Women in Medicine and Science Forum Tuesday, October 3, 2017 (All day) - Wednesday, October 4, 2017 (All day) University Club, Ballrooms A and B
October 3, 2017 | University Club | Day One
8am |
Check-In Begins |
8:30am |
Introduction and Welcome Vice Dean, School of Medicine Professor of Critical Care Medicine University of Pittsburgh
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8:30–9:15am
Ballroom B |
Equitable Solutions for Retaining a Robust STEM Workforce: Beyond Best Practices Association of Women in Science
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9:15–9:30am |
Break |
9:30–10:30am
Ballroom B
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Retaining a Robust STEM Workforce Panel Discussion Panelists:
Jack
D. Myers Professor and Chair
Department of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Development, and Diversity Professor of Business Administration University of Pittsburgh Dean of School of Pharmacy Dr. Gordon J. Vanscoy Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Pittsburgh Albert
Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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10:30–10:45am
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Break |
10:45–11:45am
Ballroom B
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Gender Differences in Declining Requests for Non‐Promotable Tasks Presenter: Lise Vesterlund, PhD
Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Economics
University of Pittsburgh
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11:45am–1pm | Lunch on Own |
1–2pm
Ballroom B
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The Benefits of Climate Change in Academia Presenter: Sandra K. Masur, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology and Director
Office for Women's Careers Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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2–2:15pm | Break |
2:15–3:15pm
Ballroom B |
Making Connections at Professional Meetings through Strategic Networking Co-Presenters:
Donna
J. Dean, PhD and Cynthia Simpson, MEd
Association of Women in Science
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3:15–3:30pm | Break |
3:30–4:30pm
Ballroom B
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Taking Your
Networking to the Next Level: From Connections to Collaborations
Pitt Moderator and Panelists Moderator: Jennifer
E. Woodward, PhD
Associate
Vice Provost for Research Operations
Professor
of Surgery and Immunology University of Pittsburgh
Panelists: Professor and Chair Department of Psychology University of Pittsburgh Distinguished
Professor
Department
of Immunology University of Pittsburgh Associate Dean, Director Medical Scientist Training Program Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology University of Pittsburgh Associate Dean for Research John A. Swanson Professor of Bioengineering University of Pittsburgh
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4:30–5:30pm
Ballroom A |
Meet and
Greet the Presenters and Panelists
Hors d’oeuvre
Reception
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October 4, 2017 | University Club | Day Two
8am
Ballroom A*
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Continental
Breakfast Reception *Updated
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8:30–9:45am Ballroom A
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9:45–10:00am | Break |
10–11:30am
Ballroom B
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Presenter: Yvette
Alex-Assensoh, PhD
Vice
President for Equity and Inclusion University of Oregon
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11:30am | Closing |
Read Testimonials from past WIMS Forums.
Presentations
Gender Differences in Declining Requests for Non-Promotable Tasks
2017 WIMS Forum Career Guides
Presentation Pre-Work
Dress for Success
Dress for Success (DFS) initiatives empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tool s to help women thrive in work and in life. DFS Pittsburgh is the primary advocate for at-risk women who are in the critical transition to re-employment. Their aim is to assist women in need by providing them professional clothing for interviews and career success. Donations will be collected during both days of the 2017 Women in Medicine and Science Forum. Please check the wish list for items of greatest need. View Wish List
Participant Index
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Steering Committee
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Sponsors
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Special Thanks
Thank you to all of the women who volunteered their time and talents for this year's Women in Medicine and Science Forum. Your participation supports the professional and personal development of women students, doctoral and postdoctoral trainees, clinical fellows, faculty, and staff, and creates a community of support at the University of Pittsburgh. Your participation is crucial to the success of this program.
Thank you for your support.
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