
COVID-19 Resources
Dear oSTEM Family,
oSTEM Squad Slack Workspace
You are invited! Please join us in virtual community by signing up (free of charge) in the oSTEM Squad Slack community. In this time of uncertainty, while we support your wellbeing, we remain committed to connecting with you and connecting you to valuable resources. In Slack you may:
- Stay updated with oSTEM's latest announcements
- Connect in rooms by identity, region, field, career, etc.,
- Connect one on one with individual members in private chat,
- Proudly display YOUR name and pronouns!
- Share resource links, documents, and videos,
- and so much more!
We are excited to optimize your continued support and connection via this virtual space! Not sure how to login and use Slack? No problem! Click here for full instructions.
*Please note that by joining our member Slack, you are agreeing to our respectful ground rules, pinned in the #general channel.
oSTEM Community Relief Emergency Fund
Given this acute and immediate need, we are canceling our Leadership Development Program and reallocating funds to provide a level of financial relief for our members who are most impacted.

Additional Resources
Virtual Gathering Calendar
How does this work?
- Join the virtual room via the url in the calendar at the scheduled time
- Mute yourself upon entering the room, please
- We would love for you to have your camera on. If you don't feel comfortable, that's absolutely okay!
- If there is a chat feature, please introduce yourself with your:
- Name
- Pronouns
- oSTEM affiliation
- How are you doing?
- In the chat, please feel free to ask any questions / share personal stories (if applicable). If the meeting is a more informal discussion, please feel free to join the conversation by unmuting your mic! Unsure? Ask the facilitator!
Want to suggest an oSTEM Virtual Gathering?
Want to host an Informal Virtual Hangout?
Other Inquiries
If you have any general questions or concerns relating to the oSTEM COVID-19 Direct Response, please email directresponse@ostem.org. Please see above for all inquiries about funding.