March 19 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM R Data Wrangling and Manipulation: Part 1 of 2 Online via Zoom It is said that 80% of data analysis is spent on the process of cleaning and preparing the data for exploration, visualization, and analysis. This R workshop will introduce the dplyr and tidyr packages to make data wrangling and manipulation easier. Participants will learn how to use these packages to subset and reshape data sets, do calculations across groups of data, clean data, and other useful tasks.
March 19 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Student-Centered Mentoring: Bridging the Gap Between Faculty and Students Online via Zoom This workshop is dedicated to enhancing academic mentoring by emphasizing the unique needs and expectations of students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. It aims to bridge the gap between faculty mentors and their students, helping faculty understand what students of diverse backgrounds want them to know about effective mentoring. In this workshop, we'll explore the perspectives of students shedding light on their needs and preferences when it comes to mentorship. We’ll also discuss the challenges and constraints faculty members often face that hinder their ability to provide effective mentoring to these students. Faculty members will leave with practical strategies to foster inclusive, equitable, and effective mentoring relationships, ensuring that all students, regardless of their backgrounds, can thrive academically.
March 19 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM USDA Forest Service – Navigating USAJOBS Webinar Online via Zoom The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process. Join us and get answers to your questions. Note: You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. All webinars will be available to watch on-demand after the date and time listed. Navigating USAJOBS – Tuesday, March 19, 3-4 p.m. MT Visit the Forest Service Jobs webpage, fs.usda.gov/fsjobs, to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.
March 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Career Lab: Negotiating Job Offers (for non-faculty roles) 482 Stanley Hall This workshop will provide a topic overview with advice/tips. You will gain insights into the dynamics of negotiating job offers that can serve you in the future. The primary focus of this session will be negotiating non-faculty job offers. You do not need to be currently on the job market to benefit from this event. Register here
March 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Theorizing and Measuring Racism as a Multifaceted, Interconnected, and Fundamental Cause of Health Inequities 2111 Bancroft Way, #104 Racism is a multifaceted, interconnected, and fundamental cause of racialized health inequities. As such, racism impacts who gets sick, who dies, and who is able to live healthy. In this talk Dr. Pirtle will overview interventions of her empirical research, informed by critical race theory, that utilizes multidimensional measures of race and skin color, and structural measures of racism, to explore health outcomes for Black, Latinx, and other populations of color. The talk demonstrates that using theoretically informed measures of race and racism help us refine our understanding of racialized health associations and clarifies mechanisms of structural racism that shape contemporary racialized health inequities. Collectively, the discussion helps think through equitable interventions that can facilitate better health for more of us. Dr. Whitney Pirtle is an Associate Professor of Sociology and MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights at the University of California, Merced, where she also directs the Sociology of Health and Equity (SHE) Lab. Dr. Pirtle is a sociologist with interdisciplinary and subject area expertise in race and racism; health disparities and health equity; social problems and social justice; Black feminist sociology and praxis; and mixed methodologies. Recent research includes writing on Covid-19 pandemic inequities, institutional anti-Blackness, and in 2021 she co-edited Black Feminist Sociology: Perspectives and Praxis with Zakiya Luna.
March 20 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Future of Work Series: Personal Branding in the Digital Age Online via Zoom Join JLL for our Future of Work Series! This session will provide you tips, tricks, and tools to help develop your personal branding with online platforms! We will also have opportunities for you to ask questions about the topic or our programs!
March 20 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Spring 2024 Federal Reserve Board Internship & Career Webinar Online via Zoom The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. We represent the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, an independent federal agency, based in Washington, DC. Join this webinar to learn about our career and internship opportunities at the Board and best practices for your application. During these sessions, we'll give an overview of the organization and then move into breakout rooms where you can chat with employees to learn more about their roles and get some insight into working here! If you're not able to attend on this date, we will be hosting a second webinar on Thursday, April 11 at 5:00 PM (all times are in Eastern Time).
March 20 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM R Data Visualization Online via Zoom This workshop will provide an introduction to graphics in R with ggplot2. Participants will learn how to construct, customize, and export a variety of plot types in order to visualize relationships in data. We will also explore the basic grammar of graphics, including the aesthetics and geometry layers, adding statistics, transforming scales, and coloring or panelling by groups. You will learn how to make histograms, boxplots, scatterplots, lineplots, and heatmaps as well as how to make compound figures.
March 20 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Building a Better Future: STEM Educators Tackling Systemic Injustices. Online via Zoom Embark on a journey of innovation, education, and advocacy with Building a Better Future: STEM Educators Tackling Systemic Injustices. This event is a rallying point for aspiring STEM leaders committed to addressing systemic injustices through the transformative power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. What to expect: STEM Solutions Panel Discussion: Be inspired by a dynamic, thought-provoking panel discussion featuring STEM educators who have pioneered groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of STEM and social justice. Learn how these trailblazers are leveraging STEM education to tackle systemic injustices and create positive change. Engage in Gain insights into practical strategies, projects, and educational approaches that are making a tangible impact. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow STEM educators, industry professionals, and advocates who share a passion for using STEM as a vehicle for social change. Build networks that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the pursuit of a more just and equitable future. Call to Action: Leave the event with a clear call to action. Discover practical steps and resources for integrating social justice principles into STEM education, empowering educators to become catalysts for change in their classrooms and communities. Join us for an enlightening virtual event where STEM education meets the pursuit of justice. Building a Better Future is not just an event; it's a movement towards a more equitable and inclusive world, led by the educators shaping the minds of tomorrow. Your presence is key in advancing STEM education as a powerful force against systemic injustices. Together, let's build a future where innovation and justice go hand in hand. We can’t wait to see you there! Can't join us live? Register for a chance to win a $25 gift card giveaway and to receive a recording!
March 20 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Skills and Strategies for Managing ADHD in Grad School Online via Zoom This workshop is free and available for all graduate students at Berkeley. Please complete this registration form to let us know if you will be able to join us at the workshop! This virtual workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th, 5-6 pm. We will follow up through email to provide further information about workshop location after your registration.
March 21 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM R Data Wrangling and Manipulation: Part 2 of 2 Online via Zoom It is said that 80% of data analysis is spent on the process of cleaning and preparing the data for exploration, visualization, and analysis. This R workshop will introduce the dplyr and tidyr packages to make data wrangling and manipulation easier. Participants will learn how to use these packages to subset and reshape data sets, do calculations across groups of data, clean data, and other useful tasks.
March 21 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Python Text Analysis Fundamentals: Part 2 of 2 Online via Zoom This workshop is part of a loosely-coupled 4-part text analysis workshop series that will prepare participants to move forward with research that uses text analysis, with a special focus on social science applications. We explore fundamental approaches to applying computational methods to text in Python. We cover some of the major packages used in natural language processing, including scikit-learn, NLTK, spaCy, and Gensim. This two-part workshop series will prepare participants to move forward with research that uses text analysis, with a special focus on humanities and social science applications.
March 21 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Decolonizing Environmentalism with Project Planet World Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Join the Inclusive Excellence Hub for a discussion on traditional ecological knowledge and practices in partnership with Project Planet. Project Planet is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between environmentalists, decision makers, and front-line communities in order to develop solutions rooted in indigenous ancestral knowledge. *Vegan Mob will be provided* Free
March 22 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fisher Investments Presents: Career Convo – Imposter Syndrome Online via Zoom Fisher Investments is excited to continue our Career Convo series focused on topics important to your job search and career! Join our Gender Equality Matters Affinity Group virtually on Friday, March 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm PST / 2:00pm-3:00pm EST as they discuss Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it in your career. Our diverse leaders are excited to engage in a conversation about our global organization and the career opportunities currently available. During this virtual event, you will: 1. Hear from Fisher Investments’ Affinity Group leaders and members about their personal career paths and experiences 2. Learn what a career in financial services could look like for you and why it’s a great fit for individuals of all different backgrounds 3. Find out why more than 90% of our employees agree that when you join Fisher Investments, you’re made to feel welcomed 4. Receive guidance on what you can do today to start on the path to your career in finance. At Fisher Investments, we believe that championing a diverse and inclusive workforce is critical to our mission to help more clients globally. For over 40 years, we have worked in our client’s best interests by thinking and acting independently. Our personalized approach, commitment to serving our clients, and our investing experience make us unique in our industry. We are looking for individuals such as yourself to join our team! PROGRAM DETAILS Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 11:00AM PST/ 2:00PM EST Location: Event will be held via Zoom. The meeting link will be emailed upon registration.
March 25 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM DreamSF Fellowship information session Online via Zoom Are you interested in applying to the DreamSF Fellowship? Learn more about the DreamSF Fellowship program, how to apply, and more from the current DreamSF fellows at this virtual information session. Register here and we'll send you the information to join the presentation. The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid leadership and civic engagement program for immigrant youth. No experience necessary. Open to all immigrants, regardless of status. Learn more at: dreamsffellows.org.