Initiatives

Salons

Salon 1: #CHANGE

How social media is accelerating STEM inclusion
Jan 27 + 28, 2022
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Salon 2: WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

Accelerating and Scaling Effective Mentoring for underrepresented groups in STEM
April 29, 2022
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Salon 3: MEASURING CHANGE

Designing shared, effective metrics across institutions. How to move beyond numbers.
June 30, 2022
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Salon 4: ACCELERATING PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP

New strategies to broaden opportunities for STEM researchers and professionals from underrepresented groups to achieve decision-making roles across sectors from philanthropy, industry, academia and policy.
October 21, 2022
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Salon 5: HEAR OUR VOICE in Collaboration with SACNAS

STEM leaders share effective strategies for achieving institutional change across academia, industry, policy and the public to advance an equitable STEM ecosystem.
October 27, 2022
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Salon 6: GOOD BUSINESS

Showcasing cross-sector leaders and changemakers who have developed high impact strategies focused on direct financial investment to accelerate equity, diversity, inclusion and leadership by underrepresented groups (URG) in STEM.
February 27, 2023
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Salon 7: CHANGES 2.0

A workshop meeting, the CHANGES 2.0 ACTION PLAN, at a convening at the annual SACNAS conference.
October 25, 2023
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Salon 8: SHIFTING TIDES

In a changing DEI landscape, where does “X in STEM” fit in? How are the tides shifting in representation?
March 8, 2024
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Salon 9: BRIDGING THE GAP

Are Bridge Programs Helping Underrepresented Students Achieve Their Goals?
May 28, 2024
Salons: A thought leadership series to identify, amplify and scale levers for change

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Salon 10: FUTURECASTING

How will we continue to strengthen, persist, and prevail in creating a STEM environment for all of society?
November 4, 2024
Salons: A thought leadership series to identify, amplify, and scale levers for change

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Inclusion in STEM

Session 1: Defining Inclusion in STEM

What does inclusion look like in the context of STEM fields? What are some barriers to inclusion in STEM?
October 23, 2024
Inclusion in STEM: this event series will delve into a few of the many topics that are essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion within STEM.

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Session 2: Inclusive Science Communication

In this session, participants will learn about some best practices for effective and inclusive science communication that is accessible, culturally competent, and builds trust in STEM fields and practitioners.
October 30, 2024
Inclusion in STEM: this event series will delve into a few of the many topics that are essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion within STEM.

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Session 3: Promoting Inclusive Pathways through Mentorship

In this session, learn about how mentorship promotes inclusive career pathways and become inspired and empowered to improve or pursue your own mentoring relationship(s).
November 5, 2024
Inclusion in STEM: this event series will delve into a few of the many topics that are essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion within STEM.

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Session 4: Inclusive Leadership in STEM

In this session, we will learn about why leadership in STEM can be less diverse and how we can work together to ameliorate this issue.
November 20, 2024
Inclusion in STEM: this event series will delve into a few of the many topics that are essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion within STEM.

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Session 5: Finding Solidarity and Support in Affinity Groups

There are many different kinds of affinity groups related to STEM fields. In this session, we will delve into these groups, discuss their benefits, and examine ways we can participate in, support, and promote them.
December 10, 2024
Inclusion in STEM: this event series will delve into a few of the many topics that are essential for actively cultivating a culture of inclusion within STEM.

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