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Values & Community Engagement

The Muir Lab will be an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment for scientists and engineers from diverse technical, professional, and personal backgrounds. This vision is guided by four objectives:

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  1. Focus on the scientific and professional development of students and researchers to become the next generation of engineering leaders

  2. Actively foster an inclusive and equitable research environment that welcomes, supports, and encourages diverse perspectives

  3. Lead and engage in science communication and outreach efforts to advance STEM locally and globally

  4. Strive to always learn and explore new ideas – new science, new skills, and new things about others

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Scroll to learn more about Victoria's past & current involvement in community engagemnet, and get a preview of opportunities to come in The Muir Lab!

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professional development and early-career leadership

Victoria has been very active in the chemical engineering community through AIChE as a volunteer and leader. Past and current involvement includes working with the...

  1. Early Career Community (formerly YPC)

  2. K12 Community

  3. Minority Affairs Community (MAC)

  4. Women in Chemical Engineering Community (WIC)

  5. Career and Education Operating Council (CEOC)

 

A core objective of The Muir Lab will be the scientific and professional development of students and researchers to become the next generation of engineering leaders. Members of the Muir Lab will be encouraged and supported to network and volunteer with the broader chemical engineering community through opportunities with AIChE and other professional societies.

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engaging in science communication

Science communication is all about making science fun, accessible, and inspiring for a broad audience. Victoria's prior experience with science communication spans K12 outreach and public engagement. Groups she has worked with in the past include the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and Skype a Scientist.

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A core objective of The Muir Lab will be to lead and engage in science communication outreach efforts to advance STEM locally and globally. Members of the Muir Lab will be encouraged and supported to attend and lead volunteer events, engage in K12 STEM outreach, and seek opportunities to sharpen science communication skills. 

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building an inclusive scientific community

Victoria got her own start in research as a part of the American Chemical Society Project SEED while in high school in Delaware, where she learned all about the world of chemical engineering and polymers in The Epps Group. She is incredibly grateful for all the mentors who supported her on her journey, and at every step in her career, she strives to pay it forward. Groups Victoria has worked with in the past include Project SHORT, Spark Philadelphia, BETA Day @ UPenn, and Girls Advancing in STEM (GAINS). 

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A core objective of The Muir Lab will be actively foster an inclusive and equitable research environment that welcomes, supports, and encourages diverse perspectives. To accomplish this goal, The Muir Lab will...

  1. Support researchers from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences

  2. Attend training and awareness programs aimed at improving DEI in engineering & academia

  3. Work as a team to develop our own inclusive policies and practices

  4. Encourage the exploration of diverse research topics and methods

  5. Foster connections through community engagement and outreach

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