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Middle schoolers—explore science, technology, engineering & math at GROW, hosted by K-State’s KAWSE office! 🌱
Join Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on campus to become an Eco-Innovator! 🌎
Open to students grades 6–8
👉Sign up here: tinyurl.com/kstategrow2025
We still have spots available for our Fall 2025 GROW workshop! This one-day event is designed to expose students to the exciting world of STEM!
Students in 6th-8th grade are invited to register here: tinyurl.com/kstategrow2025#GROW2025#KStateSTEM
Our Executive Director and professor of sociology Dr. Chardie Baird was invited to be a panelist for the Manhattan, Kansas, Branch of the American Association of University Women
or AAUWs' 10th annual celebration of International Women’s Day, "Celebrate Achievements, Address Challenges, and Accelerate Action."
We are honored to have a trailblazer like Dr. Baird at KAWSE!
As the American Medical Association’s first Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. Aletha Maybank led the creation of the AMA’s Center for Health Equity and the plan to embed equity across the work of the organization.
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Ashanti Johnson is the first African American female chemical oceanographer and the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in oceanography from Texas A&M University. Johnson worked to bridge the gap for historically underrepresented communities in STEM fields.
Nola Hylton played a pivotal role in the development of MRI technology for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Hylton was a co-leader for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Women’s Health International Group.
Aprille Ericsson-Jackson was the first African American women to receive a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and a Ph.D. in engineering from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Throughout her time at NASA as an aerospace engineer and instrument manager Dr. Ericsson-Jackson designed multiple spacecraft and instrumentation that were used to understand the Sun-Earth Connection.
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NOW HIRING!
Are you passionate about program development, event coordination, and making an impact in higher education? The KAWSE team is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as the Program/Project Manager.
This role is instrumental in supporting students, faculty, and the community through innovative programming, collaborative events, and strategic initiatives.
Apply now: careers.k-state.edu/jobs/pro…
Drop by Hale and grab your free Corner Stone Cafe drink and pastry then come to 103A and chat about what it is like to work as a women in STEM. Ask questions, go over your resume, and learn from real world experience!
Throughout her time in the field, she learned further about 3D models and coordination, finding a passion for the virtual side of construction. She now leads a VDC team of 4 at the Denver International Airport projects.