为了为女性历史月定下基调. 詹妮弗·道森谈到了“成功” 真正的领导:如何 & 为什么要帮助STEM领域的女性达到这个目标." Posing at Macey Center March 6 after the kickoff luncheon are, from left, NMT alumna Dr. Kay Bjornen, Dr. 道森，NMT校友约翰·林迪格，和博士. 妮莉亚·邓巴，导演 of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and state geologist. 

SOCORRO, N.M. – To better support women and students from underrepresented populations at New Mexico Tech, an effort was launched during three days of International Women’s Day activities to explore the concept of a Women’s Resource Center and a Diversity Center on campus. “Honoring Women in Work,” a three-day celebration during Women’s History Month, included a TECH Talk, luncheons and speakers, a town hall, panel discussion, and speed mentoring, 将学生、校友、教职员工聚集在一起.

A group of NMT alumnae are collaborating with the university’s Advancement and Alumni Relations Office to plan for a Women’s Resource Center and a Diversity Center on campus. Advancement Director Colleen Foster said female students, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and other student groups face unique challenges in STEM.

“Both centers will provide a place for students to connect with each other, engage with mentors who have paved the way before them, and participate in special educational 以及拓展的机会。.

NMT总裁Stephen G. 他欢迎与会者参加为期三天的活动 并介绍了TECH Talk的主讲人Dr. 詹妮弗·道森说，资源中心可以提供帮助 promote achievement through access to knowledge, support systems, and key tools, and “help students connect so they can be successful at Tech and beyond.”

为期三天的庆祝活动亮点包括:

• 科技讲座. Jennifer Dawson, who addressed challenges women and underrepresented people in STEM fields face in academia and corporate work, and building alliances. Dr. Dawson encouraged students to cultivate mentors who will “call you out” and “step 用鼓励的话语.”
• A panel discussion featuring students, faculty members, a regent, and alumnae, who discussed their academic and career paths in STEM and the challenges they faced.
• Speed mentoring, which connected students with women in STEM in academia and the business 提供职业建议的人.
• 国际妇女节的主题演讲嘉宾. Donette Alonzo，一位教员 at the University of Missouri, who discussed equity, embracing our heritage, and being 坚持不懈，决心成功.
  
  

Women’s History Month continues with a month-long artist’s showcase and a reception March 24. WomenFest weekend activities include a performance by the String Queens; workshops and an expo featuring music and dancing, food, and vendors March 24 and 25; and a panel discussion sponsored by the 美国印第安人科学与工程学会 March 24. 更多信息，包括时间和地点，可在以下网址查询: tb35018.net/pas

Biology grad student Marina Heim, left, receives career advice from Cynthia Cynthia Connolly, education outreach manager with the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral 3月7日在梅西中心“快速指导”期间的资源.