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Outreach

North Carolina Women of Color Research Network

The NC Women of Color Research Network (NC WoCRN) is a statewide network of researchers from academia, government, and industry. The NC WoCRN’s mission is to promote career advancement by increasing the engagement of women researchers and scientists of color, forming collaborations and partnerships, and providing multi-level mentorship, outreach, and professional networking.

Dr. LeBlanc has served as a Co-chair of the NC WoCRN since 2015 and works closely with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) NC WoCRN leadership team to design professional development activities and events, such as the annual symposium.

LEAP!

Graduate student Kenya Gordon showing a demonstration at 2022 LEAP!

LEAP! (Launch Your Excellent Adventures with Physics) is a program aimed at high school-aged girls interested in exploring physics disciplines. The LeBlanc Lab hosted a workshop for the 2022 LEAP! and 2023 LEAP!