UB STEMinism
UB STEMinism is a gender-inclusive group that aims to provide a safe and supportive space for women of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to address concerns related to identity, psychosocial stressors, school-work-life balance, and other factors, that may impact their academic functioning in undesirable ways.
Created in conjunction with UB Counseling Services, the STEMinism group features:
- A support network for students who share similar goals, objectives, struggles, and successes
- Psychoeducation, peer-support/student-led discussion groups
- A place to facilitate healthier interactions and address some psychosocial stressors
- A place to identify barriers to success, personal or academic, and develop strategies that move students forward
- A place to obtain information for on-campus/community referrals related to mental health concerns that will not be addressed by/in group
STEMinism is scheduled on a bi-weekly basis throughout the semester and in addition to the psychoeducation and peer support, provides opportunities for participants to engage in social activities, professional development, mentoring workshops, seminars, and other activities that connect students of color in STEM.
