Promoting Diversity in STEM

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----- All members of the RIT and UR communities are welcome to attend. -----

Registration is Required | Please pre-register by September 13 at https://bit.ly/promoDEISTEM 

Our campus communities and our academic programs are stronger when they are diverse and welcome different viewpoints and experiences. Join us for a series of panels and discussions on supporting a sense of belonging for faculty and students who identify as women of color, transgender, and/ or deaf and hard of hearing.

Keynote Address by Ayanna Thomas, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences Professor, Psychology, Tuffs University

Program Schedule
9:00-9:45 a.m. - Registration
9:45-10:00 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:00-10:45 a.m. - PANEL: Transgender Folx in STEM
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - PANEL: Women of Color in STEM
12:00-1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 p.m. - KEYNOTE: Professor Ayanna Thomas, Ph.D.
2:30-3:15 p.m. - DISCUSSION: Diversity Statements
3:15-4:00 p.m. - PANEL: Allyship with DHH Faculty
4:00-4:15 p.m. - Final Thoughts, Next Steps, Closing

This event is jointly hosted by the RIT Ph.D. Program in Cognitive Science and the University of Rochester Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
Interpreting services have been requested. 

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Contact
Matt Dye
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When and Where
September 26, 2024
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Room/Location: Fireside Lounge
Who

Open to the Public

CostFREE
Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
deaf community
diversity
racial inclusiveness
student experience