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Hey there icons! Hope you have kept yourselves warm and cozy amidst the start of the cold weather! Thanksgiving break is almost here, which can be equal parts exciting but also tense, so just make sure to hang in there! We won’t be back until December, but keep reading on to hear about what we have planned for the rest of the semester (hint hint: Eboard apps are almost due, please apply, we want you)!

On a slightly related note, today (November 18th) is LGBTQ+ Stem Day!! Today, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and unique perspectives that we as individuals bring to innovation. Always remember that you have a place in this field and your presence is important, even if it doesn’t feel like it. I personally really appreciate this website called 500 Queer Scientists (Link), it offers a really cool spotlight on queer scientists working in a variety of fields today, and it really helps show that we are not alone.

Last Week + Next GMM

Thank you all for stopping by our GMM last week. Dr. Trenshaw gave an excellent talk on mindfulness with some poignant discussion. If you’re interested in exploring mindfulness more, Dr. Trenshaw provided some lovely meditation videos so feel free to take a look (Link).

We will be taking a bit of a break unfortunately for the rest of the month, but don’t worry! Our final GMM will be on Wednesday, December 4th from 7-8 pm (location TBD but we will likely be migrating again). We will be having a Karaoke night!!! Please bring out your iconic singing voice and favorite tunes, and rock on!!

Coming Up

oSTEM

- Eboard Applications Due November 26th: Link

The time has now come for Eboard applications!! We don't have any 'open positions' at the moment, but we are looking for two people to help out with our Spring semester planning as a training for the 2025-2026 academic year where we will have many open positions. Whether you’ve been an oSTEM day one or just recently joined, we’d love to have you on our Eboard! Freshmen are encouraged to apply as well! Our deadline for applications is November 26th (right before Thanksgiving break) so please apply by then if you are interested!

- Biweekly Study Hours Sundays 6-8pm in Douglass 403

Our next (and final) biweekly study hours will be next Sunday, December 8th. Please come and stop by, whether you want some extra tutoring or assistance with classes like CS, physics or calculus, or just want to pop by and see what’s up.

- Website

Visit our CCC website to browse through our compiled Resources & Opportunities (scholarships, conferences, etc.), read more about our iconic E-Board, and find other general oSTEM links. The website is regularly updated, if you spot any issues or know of an R&O we haven’t included, our Feedback Form is always open!

Outside

- Point Foundation Scholarship: Applications due by December 5, 2024

The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development. Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni.

- Transgender First Scholarship: Applications due by December 31, 2024

TFS’s annual $2.5k scholarship is open to trans/non-binary+ college students of all majors. The application is relatively short, but it does ask for a blog/social media post (300-1000 words) on your experiences. Feel free to contact us for blog post guidance if you’d like to go that route.

See you at our next GMM! <3

@UR.oSTEM

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oSTEM GMM

Friday, December 6, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Come do karaoke with oSTEM! A little chill moment before finals to let loose.

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