2018 Women in Medicine and Science Forum Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 8:00am - Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 6:00pm University Club
November 27, 2018 | University Club | Day One
8am |
Check-In Begins |
8:30am
Ballroom B |
Introduction and Welcome Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Professor of Critical Care Medicine
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8:30–9:45am
Ballroom B |
Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones) Presenters: Nataly Kogan, Author |
9:45–10am |
Break |
10am–12pm
Ballroom B
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Facilitator: Nataly Kogan, Author |
12–1:30pm |
Lunch on Own |
1:30–2:30pm
Ballroom B
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Navigating the Stormy Seas of Academia: Mindfulness Anchors for Stress Reduction Presenter: Carol M. Greco, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, and Physical Therapy
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine |
2:30-2:45pm |
Break |
2:45–3:15pm
Ballroom B
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Breathing Room: Creating Space for Rest in Everyday Moments Presenter: Layla Banihashemi, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine |
3:15–3:30pm |
Break |
3:30-4:45PM
Ballroom B |
You Got This: Insights from the Psychological Sciences on Transforming Challenge into Growth Presenter: Tanner LeBaron Wallace, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Center Associate, Learning Research & Development Center
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4:45–6pm |
Meet and Greet the Presenters |
November 28, 2018 | University Club | Day Two
8am
Ballroom A
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Continental Breakfast Reception |
8:30–9:45am
Ballroom A
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9:45–10am |
Break |
10–11:30am
Ballroom B
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BOOK REVIEW AND PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Erroline Williams, EdD, Professional Certified Coach and Leadership Consultant
Panelists: Ann Thompson, MD, Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Professor of Critical Care Medicine University of Pittsburgh Jasmien Roosenboom, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate, Sophia Choukas-Bradley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Cecelia Yates, PhD, Associate Professor of Nursing and Pathology, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine |
11:30-1pm |
Lunch on Own |
1-2pm
Ballroom B |
Presenter: Karina Schumann, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
2-2:15pm |
Break |
2:15-3:15pm
Ballroom B |
Earning an A for Your Workday: Awareness and Activity for a Healthy Life Presenters: Kelliann Davis, PhD, FACSM, Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Activity |
3:15-3:30pm |
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3:30-5pm
Ballroom B |
Presenter: Suzie Carmack, PhD, MFA, MEd, ERYT |
5-6pm
Ballroom A |
Book Signing and Hors d’oeuvre Reception |
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Presentations
Sign up for a personal 15-minute career consultation with faculty members from across the campus: have your CV reviewed, ask for a referral, or just talk to someone knowledgeable about your career aspirations. This session is open to current Pitt faculty members and trainees and has limited slots available. Session registration is now closed. View the 2018 WIMS Career Consultants
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance By Angela Duckworth
Dress for Success Donations
Dress for Success (DFS) initiatives empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools 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 2018 Women in Medicine and Science Forum. Please check the wish list for items of greatest need. View Wish List
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The WIMS Forum is open to all members and genders of Pitt's academic community. Registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome, excluding the Career Consultations session which was prior appointment only.
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