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ABOUT SCIENTISTA CHAPTERS

Scientista Chapters are independently run student organizations for women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in college or graduate school. Scientista chapters are a part of the Scientista Campus Network, an international network for college and graduate women across STEM disciplines. Scientista chapters create strong communities for women in STEM through online discussions, social events, panels, and workshops. Our chapters also aim to dispel women in science stereotypes by increasing the visibility of women in STEM through social media campaigns. 

THE PERKS!

By starting a Scientista Chapter, you're not only creating a local community, but tapping into a quickly growing global network. The Scientista Foundation provides the following resources for it's chapters:
  • National support from our Co-Directors of Campus Relations on expediting and simplifying the process of setting up a chapter and becoming a recognized organization
  • A starter manual that includes marketing and promotional materials and resources for event planning, budgeting, and more
  • National support from our seasoned and experienced C0-Directors of Campus Relations
  • A strong and quickly expanding national network of campuses 
  • Rights to use the Scientista brand, including professionally designed merch
  • Special, exclusive opportunities for our Chapter Members, including invitation-only leadership events, special opportunities at our conferences and job fairs, a resume drop, discounts to all Scientista and partner organization events, and additional chapter benefits (eg. Extra time with recruiters at our career fair, member only dinners and lunches)

Our National Programs include:
  • Job & Graduate School Fair
  • The Scientista Intercollegiate Symposium
  • The Scientista Community Circles, an online community for our Scientista chapters to connect with one another and professionals 

BECOME A CHAPTER DIRECTOR

Responsibilities

  • To recruit and manage a campus committee as necessary to accomplish the chapter goals
  • To spearhead innovative marketing strategies to recruit new Scientista members and increase campus presence
  • To create a strong community for women in STEM on your campus both on and offline through social media and events 
  • To advertise Scientista Foundation events, resources, and opportunities to your chapter​

Time commitment

  • Approximately 3 hrs/week
  • Directors must be available for 1 hr semesterly director’s calls with the national team

Ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Passion for advancing Scientista’s mission
  • Stellar leadership skills 
  • The ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
  • Timely responsiveness to emails 
  • Passion for fostering communities through social media and events
  • A self-starter
  • Someone who is fun, friendly, and down to earth!


What you will gain

  • Development of valuable leadership skills
  • Entrepreneurial experience of building an organization from the ground-up
  • Access to exclusive opportunities, including the a dinner with our sponsors at the annual Scientista Symposium
  • Global visibility as a leader of women in STEM at your campus
  • Expand your Network: Forge strong relationships with the Scientista team and professional women in STEM
  • Become a part of a strong support network of Scientista students, advisors, and alumni that will last a lifetime!

HOW TO APPLY

College and graduate students may apply to start a Scientista Chapter by filling out our Chapter Application. Applicants are welcome to apply either as an individual founder or in a team of two co-founders, but preference is given to teams of two. In order to apply, we require that you identify a minimum of 5 students on campus interested in joining your team.

The Application Process

The acceptance, orientation and onboarding process can potentially take one to two months to complete, but you will be assisted the entire way by our Campus Chapter Team. 

During the application process you will be expected to: 
  • Complete a brief phone interview with Hana Basheer, Dalyanne Hernandez, and Victoria Sa, Co-Directors of Campus Relations
  • ​Identify a faculty advisor
  • Acquire 50 email signatures from students at your school to demonstrate campus support 
  • Sign a Scientista Chapter Agreement and adopt the Scientista Chapter Constitution
  • Plan your first campus launch event 
  • Launch your Scientista Chapter Facebook Group
  • Recruit members to build a strong team on your campus
  • Begin the process of becoming a recognized student organization on your campus


Ready to get started?  Please fill out the application form!