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SAi Pitch Day Recap

  • May 26, 2021
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Earlier this month, our fifth cohort of SAi Fellows had the opportunity to present the work they have been conducting in the realms of STEM engagement, education, outreach, and science communication at our biannual event, Pitch Day. People from all walks of the STEM community joined SAi on Zoom or via our Livestream to hear each SAi Fellow’s pitch about their projects.

Jacki Whisenant presents their SAi project, Insect Adventures
Looking to get students interested in insects? Check out Insect Adventures by Jacki Whisenant.

The SAi Fellows program seeks to provide mentorship and funding to those with novel early-stage ideas that build or strengthen bridges between science and society. Fellows receive a base of knowledge in theory, design, implementation, and evaluation that enable them to build impactful and sustainable initiatives. Fellows also receive professional development support.

Each C5 Fellow had 5 minutes to present a new and creative project that utilizes ways to engage communities that have been traditionally underrepresented and underserved in STEM. Some of the projects presented were “InquiryLab,” “B-STEAMnista,” “Lady Lab Rats,” “Hear Dis-Ability!” and “The Chem Folder.” We are so proud of their work during their time with SAi and are excited to see them excel in the future. 

Kate Thompson shares about her project Code Curious
Kate Thompson shares about her project Code Curious

Special congratulations to SAi Fellows Jacki Whisenant and Kate Thompson from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for being named the top two presenters of this cohort. Jacki Presented their project called “Insect Adventures,” and Kate’s project is titled “Code Curious.”

Not able to watch live? Check out our video recap!

Keep an eye out for the next application cycle for our sixth cohort of SAi Fellows. Details to be released soon!