Grant application: Smithsonian Institution Archives "She Blinded Me With Science" III Edit-a-thon

Status: Completed

Personal information

Please tell us a little about yourself. If you are uncomfortable with posting any of the requested information publicly, please contact the Grants Committee for assistance.

(1) What is your name?

Effie Kapsalis

(2) What is your email address?

kapsalise@si.edu

(3) Do you currently reside in the United States? If not, please specify your country of residence.

YES

(4) Are you requesting this grant on behalf of an organization or group? If so, please provide the name of the group.

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Description of purpose

Please tell us a little about the project or activity for which you are requesting funding. Please provide enough detail to allow us to evaluate how your request aligns with our charitable mission.

(5) What is the purpose for which the funding will be used?

We are holding an edit-a-thon on women scientists for Women's History Month (date TBD) in March. We would like to host Wikipedians for an 8 hour day to work on articles about women scientists who are underrepresented on Wikipedia.

(6) How does this purpose align with our mission?

This event would increase the GLAM collaborations and give WIkipedians an opportunity to see an archive behind-the-scenes. We would provide space, cultural heritage archive access, and experts in the field of American and Science History. This event will also increase articles about women on Wikipedia.

Grant financials

Please tell us a little about the funding you need. To expedite review of your application, please provide as much detail as possible.

(7) How much funding do you need?

$500

(8) When will you need funding?

March 1, 2015

(9) What specific costs will the funding cover?

Coffee, lunch, snacks, water