School of Science SPOT awards recognize invaluable contributions of Chemistry Education Office staff

Congratulations to Jennifer Weisman and Grace Kimball in the Chemistry Education Department who received SPOT awards from the School of Science for their contributions to WIC events and support and advocacy for WIC’s members.

Spot Awards are intended to acknowledge and demonstrate appreciation and recognition for the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams, large or small.

Grace: “The Scientist for a Day Camp would not have been the success it was this year without her help which has impacted both Women in Chemistry and the broader community who benefited from this outreach event.”

Jennifer: “In particular, Women in Chemistry would like to highlight how supportive and helpful she has been for our student group and members.”

About

Women+ in Chemistry (WIC+) is a group that uses the lens of gender to guide its support of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the Department of Chemistry. Our mission is to foster a sense of community in the department, facilitate connections with the greater community, support the professional development of department members, and advocate for people of all genders and for gender diversity in the department and the entire chemistry community.

The language “Women+" indicates that WIC+ welcomes anyone who identifies with our mission, which may include cis and trans women, non-binary people, and others who are marginalized on the basis of gender. We welcome allies to join us in centering the voices of those whose gender identities are underrepresented in chemistry.