Regional groups are your local BWEEMS family, offering personalized support and networking opportunities close to home. Here's how to get involved and make meaningful local connections.

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BWEEMS Regional Structure

Our community is organized into key regions:

USA Regions:

• Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI)

• Northeast (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)

• South (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)

• Southwest (AZ, AR, CO, LA, NM, OK, TX)

• West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY)

International Regions:

• Canada

• Caribbean

• Central and South America

• Europe

Regional Subgroups:

• California

• D.C. Metro Area

• Florida

• North Carolina

• The Bahamas

For detailed information about each region and their specific activities, visit our Regional Groups Page.

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Getting Involved

1. Slack Channels

▪ Join your regional channel (#[regional group name])

▪ Introduce yourself

▪ Participate in discussions

▪ Share local opportunities

2. Regional Activities

▪ Virtual and in-person meetups

▪ Social gatherings

▪ Research collaborations

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Building Local Connections

Take advantage of:

• Local networking

• Shared research sites

• Equipment sharing

• Regional funding opportunities

• Area-specific job postings

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Leadership Opportunities

Contribute to your region:

• Become a regional coordinator

• Organize local events

• Lead discussion groups

• Mentor nearby members

• Host gatherings

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Support Network

Need assistance with regional groups?

Contact: membership@bweems.org for any questions or issues regarding:

• Finding your regional group

• Connecting with regional coordinators

• Regional events and activities

• General regional group support

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Remember, your regional group is here to provide localized support and opportunities. Active participation helps build a stronger local community for everyone.

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