Volunteer Opportunities
Serving as an Ambassador for KAWSE is a great way to add volunteering experience to your resume! KAWSE Ambassadors can serve in a variety of roles for our office, from representing us at K-State events, to community outreach events, like local science fairs or open houses. One of the most popular Ambassador opportunities is hosting high school students during EXCITE Shadow Days events.
Serve on the SUCCEED Internal Advisory Board
Play a role in shaping SUCCEED programming! The SUCCEED Internal Advisory Board (SUCCEED IAB) is a student committee designed to help KAWSE understand the needs of women in STEM at K-State and address programming to meet those needs. The SUCCEED IAB meets once per semester. All STEM majors/colleges are welcome to apply. The SUCCEED IAB is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Facilitate at the GROW Saturday Workshop!
GROW and EXCITE are outreach programs for middle and high school students. They are designed to encourage and support girls' interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. K-State faculty, staff and students are invited to design and facilitate hands-on activities for our workshop participants.
The next GROW Saturday Workshop will be Fall 2022, and faculty, staff and students will be invited to design and facilitate a hands-on activity. The theme of this event will be announced soon with activity proposals that reflect the theme. For more information and to submit your proposal, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/kawse/advance/WorkshopFacilitators.html.
Host a high school student during EXCITE Shadow Days
Spring Dates Coming Soon
Inspire high school students who are considering STEM majors and careers! Ambassadors are current K-State undergraduate students majoring in STEM. When registering, high school students select their top three majors of interest, and are paired with an Ambassador majoring in one of those fields. Together, shadows and their ambassadors attend classes, tour campus, eat lunch, and talk about life as a Wildcat. A $10 meal card to the K-State Student Union is provided to both the ambassador and their major. This volunteer opportunity is intended for undergraduate students. Read the complete position description.
Sample Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 Pick up your high school shadow from the K-State Student Union
9:30 - 3:00 One-on-one time with your shadow as you go about your normal day on campus
3:00 - 3:30 Drop off your shadow at the K-State Student Union
KAWSE seeks volunteers for its upcoming fall EXCITE Shadow Days (dates TBD). To indicate your interest in hosting a high school student, please complete our online application form (coming soon). (Note: completing an application does not guarantee that you will be matched with a shadow).
EXCITE Shadow Day Ambassador Position Description
Questions? Email the KAWSE office at kawse@k-state.edu
KAWSE Ambassadors Student Organization
The KAWSE Ambassadors student organization focuses supporting girls' interest in STEM through visits to local middle/high schools. During these school visits, you will have the opportunity to talk with a group of students about your experience as a woman majoring in a STEM field at K-State. You also will be able to discuss the many career opportunities available to women in these majors, and advertise our GROW & EXCITE programs that can help students explore STEM fields. This is a great way to support young girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math!
The main goals of the KAWSE Ambassadors are to:
- Focus on supporting and increasing girls' interest in STEM through visits to local middle and high schools within the state of Kansas.
- Create a network among college women in various STEM disciplines who can share experiences to help one another grow professionally and academically.
- Expand the network of women in STEM to include similarly focused organizations, such as AAUW and SWE, and collaborate with them for events.
- Provide members with professional development opportunities through public speaking and volunteering.
- Remain low commitment while providing high impact opportunities for all involved.
Fall 2022 Meetings - Schedule coming soon
Events
MEETING:
- Monday, November 7th at 7:30pm in the Student Union room 209
- Monday November 28th 7:00pm in the Student Union Wildcat Chamber
Contact
Questions? Interested in joining our organization? Click here to email Allison Drouhard, Secretary, and be added to the Ambassadors' mailing list.
List of STEM majors supported by KAWSE
Officers
President - Ashley Pritchard
Vice President - Lucy Fischer
Secretary - Allison Drouhard
Community and Campus Outreach Chairs - Alexa Schlieper and Faith Kramer
Marketing & Communications Chair - Marrissa Raynseford
Fundraising Chair - vacant
Open House Chair - vacant
Social Media Chair - vacant