The Community Organizers of Genome Sciences fosters an atmosphere of
belonging and community in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington.
COGS aims to empower a strong community in our department and to ensure it is an accepting and supportive place for all, especially for trainees early in their career. We aim to provide support, mentorship, and guidance to aid individuals as they transition and navigate through their graduate and professional careers.
We achieve this purpose by providing access to diverse speakers across an array of fields and career trajectories, developing mentorship and outreach opportunities, assisting with career advancement and work-life balance, and providing opportunities for discussions about the culture, practice, and impacts of scientific research. We provide opportunities for community engagement in events that foster inclusive and intersectional dialogue.