Events

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.

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.