The Scientista Foundation Interest Meeting! DIRECTOR NAME (CONTACT) FACULTY ADVISOR NAME (CONTACT)

Scientista Foundation Mission The Scientista Foundation aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in the sciences, technology and engineering. We do so by visibility – increasing the visibility of female role models through an online platform communities – creating and strengthening communities for women across campuses resources – providing opportunities and resources. The Scientista Foundation will dispel many individuals’ perception of what a “woman in science” is, replacing this perception with close accounts of the real-life experiences of female scientists.

Chapter Goals market To market Scientista to every woman on our campus via – Online social networks – Mailing lists/ postering – Department outreach – Your own innovative/creative marketing strategies community To create a strong community for Scientistas on our campus through – Sunday Brunch and other events – Discussions/panels content To create an online presence and campus-relevant content and resources through – Our online blog – Our online discussion board – Our online opportunities board collaborations To connect with the larger Scientista community via intercollegiate collaborations

The Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities: “In the know” “In the know” about science events and happenings on campus. Passionate about creating communities through media and events. innovatorself-starter. An innovator; someone who is a self-starter. motivated responsible Highly motivated and responsible: Extremely reliable about checking and responding to s, which will be our main source of communication leadership collaborate Demonstrates strong leadership qualities as well as ability to collaborate with teammates. excited to havehuge social impact Someone who is excited to have a huge social impact both on their campus and in the field of science. fun, friendly Someone who is fun, friendly, and will work well with our team

Public Relations Chair Description The Public Relations Committee Chair will be in charge of promoting Scientista to the campus. This person is responsible for: – Designing and launching marketing s/flyers/posters and other materials. – Thinking of creative ways to promote Scientista to our campus. – Managing relationships with campus student affiliate organizations (ie. existing women/science organizations). – Recruiting and directing a team of committee members, as necessary. The PR chair is mainly responsible for recruiting members to Scientista, building the mailing list, and seeing to it that every woman in science on campus is aware of Scientista.

Events Chair Description The Events Chair is responsible for creating and strengthening the community for Scientista at your campus through social and academic events. This person is responsible for: – Organizing regular events for Scientista members, both social and academic in nature. – Organizing intra-collegiate events with other organizations on campus, including other women in science Scientista affiliate organizations. – Updating the online events calendar with Scientista and campus affiliate events. The Events Chair is responsible for being aware of science-related events and happenings on campus.

Department Affairs Chair Description The Department Affairs Chair will be responsible for forming and maintaining relationships with faculty and other members of academic departments. They would be responsible for seeking out and posting department-related opportunities to the website. – Compiling a database of department contacts and maintaining communication with the department contacts. – Inquiring about and posting department-related opportunities to the website. – Keeping the faculty informed of Scientista happenings – Update the lab opportunities page regularly, outreaching to department network for opportunities, posting them, and taking down filled positions.

Branch Publisher Description This person will be responsible for creating and maintaining online content for our campus. The campus blogs publish articles under the following categories: Scientista Spotlights, Advice, News, and Events. Responsibilities of the campus editor/publisher include: – Brain-storming campus-related content for our campus blog – Recruiting and managing a team of writers. – Editing of any articles/ content uploaded to our blog. – Publishing content to our campus webpage.

What you will gain: Professional Development skills 1.Development of valuable skills in business, marketing, leadership, fundraising, publishing/content creation. 2.Entrepreneurial 2.Entrepreneurial experience of building an organization from the ground-up, as well as creative input in helping to shape the Scientista campus model for all future generations. 3.Connections 3.Connections to professional women in science across industries (including prominent professors at our campus) jobs/internship 4.Access to jobs/internship opportunities. 5.Visibility 5.Visibility as a leader at our campus and globally as the Scientista Foundation expands.

Are you ready to empower women in science? Applications for leadership positions are due by DATE AND TIME. Please myself and FACULTY ADVISOR your name, class year, major, desired position, and a paragraph or two explaining why you would be good for that position.