What We Do

We see ourselves as a connector and resource aggregator. We are a one-stop resource for a female science student to access the role models, community, and resources that she needs to become a woman in STEM. We are connecting with communities and creating communities. And for each community, we give them visibility on our website. This two-fold approach of creating in-person connections and utilizing online resources is important. We believe that resources for women in science were very scattered. It is hard to find out about them, to access them, and many resources were not reaching the right audience. This is a waste! Thus, we aim to be a one stop- easy to navigate resource for all students. Our campus directors work to make all resources on their campus easily accessible on their campus web pages. 

Online Resources

Blog
  • Read our blog: Provides our readers with visible female role models
  • Write for our blog: Part of being a scientist means being able to communicate your discoveries and ideas to the public. Thus, we have developed a comprehensive internship that allows our scientistas to develop their writing skills


Jobs/Opportunities
  • Find opportunities/internships/jobs by campus
  • Post opportunities

Create Communities Within Campuses

Scientista Campus Chapters: 
Our chapters aim to redefine the model for a woman in science organization on campus. Our chapter teams provide campus-related content, resources and opportunities, and in-person networking events and community building social events for scientistas on campus. The Scientista Foundation executive team works closely with the campus directors to design and execute strong marketing campaigns and content-creation plans. By offering full-time support to our student leaders, the Scientista Foundation is able to increase the effectiveness of our chapters, allowing student organ
  • Start a Chapter
  • Join a Chapter

Scientista Campus Affiliates
  • Become a Campus Affiliate Organization

Connecting Communities Between Campuses

Presidents' Circle: 
The Presidents' Circle is a powerful think-tank of Scientista leaders from across the nation. Our leaders work together to support each other and to create the ideal model for a science organization for Scientistas.  They connect both regionally and nationally. Regional board meetings, outings, and events.