Spring to Action 2020: Jessica W. Tsai, co-director of STEM Advocacy Institute, nominated as panelist

Written By New England GWiSE

Dr. Jessica W. Tsai, co-director of the STEM Advocacy Institute (SAI) was recently nominated to serve as a panelist for Spring to Action 2020.

Dr. Tsai grew up in California and completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and MD and PhD in Neuroscience at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is currently a 3rd year Pediatrics resident at Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center, where she is also completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

STEM Advocacy Institute is a global community of scientists, science communicators, and professionals that is passionate about strengthening the network of access to science education, communication, and engagement.

For more information about SAI, please visit https://www.stemadvocacy.org/

New England GWiSE

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.

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