![Intervention diagram for Microaggressions. Microaggressions are verbal, non-verbal, and/or environmental snubs/insults that slight based on gender and other marginalized group membership; they are notoriously difficult to address. survey results at UMass Lowell indicate that women STEM faculty experience a disproportionate number of microaggressions.](/Images/Waves-Intervention-Diagram-1400-opt_tcm18-299519.jpg?w=l)
The NSF ADVANCE Making WAVES Project includes a range of initiatives designed to promote an academic environment that supports STEM women. The interventions associated with the WAVES project aim to:
- Disrupt subtle biases and microaggressions
- Promote alternative support networks for STEM faculty
- Address organizational policies and practices that can breed bias
Follow the links to learn more or get involved.