Part research presentation, part embodied case study, and part community conversation, Moving the Needle: Shifting the Conversation around Sexual Harassment challenges participants to expand their understanding of what sexual harassment is, how it impacts individuals and communities, and what makes an environment ripe for its presence. Using the NASEM consensus study report as both grounding […]

This explores common tensions that can arise between advisors and their advisees. The sketch depicts two different mentoring relationships, allowing a comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. It also raises questions about the ways in which problems that emerge within a mentoring dyad might affect departmental climate more generally. Host: Fiona Lee, […]

The Art of Effective Meetings. Ever suffered through an excruciating departmental meeting? Ever wonder why some committee conversations seem to get stuck, or your research group can’t seem to get organized? Have you struggled with "bad actors," such as colleagues who interrupt others, or always seem to be engaged in a distracting side conversation? Join […]