FAQ: Miscellaneous

What if I have dietary restrictions?

We will request dietary restriction information on the registration form. If you believe your dietary needs are unusual, please contact us (uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com) and we will work to accommodate you.

What should I wear to the conference?

The conference has no dress code, and we encourage students to be comfortable. You may wish to look at photos of previous conferences to see what students typically wear. We ask that you prepare for rain and possible snow conditions.

Will there be resources available for attendees with disabilities?

We will request information on disability status on the registration form. Please contact us (uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com) in advance if you have any concerns and we will work to accommodate you.

What are the guidelines for posters?

Please see our poster session page for more information.

Can I connect with those going to the conference before arriving ?

Yes! We will have a Facebook page to connect conference participants. (Coming soon!)

I have anxiety, depression, etc, and I am worried about attending this conference. What should I do?

If you feel comfortable doing so, please contact us (uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com) so we can best accommodate your needs. We hope that you will be able to comfortably attend the conference and get something from it.

What if I need child care?

Please contact us at uw.cuwip2019@gmail.com to discuss your needs. We will do our best to accommodate you.

What are gender pronouns?

A gender pronoun is the pronoun that a person chooses to use for themself. For example, if Xena's pronouns are she, her, and hers, you could say "Xena ate her food because she was hungry." She, her, hers and he, him, his are common examples of pronouns. Some people call these "female/feminine" and "male/masculine" pronouns, but many avoid these labels because, for example, not everyone who uses he feels like a "male" or "masculine."

There are also lots of gender-neutral pronouns in use. Here are a few you might hear:

• They, them, theirs (Xena ate their food because they were hungry): This is is a pretty common gender-neutral pronoun.... And yes, it can in fact be used in the singular.
• Ze, hir (Xena ate hir food because ze was hungry): Ze is pronounced like "zee" can also be spelled zie or xe, and replaces she/he/they. Hir is pronounced like "here" and replaces her/hers/him/his/they/theirs.
• Just my name please! (Xena ate Xena's food because Xena was hungry): Some people prefer not to use pronouns at all, using their name as a pronoun instead.
• Never, ever refer to a person as “it” or “he-she” (unless they specifically ask you to). These are often used as offensive slurs.

More information on gender pronouns is available here.

Why does the University of Washington CUWiP ask for my pronouns? Why should I consider putting them on my name badge?

CUWiP seeks to be a safe space for all participants. By asking for gender pronouns, we are ensuring that we don’t accidentally misgender any of our participants or make harmful assumptions based off of appearance. Even if you have never considered this in relation to yourself, we encourage you to include your pronouns on your name badge. At the same time, we understand that not everyone is comfortable stating their pronouns; not stating your pronouns is completely acceptable.