Join us as Dr. Maydianne Andrade, FRCGS, President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network welcomes you to the second annual Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health conference and discusses why this opportunity to share our science with Canada is so important. We are honoured to share welcoming remarks from the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science ... Read More

Dr. Rita Orji  is a Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and a Computer Science Professor at Dalhousie University, Canada where she directs the Persuasive Computing Lab. Moderator: Jeffrey Webster MEnvSc To join this session, log in to the conference website and enter Sessions > 'Main Stage' via the navigation bar, or go to the conference agenda after logging on and ... Read More

Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist and folklorist who was the first black woman to graduate from Columbia's astronomy PhD program. She is an author and sought-after public speaker who blends the Arts and STEMM into STEAMM! Moderator: Dr. Toyib Olan Olaniyan To join this session, log in to the conference website and enter Sessions > 'Main Stage' via the ... Read More

Log on and visit the conference agenda then click on the session you wish to join: Cancer Research, Biochemistry & Physics, Ecology and Environmental Science Feb 1 Talk Schedule Click here for Abstracts Each session includes a set of talks with live Q&A followed by several Lightning talks. Lightning talks are also available as 'On Demand' content. Plan to join the ... Read More

The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Many booths have repressentatives ready to Meet live right now. Visit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to ... Read More

This panel will highlight the importance of understanding the history and accomplishments of Black people and scholars in Canada, and the ways in which the Arts can shape and inspire new ways to image Black histories and futures in STEMM and how inspiration, innovation, and resistance is a thread that runs through Black accomplishments in STEMM as elsewhere. Introduction to ... Read More

Join this program launch for the Canadian Black Scientists Network mentorship program. All CBSN members are invited to join the program (registration here), and all BE-STEMM attendees are invited to join this session, learn more about our program, and share insights and thoughts on effective mentorship. Log in to the conference website and enter the networking session by clicking on the ... Read More

Welcome to Day 2 of BE-STEMM 2023. Our day starts with remarks from Prof. Kiven Erique Lukong (University of Saskatchewan), Vice President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network. Join us for an overview of the day's to come, and our first round of participant prizes! Everyone is eligible, but only the top 100 attendees according to our engagement leaderboard will ... Read More

Dr. André McDonald, PhD, PEng  is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Vice President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance) at the University of Alberta. His current research involves the development of multi-functional coatings that provide wear and erosion resistance, heating, and structural health monitoring to a variety of structures. Moderator: Iretomiwa Olukiyesi, P.Eng, President, Black ... Read More

Dr. Nicola S. Smith is a Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia, Canada, and incoming Assistant Professor of Biology at Concordia University, Quebec, Canada, starting in May 2023. She is also an Associate Editor for NeoBiota, a peer-reviewed, open access, online journal on biological invasions. Her current research focuses on ... Read More

Programme Animateur: Dr. Olivier Leogane La mission et la vision du Réseau (Dr. Erique Lukong) Développement du réseau francophone à travers le Canada (Dr. Mabel Carabali) Multiculturalisme du Québec - partage d'expérience (Mme Mariloue Daudier, Mme Bibiana Pulido et Dr. Pascale Caidor Une période de questions conclue par le mot de la fin. Connectez-vous au site Web de la conférence ... Read More

Log on and visit the conference agenda to join your session of choice: Cell and Developmental Biology, Public health and epidemiology, Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology Click  here for Feb 2 Talk Schedule Click here for Abstracts Each session includes a set of talks with live Q&A followed by several Lightning talks. Lightning talks are also available as 'On Demand' content. ... Read More

The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit 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! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to ... Read More

This panel examines the employment challenges experienced by skilled newcomers to Canada, particularly in STEMM, with a focus on Black women and other women of colour. Underemployment relative to expertise is common, with newcomers struggling to overcome biases related to 'Canadian experience' and stereotypes related to identity. What types of changes are needed in terms of organizational hiring, professional development ... Read More

The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit 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! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to ... Read More

Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska (McGill University) and Dr. Kimberley Gauthier (University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children) welcome you to this third day of the Black Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health conference. Join us for another spin of the wheel!  The top 100 participants on the conference leaderboard will be eligible to win one of 3  ... Read More

Dr. Alemu Gonsamo  is a Canada Research Chair and an assistant professor of Remote Sensing at the School of Earth, Environment & Society in McMaster University since 2019. Alemu is Associate Director of McMaster Centre for Climate Change, Associate Editor of Journal of Geophysical Research and Editorial Board Member of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. His research focuses on ground, airborne, ... Read More

Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing. As a scholar and researcher, she has a strong research interest in improving access and quality of health services. Her program of research leverages dissemination and implementation science with patient-centered lens to address factors that influence quality and safety of care and outcomes, using both ... Read More

Log on and navigate to the conference agenda, and click the session you wish to join: Translational research Emerging Methods & Applied Engineering Education and EDI-focused Research Feb 3 Talk Schedule Click here for Abstracts Each session includes a set of talks with live Q&A followed by several Lightning talks. Lightning talks are also available as ‘On Demand’ content. Plan ... Read More

Join this session to meet the Lightning talk presenters and discuss their work and interests. What are Lightning talks? This year BE-STEMM 2023 features short talks at the end of each concurrent session- 3 min Lightning talks. This is a great alternative to a poster presentation. All Lightning talks are available for viewing throughout the conference by clicking on the ... Read More

Professor Imogen Coe, Toronto Metropolitan University Moderator: Prof. Maydianne Andrade Host: Prof. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, NSERC Chair for Women in Science & Engineering Atlantic Join us for this conversation on how to make change for increased equity and inclusion in science in Canada. This discussion will touch on topics such as the Canada Research Chairs program, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ... Read More

The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! Visit 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! Leave your resume Set up an appointment Note the 'Meet Live' schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to ... Read More

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. Your 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! To join ... Read More

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. Keynote: Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science) is the ... Read More

Panel on Policy In what ways can social sciences and educational research on race and education in STEMM support policy aimed at increasing Black students’ participation and flourishing? In what ways could governmental funding agencies develop policies and structures to support equitable funding of Black scientists and projects that support equity in STEMM? Co-Chairs Karine Morin Michelle McFarlane Panel on ... Read More

Panel on Leadership What are promising practices in leadership for the inclusion, retention and success of Black faculty and students in STEMM? How do we support the successful advancement of Black faculty through the leadership pipeline? How can we plan and support provincial, national and cross-border initiatives aimed at understanding and fostering the success of Black faculty and students in ... Read More

Join us to celebrate four days of outstanding research and new connections! We are honoured to welcome two special guests: Hon Arielle Kayabaga, MP London West will provide introductory remarks. Wakefield Brewster, Calgary Poet Laureate, will share his spoken word poetry as we continue to connect the Arts to STEMM in STEAM. We will also recognize and celebrate all of ... Read More