Social Media Chair
Ivy (she/her) is a third year PhD student in the Neuroscience Program at Tufts University. She is studying ALS, a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor neuron loss. Ivy uses human iPSC-derived motor neurons to investigate how an ALS-related mutation induces lysosomal dysfunction. At NE GWISE, she is passionate about fostering community as well as empowering women in STEM through social and career-related events.
NE GWiSE is an alliance between GWISE groups from universities across New England. We are joining together to support and celebrate women and gender minorities in STEM fields, to increase awareness of the issues we face, and create change within our community. We support ideas and actions to increase diverse gender representation in STEM departments, create fair and positive workplace environments, increase the support and mentorship students receive, and enact equitable university and federal policies. Through advocacy, diversity, outreach efforts, and networking opportunities, as well as collective actions and supporting developing GWISE groups, NE GWiSE works to advance policies and programs across New England to promote equality and improve the experience of students. All members of the graduate community are welcome to become NE GWiSE members and attend our events.
