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SUMMARY:All Day: 'On Demand' research talks
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the conference\, a wide range of research talks will be available for viewing ‘On demand’! \n\nLightning talks are a a great way to learn about a wide range of research topics\, and they’re available for viewing throughout the conference!\n\nPlan to attend the networking session at 4pm ET on Feb 3\, when you can connect with speakers\, or schedule a 1:1 conversation through the conference directory.\nView Abstracts here\n\n\nLast year’s Keynote talks. Missed a keynote talk at BE-STEMM 2022? A variety of the keynote talks from the 2022 conference are available to view.\n\nLog in to the conference website and click ‘On Demand’ on the menu to access these pre-recorded talks. \nOn Demand content is only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/career-fair-2/
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SUMMARY:Leaderboard & Conference Participant Prizes
DESCRIPTION:We will spin the wheel to award 3 prizes on each of 3 days – Feb 2\, Feb 3 and Feb 4 \n\nThroughout the conference\, engage with different conference elements to gain participant points!\nThe top 100 participants on our leaderboard will be entered to win $100 participants prizes thanks to our generous sponsors.\n\nLog on to the conference site\, and visit the career fair\, the science fair\, and the sponsor page\, then use the navigation bar to find the leaderboard by clicking ‘Get Connected’!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/leaderboard-conference-participant-prizes/
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SUMMARY:All Day: Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! \nVisit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! \n\nLeave your resume\nSet up an appointment\nNote the ‘Meet Live’ schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests.\n\nLog in to the conference website and click ‘Career Fair’ to enter the exhibit hall. \nThe Career Fair is only available to registrants of BE-STEMM. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/career-fair-5/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:Meet Live! Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! \nVisit the Career fair page from the conference navigation menu and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! \n\nLeave your resume\nSet up an appointment\nNote the ‘Meet Live’ schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests.\n\nAlthough the career fair is open every day\, you are most likely to find booth attendants ready to meet live on: \n\nWed\, Feb 1 – 4:30pm-630pm\nThur\, Feb 2 – 10-11am and 5:15-6:30pm\nFriday\, Feb 3 – 10-11am\nSat\, Feb 4 – 10-11:30am\n\n  \nLog in to the conference website and click ‘Career Fair’ to enter the exhibit hall. \nThe Career Fair is only available to registrants of BE-STEMM. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/meet-live-career-fair-3/
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Learn about the CBSN-Youth Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:This is the first phase of our youth science fair. Students have worked hard\, on top of their schoolwork\, to create research proposals that answer their questions in STEMM. \nYour comments on project proposals and offers of mentorship will help these emerging scientists to create polished projects that may win them a spot in the Canada-wide science fair! \n\nTo join the science fair\, log in to the conference website \, go to the agenda\, and click on Science Fair\nCheck out the video by actor and budding high school neuroscientist Arista Arhin\, who will give you tips on how to provide constructive input!\nHave a look at the 4 projects from last year and find links to check out some of this year’s developing projects\nAre you interested in mentoring? Leave your contact information in the chat on a project board to be connected to a student scientist.\n\nPlan to come back to learn about the science fair\, and how to support emerging young scientists\, LIVE on February 4 at 10:30am ET. \nThe Science fair is only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/career-fair-6/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Beyond Borders. Introductory Remarks & Keynote with Dr. Gilda Barabino (President\, American Association for the Advancement of Science)
DESCRIPTION:Join Prof. Jennifer D Adams (University of Calgary) as she welcomes you to the final day of BE-STEMM 2023  and provides an introduction to the leadership summit.  The BE-STEMM Beyond Borders Initiative fosters cross-border collaborations and sharing of promising practices for addressing racial equity in STEMM. \nKeynote: Dr. Gilda Barabino (President\, American Association for the Advancement of Science) is the second president of Olin College of Engineering. She is leading the college into its next chapter as it continues its mission to transform engineering education around the world. Prior to becoming president of Olin College\, Dr. Barabino held academic and administrative appointments at the City College of New York\, Georgia Institute of Technology\, Emory University\, and Northeastern University. A chemical engineer by training\, with broad interests in global health and interdisciplinary research and education\, Dr. Barabino has pioneered new engineering approaches to solve problems in medicine. \nLog in to the conference website and click on the ‘Main Stage’ on the navigation bar\, or click on the conference agenda entry to join the session. \nIf you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access to rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities! \nKeynote talks are only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and connect with some great content! \n  \nMore about BE-STEMM Beyond Borders \nFunded by a public diplomacy grant from the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Canada and led by Professor Jennifer Adams (University of Calgary)\, the BE-STEMM Beyond Borders initiative fosters cross-border collaborations and sharing of promising practices for addressing racial equity in STEMM. Working group members will facilitate dialogues with panelists about ways to foster racial equity in the following key sectors: Leadership\, Policy\, Post-secondary education\, and K-University Pathways. The working groups are charged with (1) comparing and contrasting policy environments in the US and Canada\, (2) conducting a scoping literature review of their area or theme\, (3) elucidating what data and information are required\, but not available in Canada\, (4) synthesizing promising practices and policy recommendations\, and (5) considering a timeline and milestones for achieving equity. \nThe morning sessions for the BE-STEMM leadership summit will include panel discussions based on each topic. Go to the agenda\, navigate to the panel of interest\, and click it to enter the session.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/concurrent-1a-post-secondary-panel/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent Panels on Policy & Post-secondary education
DESCRIPTION:Panel on Policy \nIn what ways can social sciences and educational research on race and education in STEMM support policy aimed at increasing Black students’ participation and flourishing? \nIn what ways could governmental funding agencies develop policies and structures to support equitable funding of Black scientists and projects that support equity in STEMM? \nCo-Chairs \n\nKarine Morin\nMichelle McFarlane\n\n\nPanel on Post-Secondary Education \nWhat are curricular and pedagogical practices that create postsecondary STEMM learning environments that are inclusive of and value Black students’ experiences and worldviews? \nWhat are existing programs and practices that support Black students in postsecondary STEMM? \nIn what ways could STEMM faculty develop and maintain cultures of equity and inclusivity in research/laboratory environments? \nHow can postsecondary institutions support inclusive and equitable STEMM teacher education? \nCo-Chairs \n\nAnuli Ndubuisi\nD’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika\n\nTo join the session\, log in to the conference website and click on the ‘Main Stage’ on the navigation bar\, or click on the conference agenda entry.If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access to rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/concurrent-2b-k-12-pathways/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent panels on Leadership & K-University Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Panel on Leadership \n\nWhat are promising practices in leadership for the inclusion\, retention and success of Black faculty and students in STEMM?\nHow do we support the successful advancement of Black faculty through the leadership pipeline?\nHow can we plan and support provincial\, national and cross-border initiatives aimed at understanding and fostering the success of Black faculty and students in STEMM?\n\nCo-Chairs: \n\nTrevor Charles\nChinyere Eunice Nwafor-Okoli\n\nPanel on Kindergarten to University Pathways \n\nWhat is the landscape and promising practices of pathways program for Black students in STEMM?\nIn what ways could postsecondary institutions support and collaborate with K-12 education and out-of-school programs to create meaningful and relevant STEMM pathways for Black students?\nWhat programs exist at school\, district and broader levels that support Black students’ STEMM educational success (including teacher professional development) ?\n\nCo-chairs \n\nTi’Era Worsley\nHaley Matthews\n\nLog in to the conference website and click on the ‘Main Stage’ on the navigation bar\, or click on the conference agenda entry to join the session. \nIf you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access to rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/concurrent-2a-leadership-panel/
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Closing Celebration & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate four days of outstanding research and new connections! \nWe are honoured to welcome two special guests: \n\nHon Arielle Kayabaga\, MP London West will provide introductory remarks.\nWakefield Brewster\, Calgary Poet Laureate\, will share his spoken word poetry as we continue to connect the Arts to STEMM in STEAM.\n\nWe will also recognize and celebrate all of the conference speakers\, and announce award winners. \n  \nCheck back here for the livestream. These links will go live when the ceremony starts! \n         \n\n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/awards-closing-ceremony/
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