Molly Bird

Oct 15

Treasurer

Molly (she/her) recently received her PhD in Biological Engineering from MIT and is currently a Postdoctoral Associate. She has been involved with NE GWiSE from the very beginning as a member of the founding board. This is her sixth year on the executive committee. She is passionate about tackling many issues facing women in STEM, but in particular, she is passionate about facilitating change in the areas of sexual harassment, attrition rates in Higher Ed, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

Molly Bird

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