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.
Go to the Initiatives page to learn more about our specific goals and interventions:
UMass Lowell MAKING WAVES Initiatives
Learn more about WAVES bystander training workshop:
UMass Lowell MAKING WAVES Bystander Training Workshop