Starting a We The Scientists Chapter​

 

How to Form a Chapter

 

• New chapters must apply to WtS National for board approval (use contact box below).

• Chapters must identify with a particular constituency, and may not reflect any non-scientist special interest group. The chapter name should follow one of the following examples:

  • We the Scientists: State

  • We the Scientists: Geographical Locale

  • We the Scientists: Academic Institution

• WtS National reserves the right to review, revise, and revoke chapter activities according to a board vote.

 

Administrative Duties

 

• WtS Chapters are bound by the We The Scientists Charter.

• Chapters will hold at least two general meetings per year.

• Chapters will nominate a point of contact with WtS National. This person is responsible for:

  • Submitting a twice-annual report of chapter activities to the board, including documentation that chapter requirements have been met.

  • Conducting as-needed communication with WtS National.

• Chapters will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability status.

 

Contribution to Factsheet Database

 

• Each chapter will be responsible for creating and maintaining:

  • A database of science-related legislation in their district

  • A database of legislators’ voting records on that legislation

• Databases must be created in accordance with the WtS Factsheet Pipeline (available soon)

• These databases will be submitted to WtS National for factsheet generation and inclusion at www.wethescientists.net.

 

Contribution to Education and Outreach Efforts

 

• Chapters will contribute at least one educational resource to the national database within their first year.

• Chapters will hold at least two outreach events per year.

Current Chapters:

• Southern California

• Greater NYC Area

• University of Utah

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If you would like to form a chapter or get in contact with these groups, please use the contact form to the right.