Academic Mamas

Welcome to Academic Mamas at Boise State

Academic mothers navigate a unique intersection of roles, balancing their professional responsibilities with the joys and challenges of parenthood. This truth was brought to the forefront with the COVID pandemic, but the complex balancing act of motherhood and professional identity has long been recognized in the halls and conversations in academia.

Resources for Academic Mamas

Family study room

The Family Study Room is a fully equipped study space intended for use by parenting students who want to use the library while accompanied by their young children under the age of 12.

Lactation (nursing) rooms

Rooms for nursing mothers are offered in a variety of locations on campus and are approximately five minutes walking time from most campus locations.

Past newsletters

Parental leave

Find a flyer with parental leave information at Boise State.

Our vision

Our vision is to create a community of mothers to support one another in the complicated process of being a professional and a parent.

Academic Mamas at Boise State welcomes ANYONE who identifies as a mother or conducts research and advocacy work that centers mothers, mothering and motherwork.

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What we do

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Monthly meetings

Drop-in once-a-month meetings are a way to connect, celebrate and support one another. They will be held in the education building, Room 639, at noon on the last Friday of the month. Friends and little ones are welcome and remote attendees will receive a Zoom link.

Family and mom-only social events

Informal social events, such as family picnics, playdates, speed-friending with other campus mamas or mother’s networking events. These are on a drop-in basis and there is no obligation to attend every one. Those who are on maternity leave are very welcome to attend.

Weekly work circles

Academic Mamas weekly “work circle.” Join us on Zoom once a week on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. to get work done in a supportive environment! Bring your writing project, analyses, spreadsheets or to-do list and we’ll work together to move forward. Every little bit helps! Please email jenniferweaver@boisestate.edu for more information or to join.