Starting a We The Scientists Chapter
How to Form a Chapter
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New chapters must apply to WtS National for board approval (use contact box below).
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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:
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We the Scientists: State
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We the Scientists: Geographical Locale
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We the Scientists: Academic Institution
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WtS National reserves the right to review, revise, and revoke chapter activities according to a board vote.
Administrative Duties
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WtS Chapters are bound by the We The Scientists Charter.
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Chapters will hold at least two general meetings per year.
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Chapters will nominate a point of contact with WtS National. This person is responsible for:
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Submitting a twice-annual report of chapter activities to the board, including documentation that chapter requirements have been met.
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Conducting as-needed communication with WtS National.
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Chapters will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability status.
Contribution to Factsheet Database
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Each chapter will be responsible for creating and maintaining:
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A database of science-related legislation in their district
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A database of legislators’ voting records on that legislation
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Databases must be created in accordance with the WtS Factsheet Pipeline (available soon)
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These databases will be submitted to WtS National for factsheet generation and inclusion at www.wethescientists.net.
Contribution to Education and Outreach Efforts
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Chapters will contribute at least one educational resource to the national database within their first year.
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Chapters will hold at least two outreach events per year.
Current Chapters:
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Southern California
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Greater NYC Area
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University of Utah
If you would like to form a chapter or get in contact with these groups, please use the contact form to the right.