Fall 2023: The Academic Kaleidoscope

Written By New England GWiSE

The Academic Kaleidoscope: Understanding and tackling the challenges of the academic experience

October 28, 2023

This event revolved around the stories of people with different identities and backgrounds who have walked the academic path.  We focused on the challenges of being an international student, the difficulties of having several marginalized identities, the unfair expectations of being a woman in academia, and how to make the next step after grad school. We also included a guided networking activity that gave participants the opportunity to create new precious connections that will help them in their career path. 

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Merav Opher - Astronomy Professor at Boston University, Director of Shield NASA Drive Center

Workshop Leaders

Professionalism: Dr. Sarah Hokanson - Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives & Operational Excellence at Boston University

The International Student Experience: Dr. Prerna Malaney - Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Dartmouth University

Navigating Academia: Dr. Anna Frebel - Professor of Physics at MIT

Networking Facilitator

Sarah Cardozo Duncan - Owner of Career Strategist

New England GWiSE

NE GWiSE is an alliance between GWISE groups from universities across New England. We are joining together to support and celebrate women and gender minorities in STEM fields, to increase awareness of the issues we face, and create change within our community. We support ideas and actions to increase diverse gender representation in STEM departments, create fair and positive workplace environments, increase the support and mentorship students receive, and enact equitable university and federal policies. Through advocacy, diversity, outreach efforts, and networking opportunities, as well as collective actions and supporting developing GWISE groups, NE GWiSE works to advance policies and programs across New England to promote equality and improve the experience of students. All members of the graduate community are welcome to become NE GWiSE members and attend our events.

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