WIC+ Travel Grant Summary – Yana Petri, 2023 Gordon Research Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry

I had a great time at the 2023 Bioorganic Chemistry Graduate Research Seminar and Conference. I made several new friends, networked, solidified my interests in pursuing a postdoc in chemical immunology, and left with new ideas. Overall, I experienced a general sense of inspiration and gratitude for being a part of the chemical biology field and its wonderful community of scientists.

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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.