November 13 - November 16 Annual Biomedical Research Conference For Minoritized Scientists We are a sponsor for the 2024 the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS). For over 20 years, ABRCMS has been the go-to conference for historically excluded community college, undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As ABRCMS has continued to grow and evolve, it has also become a space for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, program administrators and more. Learn more and register for the ABRCMS!
November 13 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Inclusive Mentoring Practices Academic Innovation Studio (117 Dwinelle Hall) Dwinelle Hall, Berkeley Are you looking to enhance your mentoring skills and make a lasting impact on your students? Join us for an engaging session where you will discover how to cultivate productive mentoring relationships that empower mentees and expand their mentoring networks. You will learn how to foster an inclusive mentoring culture, address common challenges in mentoring students with various backgrounds, experiences, and goals, and develop skills to navigate areas of uncertainty or conflict. The workshop will provide actionable insights and tools to help faculty mentors build meaningful, supportive, and effective mentoring relationships. Goals for this session: Explore multiple facets of mentorship and mentorship taxonomies. Center well-being and collaborative dialogue as the core principle for developing productive mentoring relationships. Learn about resources/strategies for particular mentoring needs and situations. Consider how to cultivate agency for mentees who come from marginalized populations. Develop strategies for mentors in relation to their strengths and backgrounds amidst evolving priorities and career trajectories. Register for this event here!
November 13 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Grad Student Productive The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Are you cleaning to avoid writing? Telling yourself that tomorrow will be the day? Struggling to find the perfect place to work? You’re not alone! The Grad Student Productive is a student-led welcoming space for grad students to focus on grading, writing, applications, studying for QEs, or any other work. These sessions will be structured using the Pomodoro technique to maximize productivity. We especially encourage first-generation, undocumented, and historically marginalized students to join. Let’s reach our milestones together! RVSP HERE
November 13 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Quin’s Office Hours / Hanging with the AVP The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Graduate students, you’re invited to drop by, "Hanging with the AVP, Quin Hussey", happening every Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, starting September 18th! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with Graduate Division leadership, learn about the latest happenings, and share what’s on your mind. Plus, enjoy a sweet treat while you’re here. No registration required, just drop in.