About Us |
Established in 2007
Women in Science provides support and resources for women in science at Oregon State University, particularly graduate students, research assistants, and early-career faculty members. Activities include meetings with featured speakers, networking, and workshops on topics relevant to women in science. We continually collaborate with other "Women In" groups on campus to promote diversity and inclusivity in science and other related topics.
While our organization is called WOMEN in Science, we absolutely value and welcome membership and event attendance by all people. Please join us whether or not you identify as a woman!
While our organization is called WOMEN in Science, we absolutely value and welcome membership and event attendance by all people. Please join us whether or not you identify as a woman!
Meet our Executive Board!
Mona Khorani
Co-President 2021-2023 Mona is an Analytical Chemistry Ph.D. student and a Biological Data Science Ph.D. minor student at Oregon State University. Her research studies is focused on metabolomics and lipidomics analysis of the mouse brain tissue samples in neurodegenerative disease and low dose X-rays irradiation.
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Rachael Aber
Co-President 2021-2023 Rachael is a PhD student in the Department of Integrative Biology. Her research utilizes computational and data science approaches to investigate the ecology of viruses. Rachael is passionate about supporting womxn in quantitative fields, and in STEM generally!
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Sarah Sellke
Treasurer 2022-2023 Sarah is a PhD student in the Integrative Biology Department. Her research focuses on the community dynamics of rocky intertidal ecosystems, and how climate change and other disturbances impact these communities. She is excited about creating a supportive environment for women in STEM across the university.
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Makenzie T Nord
Public Relations 2022-2023 Makenzie is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry, studying inorganic chemistry. Specifically, she works with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and studies how they can be used in catalysis. She is interested in developing novel MOF catalysts for environmental applications. Makenzie is excited to work with WiS to help facilitate community building and inclusive support networks among STEM researchers.
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Mónica Vidal-Franco
Communications Officer 2021-2023 Mónica is a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Her research aims to provide mechanistic insights into essential protein-membrane biological processes by using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. She focuses on mechanosensitive channel proteins and the mechanical responses of lipid membranes. Mónica is excited to work with WiS to increase access, inclusion, and equity for all womxn in STEM.
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Kirsten Steinke
Public Relations/Partnerships 2020-2023 Kirsten is a PhD student in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences studying the response of marine zooplankton, primarily Antarctic krill, to perturbations in their environment. She focuses on the factors that affect krill reproduction and the potential implications on Antarctic ecosystems. She will work on sharing information and developing new partnerships with other women and minorities in STEM focused groups.
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Marilyn R. Mackiewicz
Faculty Advisor
2022-2023
Executive Board Alumni
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Co-Presidents
Haley Cynar (2020-2021) Caroline Glidden (2017-2020) Lauren Zatkos (2017-2019) Jenna Sullivan (2016-2017) Katie Dziedzic (2016-2017) Annaliese Hettinger (2015-2016) Doni Schwalm (2015-2016) Natalie Hambalek (2014-2015) Danielle Marias (2013-2015) Maddie Eckmann (2013-2014) Liz Cerny-Chipman (2011-2013) Allie Barner (2011-2013) Sarah Close (2009-2011) Kate Boersma (2007-2011) |
Financial Officers
Leah Segui (Sp2018) Emily Dziedzic (F2017, W2018) Communications Officers Marie Tosa (2018-2021) Silke Bachhuber (2017-2018) Annaliese Hettinger (2016-2017) Public Relations Officers Kirsten Steinke (2020-2021) Megan Wilson (2020-2021) Theresa Fritz-Endres (2017-2021) Haley Cynar (2019-2020) Whitney Fleming (2019-2020) M. Kelsey Lane (2018-2019) |
Logistics Officers
Danielle Nelson (2016-2017) Faculty Advisors Jennifer Fehrenhacher (2020-2021) Brooke Penaluna (2018-2020) Doni Schwalm (2016-2018) Kerry Grimm (2012-2013) Barb Lachenbruch (2009-2011) |
