[OMIK] Wanted: role models/guest speakers for the NRAO Intro to the EMS class

[OMIK Amateur Radio Association]

Hello Folks,

We're spinning up a new cohort to start class in August, and we're looking
for speakers and instructors for 1 hour classes.
You can find out more about a program here:
https://superknova.org/exploring-the-ems-guest-speakers-page/

73s
Jesse, WB2IFS

On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 8:32 AM jesse Alexander <wb2ifs at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello folks,
>
> I was just reading about how ARDC is knitting together people and
> projects they've funded <https://www.ampr.org/ham-clubs-build-community/>
> and I wanted to reach out to see if anyone is interested in being a guest
> speaker/role model for the students in the NRAO Ham Radio Project
> <https://superknova.org/ham-radio-project/> I'm leading.
>
> When I was at the TAPR/DCC (https://tapr.org/conferences-2/dcc/) I
> learned that the ARDC contributed to the OMIK scholarship fund. ( BTW I
> gave a talk <https://youtu.be/gJtIrOHLuKQ?t=8304> about the NRAO Ham
> Radio Project <https://superknova.org/ham-radio-project/> during the
> conference.)
>
> Here's who I'm looking for:
>
>    - BIPOCs or allies with experience in STEM R&D or broadcasting
>       - Backgrounds in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, space weather,
>       solar astronomy, etc. are favored
>       - LGBTQ+,  allies, or open to interacting with young 18-20 year
>    olds who may be LGBTQ+
>
> You have two choices for participation:
>
>    - 1 hour duration live via zoom on an weekday evening (9 Jan through
>    Jun 2023)
>
> OK
>
>    - via a series a 2-4 mins selfie videos (be safe if you do them while
>    driving 😉)
>
> In either case, I'd recommend focusing on answers to the following 4
> questions:
>
>    - What's your "origin story" about how you got started in ham radio?
>    - What's your favorite thing to do with ham radio?
>    - How does (did) ham radio help you with your career?
>    - How have you dealt (or deal) with discrimination?
>
>
> If you're interested (or have questions), hit me up via email at
> wb2ifs at gmail.com or jalexand at nrao.edu. You may also go to
> https://superknova.org/ham-radio-project/ and register your interest at
> the bottom of the page.
>
> --
> TNX ES 73,
> Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
> OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
> Prince George's County ARES/RACES
> SKYWARN #PG116
> twitter @wb2ifs
> wb2ifs at arrl.net
> QTH: FM18ns
> Cell:201-247-0831
>


-- 
TNX ES 73,
Jesse Alexander, WB2IFS/3
OMIK Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
Prince George's County ARES/RACES
SKYWARN #PG116
twitter @wb2ifs
wb2ifs at arrl.net
QTH: FM18ns
Cell:201-247-0831