Outreach Opportunities

Outreach Repository

List of outreach opportunities at and around UM that welcome postdocs

Student Groups: OGPS

• https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/student-groups/
  • This link includes SEEK, Developing Future Biologists, SACNAS, MiSciWriters, and ESPA (Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy)

University of Michigan Health Volunteer Services

• https://www.uofmhealth.org/volunteer-services 

SEEK: Science Education & Engagement for Kids

• https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/outreach
• Bring science into the elementary school classroom, year-round and through specific events
• Contact leadership@umich.edu for questions or to be added to email list

Developing Future Biologists

• https://www.developingfuturebiologists.com/

SACNAS: Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

• https://www.sacnas.org/volunteer

Introduction to STEM Careers Course at Macomb Correctional Facility

in Lenox Township, MI funded by the University of Michigan Postdoctoral Association

• Curriculum and discussions led by postdocs at a men’s correctional facility to increase STEM access to underrepresented populations
• Class discussions are twice a week, 1.5 hours per week
• Pilot program topics include
  • Introduction to scientific method
  • History and ethics in science
  • Chemistry
  • Cell biology and genetics
  • Natural products
  • Neuroscience and physiology
  • Health, disease, and immunology
  • Astrophysics
  • Current events
  • Careers and further education
• Interested in the next round and expanding the program? Contact prisonsciproj@umich.edu

RELATE: Researchers Expanding Lay-Audience Teaching and Engagement

• https://www.learntorelate.org/ 

Science Communication Fellows

• https://lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/u-m-community/u-m-faculty/science-communication-fellows.html 

MiSciWriters

• https://misciwriters.com/  

F.E.M.M.E.S. (women+ excelling more in math engineering and the sciences)

• https://www.femmes.studentorgs.umich.edu/ 

Variety of on-going and one-time volunteer opportunities

• The Ginsberg Center, Connect2Community: Service Center
  • https://ginsberg.umich.edu/article/connect2community-service-opportunities
  • An online portal that connects University of Michigan students, staff, and faculty to engagement opportunities with non-profits, schools, and other community agencies
  • The Ginsberg Center also offers advising, coaching, and workshops for student groups doing service work https://ginsberg.umich.edu/
• The United Way of Washtenaw County
  • https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/need/
  • Mission statement: United Way of Washtenaw County connects people, resources, and organizations together to create a thriving community for everyone
• U-MYSci
  • https://sites.google.com/view/umysci/home
  • Outreach program to middle school students, hosting Science Saturday Symposium day camps 
  • Graduate students and postdocs can apply to volunteer

Have an outreach opportunity that we missed? Contact umpdaboard@umich.edu!