#wocinstem

[nablah]

*gritting my teeth as python crashes my laptop for the 4th time this week* i'm being so so normal...doing normal science....i'm a normal scientist....this too is science...#WomenInSTEM#WOCinSTEM

[studywave]

PDF Readers: What Do You Want? What Do You Need?

Hey all! I promised a series of posts on resources that have helped me during undergrad, and I'm going to start with the basics: how to read your coursework. I'm going to tag a few people who mentioned being interested in this series, but please let me know if you'd like to be untagged!

@anyto @wocinstem @youneedtostudyives @studyblr-perhaps

Now, I'm an English major, so I can't speak on behalf of the sciences, but almost all of my course materials have been given to me in the form of PDFs. I also download almost all my research in PDF format, and when I find books for free online, they're usually PDFs. Clearly, this means I need some easy way to read and edit PDFs. Below the cut, you'll find information on how to choose a PDF reader that's right for you, as well as information on Xodo, my personal favorite reader.

What should you consider when choosing a PDF reader?

Well, first, there's cost. There are all kinds of PDF readers at all kinds of price points. Xodo, my favorite, is free. I've never used the paid version, because for my purposes, the free version is more than enough. Now, let's talk about those purposes.

As an English student, I'm mostly concerned with annotation. I want to be able to mark my documents up, highlight them, write on them, leave comments, all that good stuff. However, what I need might not be what you need. Do you need to sign a lot of documents? Do you need to build PDFs from scratch? Are you more concerned with appearance, or with functionality?

Once you've answered these questions, you'll be able to search online for reviews dealing with the specific kinds of functionality you need.

Why should you use Xodo?

Well, for starters, the free version has more than I will ever need. I can edit, I can annotate, I can sign, I can highlight. I can do pretty much anything my English major heart desires, and I can use my Apple pencil to do it (I'll make another post about ipads and Apple pencils and link it here once it's finished).

This screenshot shows a lot of my favorite parts of Xodo. I can highlight in different colors (I use green to make information on further reading stand out) and I can write (also in different colors) with my Apple pencil, all while scrolling and navigating with my hand. I don't have to constantly click back and forth between marking and scrolling like I do with some apps, and I can lay my hand on the screen without disturbing anything. This, the ability to confine the text marking to the pencil, is really important to me. I don't like to be constantly clicking around and making accidental marks.

I've also been able to read almost every PDF I've put on here without much trouble. Between the size of my ipad screen (which will be the subject of another post), the high resolution, and the ability to zoom and scroll at the same time, I can read even pretty low-quality PDFs with very little trouble.

You might also notice the little box with the "4" in it in the upper right corner. This indicates the number of tabs I have open because yes, you can have multiple tabs open in Xodo. I've had over ten tabs open at a time, some containing 300+ page documents, and I've never had lagging or glitching problems.

Here's a selection of other actions Xodo allows. I've never scanned anything to PDF using it, but if the rest of the app is anything to go by, it probably works just fine.

I've had the occasional problem with glitching (maybe once per every five hours of reading I do, if that) which usually just involves a section of the text going black and can be solved by closing and reopening the app. Closing and reopening is no problem, either, because Xodo saves your place.

All this to say, I've used Xodo for a little over a year now, and I have no complaints. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and I'm sure the paid version is even better. That's all for now. Happy reading!

[jkxcomics]

Today JKX Comics honors the work of Aomawa Shields, an astrophysicist whose work revolves around the climate and potential habitability of extrasolar planets (planetary bodies that orbit stars). Dr. Shields utilizes computational-based modeling along with data acquired from space missions to study the surface and atmospheric conditions of extrasolar planets. Her research helps identify potentially habitable planets outside of our solar system. Her work is highly recognized receiving many awards including the NSF CAREER Award, Clare Booth Luce Professorship and a TED fellowship. Dr. Shields encourages the next generation of scientists by founding the Rising Stargirls program. JKX thanks Dr. Shields for her amazing work! #WHM2020 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #wocinstem #womenofcolour #womenofcolorscholars #blackandstem #wocintech #wocinspace https://www.instagram.com/p/B97Jpktp5Iy/?igshid=12gqzq9akk737

[thetempleofawesome]

People in Detroit building their own ISP

I am SO about this!😊

[profsalcedo]

Sharing with permission from E. Antonakos, because sometimes we have to celebrate each other. And I’m fiercely proud of the trailblazers that emerged from my alma mater! ☺️ Euphemia L. Haynes (1890-1980) First Black American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics (Catholic U 1943) Smith College class of 1914 Image from p141 Feb 2018 Notices of the AMS (American Mathematical Society)

[nytech]

August 2019 NY Tech Meetup and Summer Celebration

Please join us on Tuesday, August 6th, when we host a special Meetup and Summer Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History!

The program will showcase the amazing projects created by the students of the BridgeUP:STEM program and community volunteers during the Hack the Solar System hackathon that took place earlier this year.

The very special afterparty will take place under the Great Canoe in the Grand Gallery and will be a celebration of the BridgeUP:STEM current students and alumni, the NY Tech Alliance family, and all those that make this community thrive!

So whether you can make it for the program or just the reception, we encourage you to RSVP now for a fantastic night of summer celebration. There will be delicious bites, wine, beer, refreshments, and of course, the best networking in town!

About the Hackathon The Museum’s BridgeUP: STEM hackathon is a conduit for citizen science where our public participants create real tools and build solutions to real problems in scientific education, communication, and research.

About BridgeUP: STEM BridgeUP: STEM is an ambitious initiative designed to bridge the gender and opportunity gaps in computational science for girls and young women as well as boys and girls from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Hosted at the Museum through generous support from the Helen Gurley Brown Revocable Trust, BridgeUP: STEM has developed a distinct identity in the landscape of computer science education by embedding programming in the context of scientific research and communication to support participants’ college and career goals. The BridgeUP:STEM programs include a tuition-free intensive multi-year Brown Scholars program for high school girls and the Helen Fellowship, a one-year post-baccalaureate fellowship for women.

[wearekolorkoded]

I Graduated with Job Lined Up, Here’s How You Can Too...

So I've been away for a while but not without due cause. A few weeks ago, I completed a major chapter in my life: I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE. Not only am I officially a university alumni, but in a few short weeks, I will be heading to Silicon Valley to kick off my career as a software engineer! 

I did it, so can you. Here’s how:

Understand the value of hard work. For myself one of the biggest challenges in my degree  was mathematics. I never had the strongest math skills but, as a degree requirement, I had to take several advanced math courses. I had to learn how to review difficult concepts on my own, ask as many questions as needed,  and  check my work with the help of my professor or a tutor. I spent many long hours in the library and at the kitchen table reviewing and making my way through problems.  This hard work has helped me succeed both in and outside of the classroom and I'm grateful to know it's value. You'll appreciate it as well when your work ethic opens doors for you too.

Talk about what you're working on. It's not bragging but it's selling your skill-set and letting people know that you're competent in what you do.  Most times you don't have to go into all of the technical details of what you're working on, and projects that you've completed. Talking about your work  helps paint a great professional picture of you if people can see that you're excited about what you're currently doing. When you talk to enough people you become known. Being known = more scholarship, internship, and job opportunities. When I talk about myself and my work, I always wonder if I sound like I'm bragging rather than selling my ideas. Yet throughout my career I've heard it told that when I light up about something and display my passion for it, it makes me sound genuine and of course hire-able.

Conferences are key. Through out my academic journey, I have seen the positive impact that attending conferences has on students networking skills, job prospects, and professional connections. Conferences give you  the chance to get 1:1 face time with a wide array of recruiters in ways your school may not provide. Go prepared with plenty of copies of your well reviewed resume, ready to speak to your past experiences, and prepared to connect. You never know who you could meet or how your path could change at these events. If you can, try to attend at least one per semester. Here are some great ones to get you started:  

Tapia Diversity Conference

Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing

NSBE Convention 

SHPE Convention 

I wish you the best in your endeavors. Go change the world, it needs you!

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[watchwhatyounodto]

#Repost @nojailsnochurches ・・・ #nogodsnokings #atheistpoc #agnosticpoc #atheistofcolor #secularpoc #scientistofcolor #physicistofcolor #pocinstem #wocinstem #decolonization #decolonizing #indigenize #ancestralknowledge #decolonizeyourmind #decolonizestem #decolonizescience #sciencenotspirituality #indigenousatheist #blackatheist #indigenousscientist #blackscientist #blackliberation #indigenousliberation [Quote: "Religion saves the rich from being massacred by the poor."] https://www.instagram.com/p/B92J0FXAHjw/?igshid=1hslytyv0s9a4

[momofthreesillyboys]

Wow!! I just going to stare at this for awhile! Thank you so much! #Repost @semarhyq.art with @get_repost ・・・ ✨Commission✨ The Molecular Bioinformaticist for @mom_of_3_silly_boys_who_knits. Thank you for supporting my artwork. ________________________________________________________ Do not take screenshots, copy or trace. Do not share without proper credit. ________________________________________________________ #illustration #digitalart #womeninstem #wocinstem #latinasinstem #mujeresenciencia #cientifica #stillascientist #scicomm #typesofscientists #artedigital #sciart #scicommer #scienceisfun #representationmatters #diversityinstem #womeninleadership #steminist #truediversity https://www.instagram.com/p/B85Gc6VpIb2/?igshid=6euz6dfl8uxk

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Yes, yes, yes!!! . Repost @raventhesciencemaven ・・・ Learning how to love is a multidimensional process. Oxytocin, the love chemical, is produced not only when you love another human being, but also when you do things that you love. #science #blackwomenandstem #blacksinstem #blackphd #hiphop #blerd #nerd #sciencegeek #womeninstem #wocinstem #blackwomeninstem #stemdiversity #womeninscience #phdstudent #scienceiscool #sciencefun #instascience #biology #womenscientists #stem #scienceisbeautiful #sciencecommunication #scicomm #missionunstoppable #stemcamp #phds #blackintech #raven #blackgirlscode #blackscientist https://www.instagram.com/p/B8nFHbpj8Acs1e7emQop8oTLDZVtkv0W_i2fLc0/?igshid=eo3ld8d0owre

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#Repost per credit from & the courtesy of @diversityinacademia ・・・ Language is everything! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #diversityinacademia #research #womeninacademia #professor #professorlife #doctorate #gradstudent #masters #phd #TeachingAssistant #professorsofinstagram #wocinstem #gradschoollife #womeninstem #phdchat #highereducation #gradschoolproblems #gradschoolmemes #qualitativeresearcher #quantitativeresearcher #acadowntime #professorchronicles #gradschoolmotivation #dissertation #phdjourney #academiclife #phdlife #phdmemes #notthatkindofdoctor https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Hyvz7jiWp/?igshid=1d70brlkadsxp

[nolyeimnaturho]

Playing around in the greenhouse with my weedy rice babies 😍 #BlackAndEducated #Scientist #FutureBlackDoctor #WoCinSTEM #WomenInAg #PlantScience #PhDandMe #HailState #AgLife #Genetics #melaningenius (at Mississippi State)

[lmetzger]

#Repost @brooklynhistory with @get_repost ・・・ Mary Susan Bailey Edwards was one of the earliest black nurses working in Brooklyn. She trained at Hampton University in Virginia before moving north in 1910. Many others would follow her as part of the Great Migration. 🏥🏥🏥 Edwards is just one of many Brooklynites now featured in our new exhibition, “Taking Care of Brooklyn: Stories of Sickness & Health,” on view at our Pierrepont St. location! 🏥🏥🏥 Portrait of Mary Susan Bailey Edwards, circa 1920, v1990.14.1; Brooklyn Historical Society. #takingcareofbk #WomenInMedicine #WOCinSTEM https://www.instagram.com/p/By3StyNAZ8y/?igshid=1gcsvxrpvua9f

[afrosandaudio]

@mentalmatterspodcast with @get_repost Loving the collaboration✊🏾❣️ ・・・ “Oh, to be Young, Gifted and Black”. It’s a prided burden that only we would understand. Available on iTunes and Soundcloud. 💛✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💛 Link in bio!! Https://linktr.ee/mentalmatterspodcast __________________________________ __________________________________ #mentalmatterscommunity #podcast #mentalhealth #BLM #blackboyjoy #love #mentalwellness #SelfCare #shetoostem #tech #podsincolor #stem #wocinstem #hbcu #blackandstem #nphc #blkgradlife #swe #teamtypingfast #NSBE #womeninstem #NSBE45 #womenengineers #blackengineers #shpe #BlackMenCope #Detroit #stemisthenewblack https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKg1Zmpdcx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vpqqno3sbap9

[pheministphysicists]

WEBINAR LIVE VIDEO WILL BE AVAILABLE BELOW AT 1:00 PM EST ON APRIL 27, 2017

As of 2010, women of color represented less than 6% of faculty members with STEM doctorates at four-year colleges and universities. This underrepresentation increases up the career ladder of the academy — at the rank of full professor, women of color constitute only 2.5% of faculty.

Despite public attention focused on addressing this underrepresentation, the voices of women of color who are in the STEM professoriate pipeline — or have exited — are often missing from the discussion.

[Read more: Accelerating Change for Women Faculty of Color in STEM: Policy, Action, and Collaborationby Institute for Women’s Policy Research]

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, theoretical physics postdoctoral associate at the University of Washington, Seattle, will moderate this discussion with women of color scientists about the STEM pipeline, asking:

Are we asking the right questions about STEM pipeline programs?

Are STEM pipeline programs responding to the right questions and challenges?

What leads women of color to exit the STEM professoriate pipeline?

What research questions do women of color scientists suggest social science ask about the experiences and representation of women of color in the STEM professoriate?

Panelists include:

Dr. Evelynn Hammonds, Barbara Gutmann Rosenkrantz Professor of the History of Science and Professor of African and African American Studies and Director, Project on Race & Gender in Science & Medicine, Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Harvard University

Dr. Donna J. Nelson, Professor of Chemistry at University of Oklahoma

Dr. Jami Valentine, Primary Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office & founder of the website African American Women in Physics

Dr. Cynthia Hess, Associate Director of Research at Institute for Women’s Policy Research, will provide an overview of the latest data about the representation of women of color in the STEM professoriate at the beginning of the webinar.

Register for the webinar below and join the discussion on Twitter here with the hashtag #WOCinSTEM.