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Women in Science PDX
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Providings connection, community, and career development in an interdisciplinary forum. Together, we advocate to empower and advance women in science.
Negotiations can be tough for women and minority scientists due to fear of backlash. Our Negotiation Bootcamp offers a space for skill-building through real scenarios & encouraging strategic negotiation. Empower WIS PDX by donating to keep these training accessible at buff.ly/haBLc3R #equalpay
December 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
More women could excel in leadership roles if not for biased expectations of confidence. Our Leadership Bootcamp encourages individuals to lead authentically & recognize challenges. Your donation ensures the bootcamp remains accessible. Donate to #WISPDX buff.ly/haBLc3R #WomenInSTEM
December 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Professional development often overlooks women and minorities. Our resources highlight women's views, acknowledging that traditional training assumes an equal playing field that doesn’t exist. Support our mission by donating at buff.ly/haBLc3R. #WISPDX #SupportScience #WomenInSTEM
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
WIS PDX attends community events to support women in science. Each connection strengthens our mission, especially in today's uncertain climate. Donations help us stay visible and support those seeking community. buff.ly/haBLc3R #WISPDX #SupportScience #WomenInSTEM
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our fundraising events bring hope and highlight women scientists, celebrating achievements and funding for women in science. Help us ensure sustained support and opportunities for women in science through dedicated funding. Continue to suport WIS PDX at buff.ly/xrsB2nn #WISPDX #SupportScience
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our Happy Hours provide women a space to connect and share experiences. Despite funding uncertainties, we create inclusive, empowering spaces. Support Portland’s women in science by donating at buff.ly/xrsB2nn. #WISPDX #SupportScience #WomenInSTEM
December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Graduate students face challenges with fewer opportunities, funding, & hostile environments, especially for women. Our Lunch & Learns offer support, skills, advice, & community; we fill gaps when others lack resources. Contribute today to keeps our webinars free for future scientists buff.ly/xrsB2nn
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our mixers are more than networking; they're spaces where women in STEM confront challenges like discrimination. We equip women and minorities with leadership, negotiation, and advocacy skills to navigate exclusion. Consider donating to keep these vital spaces available: buff.ly/xrsB2nn. #WISPDX
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Science faced instability this year, greatly impacting women. Diversity initiatives were attacked, funding cut, & equity gaps widened. WIS PDX events are essential, opposing bigotry and supporting Portland scientists fighting sexism. Help WIS PDX persist! Donate at buff.ly/xrsB2nn #WomenInSTEM
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
WIS PDX is excited to launch our Year-End Fundraising Campaign! Donations through 12/31 will fund scholarships, bootcamps, networking, and safe spaces for aspiring STEMists, empowering women in science. Contributions are tax deductible. buff.ly/xrsB2nn
#WISPDX #SupportScience #WomenInSTEM.
December 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
THANK YOU for making an impact this #GivingTuesday! We're excited to continue supporting the professional development & local community-building of women & gender minorities in STEM in 2026. Want to get involved? Check out our website: buff.ly/K8p7wR1 #WISPDX
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Empower women & gender minorities in STEM this #GivingTuesday. At #WISPDX we are committed to breaking barriers, fostering inclusivity, and creating opportunities for underrepresented in STEM. Help us fund scholarships, professional development events, & more in 2026. Donate now: buff.ly/QeQiU4A
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Show your gratitude for science this #GivingTuesday. Women in Science Portland is a local all-volunteer run non-profit organization that promotes the development & retention of women & gender minorities in STEM. Share this post to support #WISPDX & Donate now: buff.ly/QeQiU4A
December 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
TOMORROW is #GivingTuesday, a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity to transform our communities. Participate locally by supporting WIS PDX, promoting the development & retention of women & gender minorities in science. Donate: buff.ly/QeQiU4A ! #MakeGivingContagious #WISPDX
December 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In the coming year, we hope to connect youth members with WIS mentors for hands-on career exploration. These experiences can help students discover real-world perspectives as they plan for the future. Sign up as a mentee if you'd like to get involved! !
#mentorship #WISmentoring #mentoring
November 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join WIS PDX on Nov 10 at 5:30 PM at NW Lucky Lab for Leading with Confidence! Learn from leadership coach Diane Chang on navigating power dynamics & building confidence. Pizza, networking, & inspiration included! Register at the link buff.ly/1lTWThd. 💪 #WISPDX #Leadership #WomenInSTEM
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Looking for financial support for a conference, course, or workshop? WIS PDX provides $500 scholarship for STEM grad students in Oregon and SW Washington. Funds cover costs for professional development activities #STEMScholarships. Apply at buff.ly/pj9wabn by 10/31 #WomenInScience #STEMScholarships
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Spooky season is here again! Join us for our Happy Hour at Lucky Lab off SE Hawthorne on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Enjoy meeting some new friends in the WIS community while grabbing a spooky drink and decorating a mini pumpkin. #WISCommunity #HappyHour #PumpkinDecor
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Huge thank you to everyone who joined Science Can’t Wait: A Night to Pledge & Protect! 💪 Your support helps WIS PDX fund scholarships, community programs, and advocacy for equity in STEM. Science can’t wait—and neither can we. ✨ #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM
October 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What does self-defense have to do with science? In our latest WIS PDX blog we recap our recent workshop, we explore how awareness, intuition, and evidence-based practice intersect to help us set boundaries and move through the world with confidence. 💪🔬 #wispdx
Instinct, Intellect and Impact: Self-Defense Through the Lens of Science and Solidarity — Women in Science PDX
What does self-defense have to do with science? In this workshop recap, we explore boundaries, voice, and the tools we can practice—together—to feel safer in every space.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Looking for financial support for a conference, course, or workshop? WIS PDX provides $500 scholarship for STEM grad students in Oregon and SW Washington. Funds cover costs for professional development activities #STEMScholarships. Apply at buff.ly/pj9wabn by 10/17 #WomenInScience #STEMScholarships
September 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Come and meet your new happy hour coordinators, and decorate some bookmarks for your next read. (Science-related or not!) No need to register or sign up, just come and hang out around 5:30-7:30pm!
#WomenInScience #PDXEvents
September 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Join us TOMORROW 9/18 for Science Can’t Wait: A Night to Pledge & Protect—dinner + silent auction for equity in STEM. Hear from WIS PDX scholars + local voices on defending science. 6–8:30pm @ Freeland Spirits 🎟️ buff.ly/s7TQyKE
#WISPDX #ScienceAdvocacy #ScienceCantWait"
September 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Meet Julia Vanderstreet, PhD candidate & WIS PDX Scholarship recipient. Passionate about science communication, she plans to engage in science policy during her studies. Join us at Science Can't Wait, on 9/18 from 6-8:30pm to support women and gender minorities in science. tix: buff.ly/jaOjNRS
September 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM