Tag: TAM
Altruism in Action
Short post, exciting news! With the generosity and support from so many people, including a match of $10/necklace from @Data_Jack, Skepchick’s ‘Surly Amy’ beat last year’s record and raised enough money with her Surly Women Grants to send EIGHTEEN women to TAM2012! Among the recipients are Sheree Ko, Tawnya Mendosa, Taylor Proctor, Sarah Moglia, Kathryn [...]
Perseverance & Policies
After only attending three conventions, I can attest that sexual harassment does occur- and contrary to DJ Grothe, I’m positive that it occurs at TAM, too. Outside of other women’s accounts, there have been multiple occasions where I was made uncomfortable and actually frightened by sexual harassment and predatory behaviour at atheist/etc conventions. My responses [...]
Science. Skepticism. Women!
James Randi’s (JREF) annual conference, The Amazing Meeting! (TAM), is in June! Once again, Skepchick blogger (and more) ‘Surly Amy‘ is selling special edition necklaces to raise funds for ‘Surly Women Grants‘. By purchasing a necklace, you will help get (several) women TAM tickets! Read the article and make a difference by making a purchase/donation [...]
