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IGB Fall 2023 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon!

The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, Fall 2023

Help Diversify STEM History!

Are you tired of seeing the same names in science over and over? Do you wish for increased representation in STEM? Be the change you want to see on the internet! Join us at our kick-off meetings and editing events to highlight diverse science on Wikipedia!

For more information on the event and to register, scan the QR code to the right or go to go.igb.illinois.edu/Wikipedia. For questions, contact Ananya Sen at asen4@illinois.edu.

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Events

Register for all events here: go.igb.illinois.edu/Wikipedia

Wikipedia Dashboard Link

  • Passcode: UIUC

Events will be in IGB Conference Center Room 612


Editing Event and Closing Celebration!

During these events you can improve Wikipedia’s STEM representation! Our librarians have created a list of pages that require your help to make them better and increase their visibility. Lunch will be provided. Bring your laptops!

Suggested names to edit or create wiki pages: IGB Edit-a-thon 2023 Spreadsheet 


PAST EVENTS:

Kick-off Events

  • Thursday September 21, 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
    • Come to our first kickoff meeting to meet Wikipedia experts who will guide you through the process of an edit-a-thon.
  • Thursday September 28, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
    • This is an optional event to help you create a Wikipedia profile and learn how to become an editor.

Editing Events

During these events you can improve Wikipedia’s STEM representation! Our librarians have created a list of pages that require your help to make them better and increase their visibility. Lunch will be provided. Bring your laptops!

Suggested names to edit or create wiki pages: IGB Edit-a-thon 2023 Spreadsheet