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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Please contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nSeptember 2023 to April 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or your offer to lead a session and share professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch the calendar for future session topic announcements! \n\nSeptember 13. CRC & Professor Jennifer Adams (U Calgary): Preparing a faculty dossier.\nOctober 11. Professor Adango Miadonye (Cape Breton University): Flourishing in Academia-Part I.\nNovember 8. Mark Casselman & Nickiesha Linton (Digital Health Canada): Exploring Professional Careers – Digital Health in Canada.\nDecember 13. Angelo Nwigwe & Christopher Dixon (Mitacs): Career transition skills and networking  & Postdoctoral fellowships and industry positions.\nJanuary 10. Professor Maydianne Andrade (U of T): Paving a Pathway to Leadership\nFebruary 14\nMarch 13\nApril 10
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-new-program-for-members-2/
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Career transition skills and networking & Postdoctoral fellowships and industry positions
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat \nDecember 13\, 2023 \n4pm ET \nTopics:\n\nCareer transition skills and networking\nPostdoctoral fellowships and industry positions\n\nwith \nAngelo Nwigwe & Christopher Dixon\nMitacs \n  \nBio: \nAngelo Nwigwe\, is an accomplished Senior Advisor of Business Development at Mitacs. He plays a pivotal role in assisting organizations overcome their business challenges\, leveraging his extensive expertise in the field. His academic journey began at one of the oldest universities in the world – the University of Bologna in Italy – where he studied Biomedical Engineering before transitioning to Biomedical Sciences at the renowned University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Biomedical Technology from the University of Calgary.  Based in Calgary for over a decade\, Angelo has made a significant impact by helping hundreds of innovative companies achieve their goals. Furthermore\, he shares his knowledge as an instructor at Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business. Committed to mentorship and young adults\, Angelo serves on the Medicine Alumni Advisory Council and as a Mentor for the Scholar Academy at the University of Calgary\, inspiring the next generation of innovators. Besides his professional role\, he is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner and a food enthusiast. \n  \nChristopher Dixon\, at Mitacs\, Chris helps to connect academic researchers with businesses\, municipalities\, and hospitals looking to collaborate on domestic and international interdisciplinary research projects. Mitacs provides funding for these collaborative initiatives by leveraging funding contributed by a non-academic partner to provide a grant to an academic researcher. Chris completed a BSc in Chemistry from Adrian College (Adrian\, Michigan\, USA) in 2013 followed by a PhD from the University of Toronto in 2020 where he wrote his doctoral thesis on using microfluidic technologies to diagnose infectious diseases as part of the Wheeler Microfluidics Laboratory. Prior to Mitacs\, Chris served as coordinator for the NSERC Training Program in Organ-on-a-Chip Engineering and Entrepreneurship (TOeP) and the Ontario-Quebec Center for Organ-on-a-Chip Engineering (oqCORE)\, both at the University of Toronto. \n\nPlease contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nSeptember 2023 to April 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 13\nApril 10
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-career-transition-skills-and-networking-postdoctoral-fellowships-and-industry-positions/
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SUMMARY:CBSN-Y Science Fair Phase 1: Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first phase of the CBSN-Y Science Fair\, where student-scientists are invited to identify their passions\, skills and what they would like to change in your home\, school\, community\, or the world.\nStudents can share their proposals at this virtual session\, get paired with a CBSN mentor\, and review next steps to bring their project to life! \n \nInteresting in mentoring an aspiring Black scientist? Click here to sign up to be a mentor!\nStudents working on a proposal can learn more here \nWe can’t wait to host you for next steps! \n\nApril 2024 – CBSN Phase II Science Fair\, Projects (Guelph\, ON and Halifax\, NS): Present your projects at the CBSN Science fair\, hosted at the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University.\nMay 25-June 1\, 2024 – Canada Wide Science Fair (Ottawa\, ON): The top three projects from the CBSN Youth Phase II science fair go onto the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF). Get rewarded with cash prizes\, free trip to Ottawa\, university entrance scholarships and other recognition.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-y-science-fair-information-session-2/
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Seminar: The Use of Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Local Antibiotics for the Treatment of Infected Nonunions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. \nNovember 15\, 4pm ET \nDr. Ikran Ali\nAnalyst at Shift Health \n  \nBio: \nIkran Ali recently earned her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a specialization in Musculoskeletal Science from the University of Toronto. She is a scientist\, community organizer and mentor. She is the co-founder of “Say Somaali\,” a program dedicated to providing comprehensive mentorship opportunities for Somali youth in Toronto. In 2021\, she was the winner of Angels Den’s Canada Life People’s Choice Award with Dr. Nauth for their pitch ‘Supercharged Stem Cells: When Bones Don’t Heal’. Ikran is a passionate researcher who is dedicated to advancing science and fostering equitable opportunities for marginalized youth. She is committed to continuing her service to her community as a leader and mentor. \nThe Use of Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Local Antibiotics for the Treatment of Infected Nonunions\nNonunions are when bones fail to heal within a reasonable timeframe\, occurring in 5–10% of patients who sustain traumatic fractures. Infection is found in up to 38% of nonunions. This is because trauma can lead to open fractures\, introducing contaminants into the wound and causing infection. The treatment of infected nonunions typically involves a two-stage procedure performed 3-6 months apart. This prolonged treatment places a significant financial strain on healthcare resources and negatively affects the quality of life of patients\, necessitating the need for a single-stage procedure. Previous research in our lab has shown that stem cells (endothelial progenitor cells) are effective in promoting bone healing in fracture models that would otherwise fail to heal on their own. Additionally\, local antibiotics have demonstrated effectiveness in treating infections when applied locally. My research explores the combined use of stem cells and local antibiotics to treat infected nonunions in a single stage\, with the aim of substantially improving the treatment of trauma patients suffering from infected fracture nonunions. \n——————– \nOur monthly online seminar series\, features STEMM scholarship from across disciplines\, aimed at a general STEMM audience. \nAll are welcome! \n\n4pm ET\nThird Wednesday of every month\nSeptember 2024 through April 2024.\n\nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \n \nWatch this space for seminar speaker announcements! \n\nDecember 20\nJanuary 17\nFebruary 21\nMarch 20\nApril 17\n\n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/be-stemm-seminar-the-use-of-endothelial-progenitor-cells-and-local-antibiotics-for-the-treatment-of-infected-nonunions/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BE-STEMM Seminar
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Exploring Professional Careers - Digital Health in Canada
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat \nNovember 8\, 2023 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Exploring Professional Careers  – Digital Health in Canada\nwith \nMark Casselman & Nickiesha Linton\nDigital Health Canada \n  \nBio: \nMark Casselman is the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Health Canada\, the national association that connects\, inspires\, and empowers the digital health professionals creating the future of health in Canada. Digital Health Canada members are a diverse community of accomplished\, influential digital health professionals who work passionately to make a difference in advancing healthcare through information\, technology\, and data management. Mark is a health executive and advisor with 20 years of experience working with executives\, entrepreneurs\, and clinical leaders across sectors within the Canadian health ecosystem. He has led large-scale transformation initiatives and has been recognized as an innovator in the field of digital health. Mark has a proven track record of working with public sector\, private sector\, and government stakeholders and integrating both shared and different perspectives to achieve success. \n  \nNickiesha Linton\, an avid believer in lifelong learning\, currently serves as Senior Manager\, Education at Digital Health Canada. She has over 10 years experience in education\, with a focus on adult learning. In her current role as Senior Manager\, Education\, she leads the application of the Core Health Informatics Competencies across the association’s curricula and professional development experiences for individuals with an interest in digital health. Nickiesha welcomes the opportunity to share with professionals at varied levels of their career the wealth of resources that Digital Health Canada offers as they chart their career journey. \n\nPlease contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nSeptember 2023 to April 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nDecember 13\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 13\nApril 10
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-exploring-professional-careers-digital-health-in-canada/
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SUMMARY:CBSN-Y Science Fair: Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an information session on Oct. 21\, 2023 for Black students in grade 7-12 who are interested in creating change through participation in the CBSN Youth Science fair competition!\nAttend this virtual information session to learn more about our two-phase science fair competition. \nCome hear from past participants and get your questions answered: \n\nCBSN Youth Science Fair Information session: October 21\, 2023 (1 -3 pm ET\, online):  Learn about the CBSN Science fair 2-phase competition\, how to prepare for the concept (I) and project phase (II).\n\n \nRegister once and you will also be invited to: \n\nCBSN Phase I Science Fair\, Proposals. November 25\, 2023 (noon – 2 pm ET\, online) : Identify your passions\, skills and what you would like to change in your home\, school\, community\, or the world. Bring your proposals and get paired with a CBSN mentor.\n\n  \nWe can’t wait to host you for next steps: \n\nApril 2024 – CBSN Phase II Science Fair\, Projects (Guelph\, ON and Halifax\, NS): Present your projects at the CBSN Science fair\, hosted at the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University.\nMay 25-June 1\, 2024 – Canada Wide Science Fair (Ottawa\, ON): The top three projects from the CBSN Youth Phase II science fair go onto the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF). Get rewarded with cash prizes\, free trip to Ottawa\, university entrance scholarships and other recognition.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-y-science-fair-information-session/
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Seminar: Exploring the differences in carbohydrate binding coronaviruses that cause human disease
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. \nOctober 18\, 4pm ET \nZaky Hassan\nPhD Candidate\, University of Toronto \n  \nBio: \nZaky is a fourth year PhD candidate in the Biochemistry department at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an HBSc in Biochemistry also from the University of Toronto. Outside of the lab\, Zaky works with Visions of Science as a community coordinator\, creating and facilitating programming focused on improving STEM accessibility for Black students in highschool and postsecondary. \nExploring the differences in carbohydrate binding coronaviruses that cause human disease\nCoronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds and can be categorized into two groups – those that use proteins as receptors and those that use sugars (carbohydrates) as receptors. For protein binding coronaviruses\, we have a good understanding of how they interact with their receptors\, and how they enter our cells. For carbohydrate binding coronaviruses however\, we have a very limited understanding of the receptors they use beyond a requirement for sialic acid\, a type of sugar commonly found on cell surfaces. Our previous work has shown that various strains of carbohydrate binding coronaviruses have differences in their sugar binding site – resulting in different preferences for various sialylated carbohydrates. Using structural\, biochemical\, and biophysical tools\, we are identifying the various types of receptors used by these viruses\, and investigating the mechanism of receptor interaction.  Our work will shed light on the receptor interactions for a disease causing group of viruses with pandemic potential that are relatively understudied\, and will hopefully lay the groundwork for future vaccine and therapeutic development. \n——————– \nOur monthly online seminar series\, features STEMM scholarship from across disciplines\, aimed at a general STEMM audience. \nAll are welcome! \n\n4pm ET\nThird Wednesday of every month\nSeptember 2024 through April 2024.\n\nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \n \nWatch this space for seminar speaker announcements! \n\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18\nNovember 15\nDecember 20\nJanuary 17\nFebruary 21\nMarch 20\nApril 17\n\n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/be-stemm-seminar-exploring-the-differences-in-carbohydrate-binding-coronaviruses-that-cause-human-disease/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BE-STEMM Seminar
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SUMMARY:Career Panel: All are Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Curious about careers in science\, technology\, engineering\, math\, or medicine/health (STEMM)? Want to support the STEMM aspirations of your students?\nJoin the Canadian Black Scientists Network for an informative Career Panel to hear about the career paths\, challenges\, and triumphs of Black STEMM professionals in Canada.\nPanelists: \n\nEmmanuel Asante\, MSc: PhD Candidate in Experimental Medicine at McGill University\, Montreal\nShoshanna Bennett-Dwara\, BSc: Recruitment Representative in the First-Generation Portfolio\, Queen’s University\nDr. Bryan Daniels\, PhD: Research Associate at Pier Labs\, Halifax\nDr. Rahwa Osman\, PhD: Senior Research Scientist at Nutrien\, Saskatoon\nNande Wright\, MSc: Associate Scientist at Gilead Sciences\, Edmonton\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/careerpanel-3/
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Please contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nOctober 2024 to May 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or your offer to lead a session and share professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch the calendar for session topic announcements! \n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-new-program-for-members-3/
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Flourishing in Academia - Part I
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the second CBSN Career Chat \nOctober 11\, 2023 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Flourishing in Academia – Part I\nwith \nProfessor Adango Miadonye\nCape Breton University \nBio. \nAdango Miadonye\, a distinguished professor with over 25 years of experience in academia\, received his academic degrees in Chemical and Polymer Engineering at Loughborough University\, United Kingdom. After completing his PhD\, he joined the Department of Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering\, Rivers State University\, in Port Harcourt\, Nigeria for 5 years before joining Lakehead University in 1994. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow with Dr. Rao Puttagunta for 2 years and later as a Senior Visiting Canadian Commonwealth Research Fellow. In 1998\, he joined Cape Breton University (then University College of Cape Breton) as a Chemical Engineering Instructor and became a Full Professor in 2005. His research program involves the development of novel processing technologies (such as microwave irradiation and cavitation processes) for efficient and environmentally friendly production\, upgrading and conversion of petroleum/bitumen resources. With a prolific academic record boasting 200+ peer-reviewed publications\, Dr. Miadonye’s contributions span the realms of natural sciences and engineering. He has published over 40 papers in the last five years alone\, many in high-impact journals. His research has been recognized through several prestigious international awards\, including the Cape Breton University President’s Distinguished Research Award in 2016. \nDr. Miadonye has exhibited exceptional leadership within Cape Breton University’s Department of Chemistry\, serving as chair from 2006 to 2016. His engagement in various committees and roles has significantly contributed to the betterment of his colleagues and the university community. \nHis pioneering research extends to petroleum engineering and chemical processes\, impacting industries across Norway\, France\, Saudi Arabia\, Russia\, and Canada. His innovative work on microwave irradiation has garnered international attention\, leading to collaborations and advancements in the field. \nBeyond his professional endeavors\, Dr. Miadonye has been an active member of the Cape Breton University community\, contributing to strategic planning\, curriculum development\, and advanced education and he is committed to research excellence\, academic leadership\, and several community engagements. He is engaged in several promo-science programs for the high school students. \n\nPlease contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nSeptember 2023 to April 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nOctober 11\nNovember 8\nDecember 13\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 13\nApril 10
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-career-chats-flourishing-in-academia-part-i/
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Seminar: Control of Dynamic Supramolecular Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. \nSeptember 20\, 4pm ET \nDr. Burhan Hussein\nPost-doctoral Fellow\, McGill University \n  \nBio: \nBurhan was born and raised in Toronto\, Canada. He completed his B.Sc. (2014) and M.Sc. (2017) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, working under the supervision of Dr. Bryan Koivisto and focusing on the synthesis of novel BODIPY derivatives. After his master’s\, Burhan joined the Science Discovery Zone – a science-based startup incubator at TMU – as a science facilitator\, working with Dr. Marc Adler on synthesizing hypervalent silane porphyrins. In 2018\, Burhan moved to the UK for his Ph.D. studies at Durham University under the supervision of Dr. Paul McGonigal\, focusing on the control of dynamic supramolecular systems. Burhan returned to Canada after his Ph.D. studies and joined the Lumb group as an NSERC PDF (2023). Here\, he focuses on developing novel silane molecular scaffolds as a platform for cancer therapies. \nControl of Dynamic Supramolecular Systems\nIn dynamic covalent chemistry\, dynamic covalent rearrangements of fluxional carbon cages\, such as bullvalenes and barbaralanes\, impart shapeshifting molecular properties that have sparingly been studied. This research project focuses on developing methodologies to concretely control these dynamic fluxional carbon cages to simplify and analyze their structural complexity. Non-covalent control was achieved through the encapsulation of these fluxional molecules. This host-guest chemistry can control the dynamic regioisomerism & stereochemistry through molecular metal-organic cages and chiral macrocycles. For covalent control\, the configuration of the cage is controlled by covalently tethered functional moieties. These methodologies involve incorporating phosphine-based ligands to control shapeshifting molecules through metal coordination. The development of such techniques will allow routine access to shapeshifting systems to explore their properties and application beyond synthetic\, physical organic chemistry and at the interfaces with materials chemistry and biology. \n——————– \nOur monthly online seminar series\, features STEMM scholarship from across disciplines\, aimed at a general STEMM audience. \nAll are welcome! \n\n4pm ET\nThird Wednesday of every month\nSeptember 2024 through April 2024.\n\nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \n \nWatch this space for seminar speaker announcements! \n\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18\nNovember 15\nDecember 20\nJanuary 17\nFebruary 21\nMarch 20\nApril 17\n\n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/seminar2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BE-STEMM Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
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SUMMARY:CBSN Career Chats: Preparing a Faculty Dossier
DESCRIPTION:All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the first CBSN Career Chat \nSeptember 13\, 2023 \n4pm ET \nTopic: Preparing a Faculty Dossier\nwith \nProfessor Jennifer Adams\, PhD\nUniversity of Calgary \nBio. \nJennifer D. Adams is a Full Professor at The University of Calgary where she holds a primary appointment in the Department of Chemistry and is affiliated with Werklund School of Education. She is the PI of the Creativity\, Equity and STEM Lab where she and her team research equity in STEM teaching and learning environments with an emphasis on identity-affirming\, anti-deficit\, and justice-oriented approaches. She is in leadership on several national projects including “Securing Black Futures” which seeks to increase the visibility and support the flourishing of Black students in STEM and the Canadian Black Scientists Network where she is involved with a national data collection project about Black students’ STEM experiences\, serves the steering committee as a co-leader on STEM education Pathways and Postsecondary projects\, and is the PI of the STEM Beyond Borders initiative that examines research\, policy and practice in Canada and the United States around equity and justice in STEM education and careers for Black students. Dr. Adams was recognized by the Calgary Black Chambers with an award for Black Achievement in STEM. She is an NSF Early CAREER award winner and has served on the executive board of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching and on advisories for NSF-funded grant projects that focus on racial and/or gender equity in STEM. She also serves on the editorial board for Cultural Studies in Science Education\, Journal of Research in Science Education and International Journal of Informal Science and Environmental Learning. Her prior appointments include Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center\, City University of New York\, the American Museum of Natural History\, and The New York City Department of Education. \n\nPlease contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! \nCBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly\, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight\, advice\, and answers to their questions.\n\nSecond Wednesday of each month\nSeptember 2023 to April 2024\n4pm ET\n\nEach session will have a focus derived from member suggestions\, although organic questions and conversations are expected and encouraged!\nShare ideas for focal topics or offers for sharing professional insights on this form.\nThis series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee.  \nRegister once and we will remind you each month. \nWatch this space for future session announcements! \n\nOctober 11\nNovember 8\nDecember 13\nJanuary 10\nFebruary 14\nMarch 13\nApril 10
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/2668/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230906
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SUMMARY:Leadership Election 2023
DESCRIPTION:The network’s inaugural Leadership election is on now! \nNetwork members and Allies are invited to logon and vote! \nThe polls will be open from: \n\nAugust 19\, 2023 (noon\, ET) to September 5\, 2023 (midnight\, ET)\n\nThe following roles have a slate of talented nominees seeking to contribute to the work of the network as leaders: \n\nVice President Elect\nSecretary\nTreasurer\nTrainee Representative
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-rcsn-leadership-election-2023/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230618T112056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T134658Z
UID:2421-1691078400-1691082000@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:Mentorship Café: On Leadership with Prof. Chibuike Udenigwe
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Mentorship Café is pleased to welcome a special guest who will speak on the topic of Leadership:\nProfessor Chibuike Udenigwe\, PhD\nJoin us for an informative discussion!\nThursday August 3\, 4pm ET\n Professor Udenigwe is the holder of the University Research Chair in Food Properties and Nutrient Bioavailability at the University of Ottawa. He holds his primary appointment at the School of Nutrition Sciences and a cross-appointment at the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. He is also a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Science\, Society and Policy. He specializes in food biochemistry and his research takes the chemical sciences approach to explore the role of food proteins and peptides in health. More information here. \nIf you are a CBSN member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet\, you can get the registration link by emailing the CBSN Program Administrator.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/leadership-aug3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230618T111704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T112142Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Café - July
DESCRIPTION:CBSN members\, feel free to join us for the next Mentorship Café !\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to meet others\, share opportunities\, triumphs and challenges. \n\nThursday July 6\, 2023\n4pm to 5pm ET\n\nIf you are a CBSN member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet\, you can get the registration link by emailing the CBSN Program Administrator.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/2413/
LOCATION:AB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230602T123728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T102423Z
UID:2374-1687359600-1687366800@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:CBSN Meeting  |   Réunion du RCSC
DESCRIPTION:All Network members and Allies are invited to this meeting to hear updates\, share thoughts on goals for the coming year\, and explore the wide range of ways to get engaged! \nTous les membres du réseau et les alliés sont invités à cette réunion pour entendre les mises à jour\, partager leurs réflexions sur les objectifs de l’année à venir et explorer le large éventail de façons de s’engager ! \n  \n \nAgenda and supporting documents will be shared with registrants one week prior to the meeting. \nL’ordre du jour et les documents justificatifs seront partagés avec les inscrits une semaine avant la réunion.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/save-the-date-cbsn-meeting-reunion-du-rcsc-reservez-la-date/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230618T095910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T102224Z
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SUMMARY:June Newsletter released / Publication de la newsletter de juin
DESCRIPTION:Read about updates\, opportunities for engagement & new initiatives in the June Newsletter! \n \nDécouvrez les mises à jour\, les opportunités d’engagement et les nouvelles initiatives dans la newsletter de juin !
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/june-newsletter-released/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230520T141821Z
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SUMMARY:All welcome! BE-STEMM Seminar: Social Context Triggers Flexible Trait Expression
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Maydianne Andrade\, University Professor\, Department of Biological Sciences\, University of Toronto \n“Social Context Triggers Flexible Trait Expression: Extreme Mating of Widow Spiders Untangles Adaptive Plasticity” \nLearn more about their work : \n\nGoogle Scholar profile\nwebsite\n\nDate: June 15\, 2023. 5pm – 6pm ET \nYou  must register to attend this free online webinar:  \n \nABSTRACT: \nUnderstanding how variation in ecological context shapes evolution is a major focus in biology\, with implications for species diversity\, invasiveness\, and resilience to environmental change. Given that evolution hinges on reproductive success\, sexual behaviours and related traits can be key to understanding these dynamics.  I discuss how juvenile development can shift as a function of cues of population density and sex ratio\, as these predict the challenges to reproductive success that will be encountered by adults. The result is adaptive developmental plasticity\, where gene expression changes to yield traits that are well-suited to the competitive context likely to be encountered by adults. I discuss my work developing widow spiders are models for testing key predictions of hypotheses about the evolution of adaptive plasticity\, including how their extreme mating behaviours (e.g.\, sexual cannibalism\, sperm plugs\, and scramble competition) can be leveraged for rigorous tests of theory that link insights from the field and the lab. \n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/seminarjune15/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230601T183727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T120118Z
UID:2357-1686736800-1686740400@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:CBSN-Ontario Regional Node Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The goal of CBSN Regional nodes is to provide local connections\, support regional programming\, and provide opportunities for in-person or hybrid events. Regional programming will be supported by the network’s national office and be aligned with the broad vision and mission of the CBSN.   \nThe Ontario Node Formation Committee is inviting all members in Ontario to a virtual meeting to discuss the proposed Ontario node activities and structure\, and begin the process for selecting node leadership on June 14th\, 2023\, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST. \nIf you would like to join the meeting or learn more\,  leave your contact information on this form.\nWe will send you a registration link for the meeting after you share your contact information.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-ontario/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230602T110109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T110526Z
UID:2367-1686067200-1686070800@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:CBSN-Quebec  /   RCSN Québec
DESCRIPTION:A group of colleagues from your region are creating/consolidating a CBSN-Quebec Node. We are inviting you to join us at a Hybrid or Virtual meeting to discuss this newly created node on June 6th\, 2023\, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST. If you are interested in attending this meeting and learning more about the node\, please register here by by June 5\, 2023. \n————— \nAvec une équipe de collègues de la région\, nous créons/consolidons un nouveau nœud de RCSN au Québec.  Nous vous invitons à assister à une réunion virtuelle ou hybride le 6 juin 2023\, de 16h à 17h (EST)\, pour discuter de ce nœud nouvellement créé. Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous et vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le nœud\, veuillez vous inscrire ici avant le 5 juin 2023.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-quebec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230531T113631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T114003Z
UID:2335-1685635200-1685638800@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:Mentorship Café
DESCRIPTION:CBSN members\, feel free to join us for the next Mentorship Café ! \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to meet others\, share opportunities\, triumphs and challenges. \n\nThursday June 1\, 2023\n4pm to 5pm ET\n\nIf you are a CBSN member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet\, you can get the registration link by emailing the CBSN Program Administrator.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/mentorship-cafe-2/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:Mentorship Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230507T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T120308Z
UID:2306-1684429200-1684432800@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Seminar: Welcome to the wild wild west in metabolomics - a peek into Metabolomics workflow.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ainsely Lewis\, PhD Postdoctoral fellow\, Department of Biology\, Trent University \n“Welcome to the wild wild west in metabolomics – a peek into Metabolomics workflow.” \nLearn more about their work : \n\nGoogle Scholar profile\n\nYou  must register to attend this free online webinar:  \n \nDate: May 18\, 5 to 6pm ET \nABSTRACT: \nAll organisms go through metabolism. All cells go through biochemical reactions within metabolism and the byproducts thereof are known as metabolites. Metabolomics is the large-scale study of small molecules also known as metabolites within the cells\, biofluids\, or tissues of organisms. A compendium of metabolites within an organism is known as the ‘metabolome’. To investigate the metabolome\, mass spectrometry is used to measure the masses of all the molecules that would be present in samples of a given organism. Being a relatively new field\, compared to the sister fields of genomics\, transcriptomics\, and proteomics\, metabolomics is used as a tool for finding environmental cues of organisms\, especially for changes within the metabolome at a given time or under specific conditions. Metabolomics is a rapidly evolving field\, especially with an increasing number of tools available for both those experienced in programming or not. Despite this trend\, compared to the other ‘omics’ fields\, that have established protocols and workflows\, the workflow for metabolomics is still not standardized. This adds to the challenges that stands in the way of covering the metabolome. For this talk\, the focus will be on mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and workflow from the perspective of a plant laboratory group. \n  \n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/lewis-may18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BE-STEMM Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230215T141749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T120347Z
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM Seminar: Regulation of Epithelial Cell Function by ESRPs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online seminar where Dr. Natoya Peart will present their work: \nRegulation of Epithelial Cell Function by ESRPs \nApril 13\, 2023. 5pm – 6pm ET \nDescription: RNA processing includes many highly regulated process that contribute to the biogenesis\, maturity and eventual turnover of the RNA\, and these processing events are mediated by the actions of RNA binding proteins\, RBPs. One such RBP\, ESRP – epithelial splicing regulatory proteins\, regulates alternative splicing in a manner that is essential for development and here we provide an overview of what we know about ESRP1 in the epidermis. \nNatoya Peart\, PhD. (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo. \n\nLearn more about their work : Google Scholar profile ;  RNA society website\n\nYou  must register to attend this free online webinar:  \n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series.
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/seminarapril13/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:BE-STEMM Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230401T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230227T031303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T003747Z
UID:2244-1680337800-1680363000@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:CBSN-Y / RCSN-Jeunesse Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:For more information see: https://youthscience.ca/cbsny/ \nThis second phase of the CBSN-Y / RCSN-J science fair will be held in person in Nova Scotia and hosted by the Imhotep’s Legacy Academy. \nStudents will be selected to represent CBSN-Y/RCSN-J at the Canada-wide science fair! \nTime: 8:30am – 3:30am AST \nVenue: ILA Learning Centre (1360 Barrington St.\, Room J134\, Halifax\, NS) \n \n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/cbsn-y-rcsn-jeunesse-science-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230226T235148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T121433Z
UID:2236-1678982400-1678986000@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:Mentorship Café
DESCRIPTION:CBSN members\, feel free to join us at the first Mentorship Café ! \nThursday March 16\, 4pm to 5pm ET \nIf you are a member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet\, you can get the link by emailing: can.blacksci@gmail.com
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/mentorship-cafe/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230215T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T120034Z
UID:2205-1678381200-1678384800@blackscientists.ca
SUMMARY:To be rescheduled:  Incorporating empirical survey data into mathematical modeling of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online seminar where Dr. Sarafa A. Iyaniwura will present their work: \nIncorporating empirical survey data into mathematical modeling of COVID-19 \nTBA: To be rescheduled \nDr. Iyaniwura completed their PhD at UBC\, and is currently a Post-doctoral Research Associate at the Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group of the Los Alamos National Laboratory\, New Mexico\, USA. \nLearn more about their work : \n\nGoogle Scholar profile\nwebsite\n\nYou  must register to attend this free online webinar:  \n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nThe CBSN/RCSN gratefully acknowledges the University of Toronto Scarborough and its support as the Network Host Institution\, and the Academic Program Committee of the Network for the BE-STEMM Seminar Series. \n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/seminar-march9/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230122T003047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T200616Z
UID:1706-1675528200-1675533600@blackscientists.ca
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T145000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T162000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230122T002048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T111424Z
UID:1694-1675522200-1675527600@blackscientists.ca
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T144000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230122T002219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T150652Z
UID:1696-1675516200-1675521600@blackscientists.ca
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/
LOCATION:AB
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T141811
CREATED:20230122T001641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T201932Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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