OVERVIEW:

• WE ARE for Science is a coalition with members from across the Penn State community, including students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• WE ARE for Science advocates for change, action, and inclusion within science, and supports the accurate representation of science in policy, education, and society, while promoting the success of a diverse generation of scientists.
• Please see their website for contact information and other details: http://sites.psu.edu/weareforscience/

KEY EVENTS/PROGRAMS/SERVICES:

• Diversity & Inclusion Mixers: Social events aimed at engaging and connecting graduate students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented groups.
• Faces of Science: A campaign aimed at highlighting the diversity of scientists. Visit the website at www.realfacesofscience.com
• Diversity in STEM Panel Discussions: Evening-long panel discussions on the importance of diversity in STEM, featuring Penn State faculty members. Other panel discussions, focusing on topics ranging from communicating with policy makers to climate change issues, have also been held.
• Ask A Scientist: An event at which members of the community can interface with Penn State researchers and ask general science questions or inquire about their research.
• K–12 Outreach: Collaborations between Penn State groups/individuals and WE ARE for Science aimed at bringing science outreach to local K-12 classrooms.
• Phone Banking Events: An event aimed at creating a space for members of the University Park and State College communities to engage in local and state issues by contacting representatives about current policy decisions.

HOW TO COLLABORATE:

• Key Opportunities: Become a member and/or allied organization to participate in a mixer or panel discussion, organize a K-12 outreach event, participate in an Ask a Scientist event and so much more!
• Contact: WE ARE for Science can be contacted via email (weareforscience@gmail.com), or you can find them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You can also join their Google Groups listserv by following the directions on their website.

PAST EXAMPLES OF BROADER IMPACTS COLLABORATION:

• Creation of a Science Outreach Questionnaire in collaboration with the EMS Broader Impacts Group to help assess faculty’s Broader Impacts (BI) needs and develop effective BI activities and plans.