Links & Resources

Physics grad wiki -- An initiative started in the fall of 2017 collecting resources for students associated with the Michigan Physics department. It's focus is on graduate students, but some of the information there is likely to be useful to others as well! It should be accessible by anyone with a umich email, and editable by people associated with physics grad student mailing lists. (If you can't access it and would like to, let the board know and they'll try to help you get onto the wiki.)

Affinity Groups in Science at the University of Michigan

NSF-Advance Program - NSF-sponsored program that promotes equity in university faculty positions

WISE - Women in Science and Engineering, university program that works to increase the number of girls and women pursuing STEM degrees and careers

WISE-RP - WISE Residence Program, university program that works to recruit, support, and retain a diverse student population in the STEM fields

AWISUM - Association for Women in Science at the University of Michigan, student chapter of national organization that acts as a bridge between students and professionals

SWE - Society of Women Engineers, student chapter of national organization that encourages women to excel as engineers and leaders

CEW Center for the Education of Women, university center to advance the personal, educational, career, professional and leadership potential of women

IRWG - Institute for Research on Women and Gender, funding and information resource for research at the university that focuses on women and gender

SPS - Society of Physics Students, student organization for undergraduate physics students

IDEA Institute - collaborative program between LSA and the School of Education to improve undergraduate and pre-college teaching and learning

SAS - Student Astronomical Society, student organization for astronomy students

WIM, - Women in Math, student organization for women in math

F.E.M.M.E.S. - Females Excelling More at Math, Engineering, and the Sciences; student-run STEM outreach organization

MUSES - Movement of Under-represented Sisters in Engineering and Science; community and support group for women of color pursuing advanced degrees at UofM

oSTEM - UofM Chapter of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; networking, professional development, and social activities group for undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ and ally students

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing at the University of Michigan

University of Michigan is committed to advancing the mental health and wellbeing of its students. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and/or in need of support, services are available. For help, contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (734) 764-8312 during and after hours, on weekends and holidays, or through its counselors physically located in schools on both North and Central Campus. The Central Campus location is on the third floor of the Union, next to the Spectrum Center.

Rackham has recently created a dedicated CAPS counselor position for Graduate Students. CAPS Counseling Psychologist, Dr. Lana Tolaymat, is the current counselor at the Rackham Graduate School who works exclusively with graduate students. If you would like to schedule an appointment with her, please e-mail her at lanadia@umich.edu. All counseling services are free and confidential.

You may also consult University Health Service (UHS) at (734) 764-8320 and https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs, or for alcohol or drug concerns, see www.uhs.umich.edu/aodresources.

For a listing of other mental health resources available on and off campus, visit: http://umich.edu/~mhealth/.

Other University of Michigan Specific Links

Spectrum Center

Map of gender-neutral restrooms

GEO - Graduate Employees' Organization

CEW - Center for the Education of Women

IRWG - Institute for Research on Women & Gender

Physics Grad Council

SAPAC - Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center

Information about Affinity Groups in Science

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