Cena y Ciencias: A Model for Family-Centered Outreach in Underserved Communities (Phase-I)
2020 GIANT Selection
Abstract -
This project is a a collaboration between GradSWE and SACNAS.
According to Rubeck, “We are implementing an allyship program targeting graduate STEM students who want to develop skills to be lifelong allies for underrepresented groups in STEM. The semester long program includes a half-day training workshop followed by a monthly discussion series. Educating graduate students about active allyship will enable them to set and achieve diversity and inclusion goals across UIUC and in their future career organizations.”
Team Members:
- Current PI: Sharlene Denos (denos@illinois.edu)
- Ricardo Diaz
- Amy Leman
- Pam Pena-Martin
- Felipe Menanteau
- Luis de Jesús Astacio
- Paola Beltran Gutierrez
Groups Engaged: Staff K-8, Community, Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Staff, Faculty