First Gen Access & Equity (LSA)

Updates, events, and more from First Gen Access & Equity Subcommittee (LSA)

[Linguistic Society of America @LingSocAm]

3 Days Left for Early Bird Registration!
Get ready for the Five-Minute Linguist (5ML)—a fast-paced event where presenters dive into linguistics research in just five minutes! Engage with fascinating topics, hear real-time feedback, and join in a live vote for the audience favorite. It’s the perfect blend of insight and energy.

Register now to catch this must-see event! https://t.co/9kkzSt7K9h

#LSA2025 #Linguistics #Research #EarlyBird

[Linguistic Society of America @LingSocAm]

Thinking about attending #LSA2025 for the first time? Whether you are a student, an early career linguist, a linguist in academia, or a linguist working in a practice setting, this webinar is for you. Join us and other first-time attendees on October 2nd at 2:00PM EST to learn about #LSA2025 highlights, networking activities and how to navigate the scene like a pro. Click the link in this post to register https://t.co/Wo4XS5otIZ

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Hurry! You have a week left to apply for the First-Gen travel grant to attend LSA.

[Luis E. Valentín-Alvarado @luisarchaeota]

1/2 Honored to share my journey as a first-gen scientist with @metricausa in @NatureMethods! Highlights:
• The power of diversity in STEM
• How perseverance overcomes doubts
• The impact of mentorship & support
Let's keep pushing for inclusive science! #DiversityInSTEM

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Last Challenge: Tag your SCHOOL in this post! 📣

We’re looking to help bring a first-generation student to a hallmark academic conference.

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Every Wednesday, our writing group helps each other accomplish their writing goals.

First meet is just a few hours away- Join us!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Today’s Challenge: tag your ling department in this post!

Help us bring first-time first-gen students to the next LSA meeting.

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Anyone else feeling writer’s block?
Join our writing group for support (and accountability!)
First meeting TODAY!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Today’s Challenge: Share this flyer with an aspiring first-gen linguist! We can’t wait to see them at @LingSocAm!!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Who else is going to the LSA in Philadelphia?!
Aspiring first-gen linguists: apply for a travel grant today!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

If you’re a first-gen student interested in linguistics, join us at the LSA meeting and learn all about it. Grant info below: @LingSocAm

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Just a few days away!

Learn about NSF funding through the lens of first gen students and junior faculty.

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Grad students and junior faculty are encouraged to attend our joint NSF webinar coming soon. Register today!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

First-gen researchers looking to get their research funded are encouraged to register for our upcoming NSF webinar. Register here: https://t.co/57AahwAEua

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Happy graduation season! 🧑‍🎓

Help us support our newest first-gen graduates by sharing pics from your own graduation🥇

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

This month, students all around the country are first in family to graduate college or earn a graduate degree.

Congratulations to our first-gen family! 🎉

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

@luisarchaeota @UCBerkeley Congratulations on a job well done and long in the making! Here’s to first-gen excellence.

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

@docdking11 Congratulations, Professor!

[First Gen Access & Equity (LSA) @LSA_firstgen]

Exciting news! We’ve collaborated with NSF to bring you a webinar about funding your next big project. Register below: