Resources

The goal of the UB STEMinism group is to provide a safe and supportive space for women of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields to address concerns related to identity, psychosocial stressors, school-work-life balance and other factors, that may impact their academic functioning in undesirable ways.

Created in conjunction with UB Counseling Services, the STEMinism group features:

• A support network for women who share similar goals, objectives, struggles and successes
• Psychoeducation, peer-support/student led discussion groups
• A place to facilitate healthier interactions and address some psychosocial stressors
• A place to identify barriers to success, personal or academic, and develop strategies that move students forward
• A place to obtain information for on-campus/community referrals related to mental health concerns that will not addressed by/in group

STEMinism is scheduled on a bi-weekly basis throughout the semester and in addition to the psychoeducation and peer support, provides opportunities for participants to engage in social activities, professional development, mentoring workshops, seminars and other activities that connect women of color in STEM.

• Bauer Foundation WiSE Experiential Learning Fund - Funding for experiences outside the classroom including study abroad, unpaid internships, volunteerism and more.
• UB Fellowships and Scholarships – Find financial help pursuing your academic, research, graduate or study abroad interests.
• Experiential Learning Network – Aids in matching students to the best research opportunity for all majors.
• The Science Ambassador Scholarship –  Full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.
• Helen Fellowship – A unique opportunity for women to spend a year immersed in teaching and research at American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
• Women Techmakers Scholars Program – A global community of scholars designed to provide a forum to share resources, support other women in tech and collaborate on projects to make continued impact.
• Noble Summer Research Scholars in Plant Science Program – Gives participating student-scholars an opportunity to interact in a plant science-related research environment, develop practical research skills and build relationships with scientific mentors.
• Pepperdine University Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity – For students interested in pursuing a career in biological research, science education, environmental science, or biotechnology.
• University of Michigan Environmental Fellows Program – A summer fellowship program, which seeks to place a diverse group of master’s and doctoral students from underrepresented groups in the environmental field.
• NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships – Listing of internships, fellowships and scholarships available through NASA.
   

Although women are well-represented in academic programs, data indicates that few women are graduating with computer science degrees and entering technology-driven fields. This lack of diversity in computer science can affect academic environments and work cultures negatively. It is vital that the gender gap be addressed in computer science and STEM overall. HP has provided some great resources to help close this gap.