How does this role benefit the SOA and the profession?
This role supports the engagement and education of the profession. Through educating potential student influencers and students, we hope to spread awareness of the profession and increase/diversify pipeline efforts.
This conference is a space for LGBTQ+ students and professionals in STEM fields to share their experiences and learn from one another. Programming ranges from how to create safer spaces to talk about queer issues to discussions about the latest in research conducted by current oSTEM members. oSTEM is a space that celebrates being one's authentic LGBTQ+ self/ally within STEM.
Responsibilities
· Set up tabling material (Depending on the day assigned)
· Interact with attendees, answering questions about the profession and encouraging student interest/engagement in the profession.
· Breakdown of the table at the end of the event. (Depending on the day assigned
Time Commitment
· 5-10 hours
· Exhibit Hours TBD
· In-Person
Time Commitment/Hours
· 5-10 hours
Time Commitment - Description *
· Baltimore, MD (Baltimore, Maryland at the Baltimore Convention Center)
· Exhibit hours are TBD
Experience Required - Designation
· Member, Non-Member, Candidate
Experience Required - Description
· N/A
Opportunity Location
· NON- COUNTRY SPECIFIC
Opportunity Location Ex: Virtual or Specific city volunteer opportunity will take place
Baltimore, MD (Baltimore, Maryland at the Baltimore Convention Center)
Travel Required
For Volunteers in the greater surrounding Baltimore.
Will compensate for Parking & up to 100 miles.