Own It strives to recognize women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wyoming. The event and award serves to help increase the visibility of an often overlooked group in STEM, which can be fundamental in encouraging women to participate in science.
An in-person reception to celebrate all nominees is planned for the evening of
Monday, November 15th at 6pm in the Wyoming Union Family Room
We will also recognize and highlight all of our nominees online!
Own It! Celebrates the following Women in STEM who were nominated to be RECOGNIZED for their outstanding STEM accomplishments!
Overall: A woman who is deserving of celebration
Alexandra Howell
Alexandria Williams
Annie Bergman
Deanna Lind
Erica L. Belmont
Jacqueline 'J.J.' Shinker
Katelin Scheuerman
Kelsey Ruehling
Lauren Shoemaker
Lindsey Freeman
Madison Crawford
Megan Candelaria
Mercedes Lynn Bartels Cassidy
Michelle Mason
Simone Runyon
Research: A woman who has made significant contributions to her field of research
Jenna Crouse
Kristin R. Di Bona
Service: A woman who demonstrates service, leadership and mentoring among her peer group
Cassidy Enloe
Claire Campion
Courtney Rainbolt
Hannah Jang-Condell
Ellen Currano
Gunjan Tomar
Julia Dickie
Lauren R. Biehle
Makayla Loveland
Shawna McBride
Teaghen Sweckard
Teaching: A woman who inspires teaching and learning among her community
Christina Grace Knox
Leena Myran
Lindsey Mitchell
own It! Highlights!
Wyonics
Phoebe the Photon Explores the Universe
own It! Poster Presentations
Power of peer mentoring: multifaceted mentorship for women in pharmacy
Hello darkness my old friend; influence of light on Bombus impetiens reproductive success
Body size and condition predict timing of spring emergence for queen bumble bees
Body size and condition predict timing of spring emergence for queen bumble bees
Ellen Keaveny
Does ion channel expression underlie differences in bumble bee cold tolerance?
Does ion channel expression underlie differences in bumble bee cold tolerance?
Taylor Hatcher
Ethylene Synthesis By Genetically Modified Rhodococcus opacus PD630 on Synthetic Human Urine
Nominations are for women who exemplify the following:
- A woman student, STEM professional, faculty or community member who has made significant contributions to her field of research.
- A woman who demonstrates service, leadership and mentoring among her peer group.
- A woman who inspires teaching and learning among her community.
- And, a woman who is deserving of celebration.
You may nominate a colleague, a coworker, a student, or yourself!
In addition to nominations, you may sign up to display a poster or share a research or outreach highlight!
Own It! Nominations
Help us celebrate phenomenal women in STEM!Nominees may be undergraduate students, graduate students, STEM professionals, faculty, staff, or community members who identify as women.
Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:
Research: A woman who has made significant contributions to her field of research.
Service: A woman who demonstrates service, leadership and mentoring among her peer group.
Teaching: A woman who inspires teaching and learning among her community.
Overall: A woman who is deserving of celebration!
In order to nominate a women in STEM (self-nominations are welcome), visit tinyurl.com/OwnItNomination
Own It! Highlights
Own It! wants to highlight the accomplishments of women in STEM! Whether it is an award, a publication, a presentation, a grant proposal, an outreach event or anything else that you are proud of, we want to hear about it!
We share these highlights at our Own It! Celebration on Monday, November 15th as well as online!
To share a highlight, visit: tinyurl.com/OwnItHighlights
Own It! Poster Session
The Own It! Celebration on Monday, November 15th will include a poster walk. If you have a poster you would like to share about your STEM research or outreach, please sign up here: tinyurl.com/OwnItPoster
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