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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 17h

What if we’ve been measuring the wrong thing? 👀 Instead of asking whether women produce as much science, what if we asked who gets credit, who gets supported long enough to stay + what science loses when they leave? 💬 What needs to change? --- 📊 + 🖼️: Donna L. #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The end of the year can mean work deadlines, packed calendars + a lot of extra mental load. 😅 Join our free virtual Lunch & Learn with Rachael O’Meara for practical tools to manage stress and find more calm. 🧑‍💻 Nov. 4 | 12–1 PM Registration is now open! 🎟️ buff.ly/4ykv07R #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Want to get more involved with WIS PDX? Join us tomorrow! 🧑‍💻 Learn about current volunteer opportunities, ask questions, and find a way to get involved that works for you. ✨️ 📅 Tomorrow 🕡 6:30–7:30pm 💻 Virtual Join via Google Meet 👉️ buff.ly/AaZ3Tqk #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXVolunteers #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Meet our October Volunteer of the Month, Sneha Ramaiah! 🎉 As our Volunteer Operations Coordinator, Sneha welcomes new volunteers, connects them with roles, & make sure they feel recognized. 💜 Thank you, Sneha, for everything you bring to WIS PDX! #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #volunteerappreciation

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Portland, we’re looking up. 🐦👀 Save the date for a Birdwatching Adventure with scientist + avid birder Rose Marie! 🔭 Bird-ID skills mostly “Yep, that’s definitely a bird”? 😂 You’re absolutely invited. More details coming soon! 📸 Photo by: Nate Yasuda #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

2 more weeks until our next Walk & Talk! 🌲🥾 Join us Oct. 17 at 10 AM at Cooper Mountain Nature Park for an easy ~1–1.25-mile walk and good conversation with women & gender-diverse folks in STEM. 💚 ✨️ No registration required!✨️ Details 👉 buff.ly/qYuWTYy #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have a conference, course, or workshop on your radar? A WIS PDX Scholarship could help! 🧑‍💻 We’re offering $500 Professional Development Scholarships for eligible STEM grad students in Oregon & SW Washington. 🎓️ 📅 Apply by Oct. 16: buff.ly/9RNPN3N #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #portlandor #STEMscholarship

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What if the problem isn’t the pitch, but who decides whether it’s good? 👀 When decision-makers share similar perspectives, “the best idea won” may deserve more scrutiny. 💬 Where have you seen groupthink shape which ideas get heard? Source 👉️ buff.ly/pp56bRi #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #genderbias

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spooky season + pumpkins + happy hour? We’re in. 🎃👻 Come decorate a pumpkin, grab a drink + hang out with other women in STEM! No registration. Just show up! 🍻🎃 #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #portlandor #pdxSTEMcommunity

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2 weeks until Resume Lab! ✨ Dust off that resume (no judgment 😄) and let us help you make it even stronger. Personalized feedback from experienced STEM professionals. 👉️ Register here: buff.ly/tncK5Jz #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Save the date! 🧑‍💻 Our next virtual Lunch & Learn is Nov. 4 with Rachael O’Meara, author of Pause and host of The Pausecast. Spend your lunch hour with us as we explore practical tools for managing stress and finding more calm during a busy season. 🧘 Details coming soon! ✨️ #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There's still time to help shape the future of WIS PDX! 💚 If you haven't taken our annual community survey yet, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps build better events, programs, and opportunities for women in STEM. ✨️ Survey 👉️ buff.ly/6YUSYPA (take & share) 📣 #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Who gets heard in academic spaces isn’t only about who’s in the room. It’s also about who feels comfortable speaking up. 💬 Research found a gender gap in academic Q&As. What helps create more inclusive participation? Source 👉️ buff.ly/mWyaj0b #WomenInSTEM #WISPDX

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Update from WIS PDX: our 2026 Annual Donor Dinner, originally scheduled for October 1, has been canceled due to a lack of registrations. If you purchased a ticket, we’ll contact you directly with refund information. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 💜 #WISPDX #womeninSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our next Walk & Talk is headed to Cooper Mountain! 🥾🌿 Join us Oct. 17 at 10 AM for an easy ~1–1.25-mile walk and some good conversation with women & gender-diverse folks in STEM. 💚 ✨️ No registration required! ✨️ Event details 👉 buff.ly/qYuWTYy #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Another Walk & Talk in the books! 🥾🌿 Yesterday, we explored Tualatin Hills Nature Park, caught up, made new connections & enjoyed some much-needed nature bathing. 🌳💚 Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🫶 One more walk this year: Cooper Mountain on Oct. 17! 🍂 #WISPDX #womeninSTEM #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🥾🌿 Our Walk & Talk at Tualatin Hills Nature Park is happening this morning! Come explore, connect with fellow women in STEM & get some fresh air. 🫶 See you soon! Details 👉️ buff.ly/4Iek0AX #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Same qualifications. Same experience. Different name, different outcome. 🤔 Research found that identical applicants were evaluated differently based on perceived gender, including the starting salary they were offered. So what happens when that difference follows someone through a career? 🧵

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Only 3 more days until our next Walk & Talk! 🥾🌿 Come explore Tualatin Hills Nature Park, connect with fellow women in STEM, and enjoy a Saturday morning outside with us. 💚 We'll see you there! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/4Iek0AX #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Registration is open! 🎉 Ready to refresh your resume? Join us for a Resume Lab and get personalized, one-on-one feedback from experienced STEM professionals. 🧑‍💻 🎟️ Registration is required, with sliding-scale pricing available. Grab your spot! 👉️ buff.ly/tncK5Jz #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #STEMCareers

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Only 2 more weeks ‘til we hit the trails! 🥾🌿 Join us at Tualatin Hills Nature Park for fresh air, beautiful scenery, and great conversation with fellow women in STEM. 🍂💚 No registration required! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/4Iek0AX #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🎉 Meet our September Volunteer of the Month, Natasha Black! Natasha is our Newsletter Manager and a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at OHSU. 🔬💌 Thank you, Natasha, for helping keep the WIS PDX community informed and connected! 💚 #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Need funds for a conference, course, or workshop? WIS PDX is offering $500 Professional Development Scholarships! 🧑‍🎓 Applications open to STEM grad students of any marginalized gender in OR/SWWA.✨️ Apply by 10/16 👉️ buff.ly/9RNPN3N #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #portlandor #STEMscholarship

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A little origami, great conversation & a wonderful way to spend Women’s Equality Day! 🦋✨ Thanks to everyone who joined us for our August Happy Hour at The Oaks Pub. We loved spending the evening connecting with our WIS PDX community! 🫶 Join us next time: buff.ly/l9gjJ8f #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have an idea, experience, or perspective from the world of STEM to share? ✍️🔬 Field Notes, the WIS PDX community journal, wants to hear from you! Articles, interviews, research spotlights, career journeys, videos & more are welcome. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/nOQK8MY #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate progress while recognizing the work still ahead. 🧡 Since WIS PDX began, we’ve expanded opportunities and built community for women and gender-diverse people in STEM. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we’ll keep going. ✊ #WISPDX #womeninstem #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today's the day! 🦋 Join us tonight for our Origami + Women's Equality Day Happy Hour! Come for origami, conversation & community—and bring a friend or come solo and make some new ones. 💚 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/VC3ERkT #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What an incredible afternoon exploring Viking on Mars! 🚀🔴 Huge thanks to Rachel Tillman & Dr. Clare Reimers for sharing their knowledge, experiences & stories with our community, and to everyone who joined us! 🫶 #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #SpaceExploration

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Only 3 more days until our Origami + Women's Equality Day Happy Hour! 🦋 Come for origami, conversation & community—and bring a friend or come solo and make some new ones! 💚 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/VC3ERkT #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉 Join us for a morning with Rachel Tillman exploring the Viking Mars Missions, space history, and authentic artifacts. 🔴✨️ | 🎟️ Register here 👉 buff.ly/hIJmV7d See you there! 🚀 #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Tomorrow! 🚀 Join us for our Community Spotlight Event with Rachel Tillman and explore the history of the Viking Mars Missions, including authentic artifacts you can see and touch up close. 🔴👀 | 🎟️ Register here 👉 buff.ly/hIJmV7d #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We’re hitting the trails again, and this time we’re headed to Beaverton! 🥾🌿 We'll be exploring Tualatin Hills Nature Park for tree-lined trails, wildlife sightings, and great conversation. 🦌💚 Grab your friends and join us! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/4Iek0AX #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Only 1 more week until our Community Spotlight Event with Rachel Tillman! 🎉 Explore the Viking Mars Missions and get up close with authentic VMM artifacts. 🔴✨️ Register here 👉 buff.ly/hIJmV7d #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Another Walk & Talk in the books! 🌲☀️ We spent the morning exploring Mt. Tabor, enjoying some fresh air, and connecting with women and gender-diverse folks in STEM. 💚 Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🫶 #WISPDX #womeninstem #WalkAndTalk #PDXEvents #MtTaborPark

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It's Walk & Talk day! 🌿 If you've been meaning to join us, this is your sign! Grab your walking shoes and come spend the morning with an awesome community of women in STEM. 🥾💚 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/lVgSV7L #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

3 more days! 🥳 If you've been meaning to join one of our Walk & Talks, this is your sign to come explore Mt. Tabor Park with an awesome community of women in STEM. 🌲💚 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/lVgSV7L #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Origami, conversation, and community. 🦋 Join us as we celebrate Women's Equality Day with a creative Happy Hour! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/VC3ERkT #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Meet Rachel Tillman, our next Community Spotlight speaker! 🚀 Join us Aug 23rd to explore the Viking Mars Missions and get up close with authentic Viking Mars mission artifacts. 🔴 Register here 👉 buff.ly/hIJmV7d #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Keep October 14th open... 📅 Resume Lab: Engineering Your Next Career Move is coming this fall! 🧑‍💻 If your resume could use a refresh, we've got something you'll want to check out. 🎟️ More details (and registration) are coming soon. #WISPDX #WomenInSTEM #STEMCareers #PDX

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Meet our August Volunteer of the Month, Yui Sugiyama! 🎉 As our Scholarship Manager, Yui helps support our community while pursuing her PhD in neuroscience. We're so grateful to have her on the WIS PDX team! 💚 #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #portlandor #pdxvolunteers

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Calling all space enthusiasts! 🚀 Registration is open for our next Community Spotlight Event with Rachel Tillman. See and touch authentic Viking Mars mission artifacts up close! Register 👉 buff.ly/hIJmV7d #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Who's joining us in 2 weeks? 🥾 We're heading to Mt. Tabor Park for our next Walk & Talk! Come enjoy the views, meet some wonderful women in STEM, and spend the morning with us.💚 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/lVgSV7L #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Been thinking about volunteering with WIS PDX, but not sure where to start? 👀💚 We’ve got you! Join our new monthly Volunteer Informational Sessions to learn about opportunities, ask questions & find your fit. 🙌 📅 First Wednesday of every month 💻 Virtual 🔗: buff.ly/AaZ3Tqk #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Heads up‼️ Our Mt. Tabor Walk & Talk has moved to Sunday, August 16th. Same time, same location—just a new day! 📅 Come enjoy a morning walk, meet other women in STEM, and build community with us. ✨️ No registration required! 💜 Event details 👉️ buff.ly/Rap7noG #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We had such a great time at the Witch's Castle this morning! 🧙 💚 Thanks to everyone who came out to walk, chat, and spend the morning with our amazing community of women in STEM. Already looking forward to the next adventure! 🌿 📬 KIT: buff.ly/dcvu8uP #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #PDXevents

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Grab your friends and join us for a relaxing walk-and-talk to the magical Witch's Castle. 🧙 See you soon!!! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/8Fi3xmB #WISPDX #womeninstem #portlandor #portlandevents #womeninportland #witchscastleportland

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Your voice matters! 💚 Help shape the future of WIS PDX by taking our annual community survey. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback helps us build better events, resources, and opportunities for women in STEM. Survey link 👉️ buff.ly/6YUSYPA #WISPDX #WomeninSTEM #portlandor

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Only 3 MORE DAYS 'til we visit one of Portland's most magical hidden gems: the Witch's Castle. 🧙 Grab your friends and join us for a relaxing walk and talk! Event details 👉️ buff.ly/8Fi3xmB #WISPDX #womeninstem #portlandor #portlandevents #womeninportland #witchscastleportland

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