BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250928T160419EDT-9150Lkpmvv@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250928T200419Z DESCRIPTION:What is the current state of equity\, diversity and inclusion ( EDI) in academia and the world of science? Why is EDI such an important fa ctor in optimizing the academic ecosystem? What can faculty\, staff\, and students do to help get us to a fully inclusive academic world?\n\nPanelis ts will address these questions and more by drawing from their EDI-related research and activism\, as well as their personal experience as members o f the academic community\, to define the current gaps and envision practic al change processes.\n\nThe panel will be followed by a networking session with complimentary refreshments.\n\nAll are welcome.聽Registration is requ ired to reserve your spot!\n\n聽\n\nPanelists include:\n\nDr. Imogen Coe\n P rofessor of Chemistry and Biology (and former founding Dean\, 2012-18)\, F aculty of Science\, Ryerson University\n Recipient of a WXN 2016 Top 100 Mo st Powerful Women in Canada\, Trailblazer Award for advocacy in support of EDI in STEM\n\n聽\n\nFlorence Ashley\n LLM candidate with a specialisation in bioethics\, 91直播\n Recipient of the 2018 Canadian Bar Assoc iation's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community Section (SOGIC) Hero Award\n\n聽\n\nEmil Briones\n Faculty Lecturer\, Faculty of Dentistry\, 91直播\n Recipient of 91直播鈥檚 Award for Equity and Community B uilding\n External Affiliation: Community Researcher\, Centre for Community Organizations\n\n聽\n\nKakwiran贸:ron Cook\n Special Advisor\, Indigenous In itiatives\, 91直播\n Member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne (Q uebec/Ontario/New York)\, and the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation at Pine Ridge (South Dakota)\n\n聽\n\nNatalie Martiniello\n PhD Candidate in Vision Scien ce\, Universite de Montreal\n Member of the Wittich Vision Impairment resea rch lab\; Recipient of the Mitacs\, Ross C. Purse and FRQS doctoral fellow ships\n President of Braille Literacy Canada\n\n聽\n\nDr. Eldad Tsabary\n Ass ociate Professor\, Department of Music\, Concordia University\n Chair of th e 2019 International Conference on Arts and Humanities (Decolonization in the arts and humanities)\n\n聽\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Dr. Natash a Rajah\, Associate Professor\, Department of Psychology\, 91直播 Universi ty.\n\n聽\n\nAccessibility:\n\nWe aim to create a safe and accessible space to ensure that everyone is able to participate fully in the event.\n\nPar ticipation in this event is free of charge. The venue is wheelchair-access ible. Accessible and gender-neutral washrooms are available on the 5th flo or of the Leacock building.\n\nParticipants are invited to make us aware o f any barriers to their participation or any accommodations that we can pr ovide: info [at] crblm.ca\n\n\nThis event is co-organized by Healthy Brain s for Healthy Lives and the Centre for Research on Brain\, Language and Mu sic.\n DTSTART:20190403T190000Z DTEND:20190403T213000Z LOCATION:Room 232\, Leacock Building\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 2T7\, 855 r ue Sherbrooke Ouest SUMMARY:Creating an Inclusive Science Ecosystem: A panel discussion on equi ty\, diversity and inclusion in academia URL:/hbhl/creating-an-inclusive-science-ecosystem END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR