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<P>Interested in getting involved with science advocacy? Readyto meet up with some other scientists? Hoping to catch up with other 500 WS members whom you haven't seen for a long time? Or, just for a beer & a relaxing weekday evening? We'd be thrilled to have you.</P>
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<P>Over 20,000 women of STEM & supporters from more than 100 countries have signed in support of 500 Women Scientists, pledging to build an inclusive scientific community dedicated to training a more diverse group of future leaders in science & to use the language of science to bridge divides & enhance global diplomacy.</P>
<H2>WHO WE ARE</H2>
<P><STRONG><EM>500 Women Scientists</EM></STRONG>is a grassroots organization started by four women who met in graduate school at CU Boulder & who maintained friendships & collaborations after jobs & life took them away from Boulder. Immediately following the November 2016 election, we published an open letter re-affirming our commitment to speak up for science & for women, minorities, immigrants, people with disabilities, & LGBTQIA.</P>
<P>500 Women Scientists works to build communities & foster real change that comes from<A HREF="https://hbr.org/2016/11/what-successful-movements-have-in-common" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">small groups, not large crowds</A>. Our<A HREF="https://500womenscientists.org/take-action/#pods" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Local Pods</A>help create those deep roots through strong, personal relationships. Local Pods are where members meet regularly, develop a support network, make strategic plans, & take action. Pods focus on issues that resonate in their communities, rooted in our mission & values.</P>
<H2>WHY "500"WOMEN SCIENTISTS?</H2>
<P>We wrote our open letter with no agenda for building a grassroots movement & hoped to get 500 signatures ("500" seemed aspirational). We surpassed that goal within hours of posting the letter & we continue to reach more & more women of STEM & supporters across the world.</P>
<H2>OUR MISSION</H2>
<H3><STRONG>THE MISSION OF 500 WOMEN SCIENTISTS IS TO SERVE SOCIETY BY MAKING SCIENCE OPEN, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE</STRONG></H3>
<H3>TO<STRONG>ACHIEVE</STRONG>OUR MISSION WE:</H3>
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<P>Empower women to grow to their full potential in science;</P>
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<P>Increase scientific literacy through public engagement;</P>
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<P>Advocate for science & equality.</P>
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<H2>OUR VISION</H2>
<H3><STRONG>THE VISION OF 500 WOMEN SCIENTISTS</STRONG><STRONG>IS TO BE THE FOREMOST ORGANIZATION FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE</STRONG></H3>
<H3>OUR<STRONG>VALUES</STRONG>ARE ROOTED IN:</H3>
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<P>Recognizing that science touches the lives of every person on this planet;</P>
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<P>Advocating for a strong role of science in society;</P>
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<P>Identifying & acknowledging structural inequities & biases in science;</P>
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<P>Pushing for equality & standing up to inequality, discrimination, & aggression;</P>
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<P>Pushing to develop & strengthen access for traditionally underrepresented groups to fully participate in & become leaders in science;</P>
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<P>Supporting the education & careers of all scientists;</P>
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<P>Enhancing scientific mentorship & encouraging an atmosphere of collaboration;</P>
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<P>Stepping outside of our research disciplines to communicate our science & engage with the public;</P>
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<P>Using the language & wonder of science to bridge the divides that separate societies & to enhance global diplomacy.<IMG SRC="https://www.google.com/search?q=500+women+scientists+logo&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS728US732&tbm=isch&imgil=MEeKUPceolTuXM%253A%253BrteN7xB0SB56UM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.bonfire.com%25252F500-women-scientists-2%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=MEeKUPceolTuXM%253A%252CrteN7xB0SB56UM%252C_&usg=__qteL7y0LhhHJ1HtjWO4frj9LEMM%3D&biw=984&bih=700&ved=0ahUKEwj1hZTxnKbWAhWCdSYKHR7iB9kQyjcISA&ei=0kW7WfXUFYLrmQGexJ_IDQ#imgrc=8isEiJHmLLhK_M:"></P>
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