4-oct12-imposter

Feeling like an imposter?
Know what it is and what to do about it

With the Fall 2020 semester picking up steam and midterms approaching, things can feel very overwhelming. A big problem in higher education is the ubiquity of impostor syndrome, especially in underrepresented groups. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". This week’s newsletter focuses on battling impostor syndrome in the sciences regardless of your identity and gaining awareness. Remember that you are not alone!

UPCOMING EVENTS

STEP Seminar: Solar Bear and Native Sun Community Power Development October 12, 2020 at 12PM. Zoom link here. (Register to STEP seminars by emailing Olivia Schares)
A Conversation with Tom Friedman October 14, 2020 at 12PM. Register here.
Turnout: A Conversation with Joan Growe and Lori Sturdevant October 15, 2020 at 12PM. Register here.
Environmental Justice, Pandemics, and Health Inequities October 16, 2020 at 1PM. Register here.
The Freedom Side: The People's Tribunal and Congress October 17/18 at 1PM. Register here.
STEP Seminar with Paul Huttner, MPR: Climate Change October 19, 2020 at 1PM. Zoom link here.

IF YOU DON'T VOTE, YOU DON'T COUNT

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Learn who is running for major offices in Minnesota and where they stand on the issues from the 2020 Minnesota Election Guide

GIVE | MN NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

In observance with mental illness awareness week (10/4-10/10), and especially amidst the tumultuous times we are currently living, NAMI offers support groups, the HelpLine, workshops, and advocacy groups. For more information about NAMI’s initiatives, events, and societal impact visit the 2019 Annual Report .

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ACT | MN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

The Minnesota Academy of Science’s FORSE program focuses on helping K-12 students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds participate in science fairs. Their goal is to pair scientists and students in order to promote equity in Minnesota’s STEM programming. To support this cause, you can apply to become a mentor. For more details contact Sara Gomez .

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LEARN | DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME WHEN YOU'RE TREATED AS AN IMPOSTER

Kristin Wong from the New York Times breaks down imposter syndrome and then outlines a few “impostor-slaying tactics”: joining an affinity group, recruiting a mentor, and documenting your accomplishments. Looking for the numbers and evidence? Read this article from the Journal of Counseling Psychology.

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Flamingos. [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/12/smarter-living/dealing-with-impostor-syndrome-when-youre-treated-as-an-impostor.html

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