrating Black History Month! We are committed to acknowledging the contributions of Black women in STEM.

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This role is instrumental in supporting students, faculty, and the community through innovative programming, collaborative events, and strategic initiatives.

Apply now: https://t.co/51vTLZn8PO

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NOW HIRING!
Are you passionate about program development, event coordination, and making an impact in higher education? The KAWSE team is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as the Program/Project Manager.

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She graduated from Kansas State University in May 2020 with a Bachelor's of Science in Construction Science and Management.

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Drop by Hale and grab your free Corner Stone Cafe drink and pastry then come to 103A and chat about what it is like to work as a women in STEM. Ask questions, go over your resume, and learn from real world experience!

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Throughout her time in the field, she learned further about 3D models and coordination, finding a passion for the virtual side of construction. She now leads a VDC team of 4 at the Denver International Airport projects.