oSTEM at Montana State University Student Club

2020 oSTEM Conference

• Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national organization dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA+ communities in STEM fields.
• MSU's local chapter is oSTEM at Montana State University.
• The 2020 national conference takes place in Anaheim, California from Thursday, November 12th until Sunday, November 15th.
• Students who are selected to attend the conference receive a sponsorship that includes airfare, a shared hotel room and conference registration.
• Because the trip is university sponsored, selected students have permission to miss classes during the travel dates.

Logistics

• 11/12 Flight from Bozeman to Anaheim: TBD
• 11/12 Welcome Dinner: TBD
• 11/12 - 11/15 Hotel: TBD
• 11/15 Flight from Anaheim to Bozeman: TBD

Application Procedure: First-Time Conference Attendees

If you would like to attend the oSTEM conference, e-mail the following information to oSTEM club advisor John Paxton (john DOT paxton AT montana DOT edu) no later than Monday, April 27th.

1. Name.
2. Major.
3. Describe your experience with the LGBTQ+ community.
4. Describe what MSU can do better with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion.
5. Describe why you want to attend the conference.
6. Attach a current resume in pdf format.
7. Please describe any accommodation needs or dietary restrictions.
8. Optional: Is there anything else you would like to mention?

Application Procedure: Previous Conference Attendees

If you would like to attend the oSTEM conference, e-mail the following information to oSTEM club advisor John Paxton (john DOT paxton AT montana DOT edu) no later than Monday, April 27th.

1. Name.
2. Major.
3. Describe the personal and professional benefits you received by attending the conference.
4. Describe any new benefits that you would receive by attending again.
5. Describe what you have done for MSU's LGBTQ+ community since attending the conference.
6. Attach a current resume in pdf format.
7. Please describe any accommodation needs or dietary restrictions.
8. Optional: Is there anything else you would like to mention?

Questions?

• Feel free to drop by John's office in Barnard Hall 353 or send an e-mail (john DOT paxton AT montana DOT edu).

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