Events

March
28

"Working in Black and White in the Knowledge Economy"

With Enobong (Anna) Branch, professor of sociology, and senior vice president for equity at Rutgers University. Anna was the founding PI of UMass ADVANCE and she served as the first associate chancellor for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at UMass Amherst. UMass ADVANCE is delighted to welcome her back to campus for our annual distinguished lecture.

March 28, 2023, at 4:00pm, Great Hall of the Old Chapel

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ADVANCE Annual Distinguished Lecture

The knowledge economy holds both promise and peril, with every industrial shift in America, there have been winners and losers. Greater representation of underrepresented minorities and women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields is projected as the solution to persistent inequality, and education is heralded as the key to an economically stable future. Yet, increasingly Americans are disillusioned as the gap between their aspirations and reality grows. This talk reflects on the limits of individual effort in shifting longstanding, entrenched inequality. Based on Work in Black and White: Striving for the American Dream, recently coauthored by Branch, this talk is an invitation to grapple with meritocratic ideals and imagine what a just racial future would require.


Annual Lecture

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April
04

April 4, 2023, from 4:00-5:00pm, Zoom
With Laurel Smith-Doerr and Jennifer Normanly, UMass ADVANCE

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Equitable Collaboration Practices (National Webinar)

Research collaboration is essential in the conduct of science, but many collaborations reflect inequitable practices that undermine the success of the project. In this interactive webinar, we describe how to build collaborations that are transparent, equitable, and allow for creative growth through clear communication and respect for all contributions. This session covers UMass ADVANCE tools and checklists for approaches to creating and crediting equitable research collaboration.


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April
28

April 28, 2023, from 12:30-2:00pm, Zoom
With Jennifer Normanly and Laurel Smith-Doerr, UMass ADVANCE

This session is open to heads/chairs and associate deans. Please email ofd@umass.edu to register.

Equitable Collaboration Practices (for Heads and Chairs with LEAD+)

Research collaboration is essential in the conduct of science, but many collaborations reflect inequitable practices that undermine the success of the project. In this interactive webinar, we describe how to build collaborations that are transparent, equitable, and allow for creative growth through clear communication and respect for all contributions. This session covers UMass ADVANCE tools and checklists for approaches to creating and crediting equitable research collaboration.


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