Author: mcharlak

Re-reading my first blog from the beginning of WAGSFP, I feel like I’ve grown this summer. I know it has only been – what – 2 months? But this summer has felt incredibly transformative in terms of both my experience as a researcher and just as a person outside WAGSFP. In my initial blog, I…

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share that my research has been going really well!!! It was a rocky start at the beginning, I’m not going to lie. From starting a bit late to showing up to a meeting having done something completely wrong, I’m glad my mentor and I are still chugging along during this…

Gender-based violence is a pervasive threat to women not only in the US, but also around the entire world. The WHO estimates 1 in 3 women experiences some form of gender-based violence during their lifetimes, which is absolutely shocking and horrifying. What’s even worse is the trauma that survivors sustain from their experiences that can…

Hey Future Megan, Week 2 of WAGSFP is about halfway through, and I’m feeling really good so far. Even though research with MiStory and Dr. Denise has always been virtual, I think the research experience during the summer has been way more fun than during the school year. I love waking up to the warmth…