We provide professional development and networking opportunities for employees, affiliates, and students. Our objective is to create a more diverse and inclusive environment through outreach, talks and events. The monthly events are structured to drive conversations around our experiences as women in the workplace, develop professional skills, and to create and strengthen professional relationships. Women@NCSA hopes to empower and provide a network of support within NCSA, UIUC, and the community.
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Upcoming Events for 2023
Our events typically run from 2-3 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Most Zoom meetings will be recorded and uploaded for later viewing. However, privacy and confidentiality is important and we and our guests reserve the right to request that sessions are not recorded.
At the beginning of our events, we read the land acknowledgement statement provided by the Native American House at UIUC. This is an important step towards supporting Native and Indigenous people and communities, but there is more that we can do. Learn more here.
| Date | Activity | Featured Speakers & Organizations | Notes | In-Person or Zoom |
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May 21 | Navigating the Impact of Dobbs Decision on Perinatal and Reproductive Care in Central and Southern Illinois
| Speaker: Dr. Tuyet-Mai Ha Hoang Overview: In this talk, Dr. Hoang will discuss the socio-historical and changing political context of perinatal health and reproductive crises in the US, especially in Central and Southern Illinois. By advocating for patient-centered approaches and fostering community engagement, she seeks to redefine traditional healthcare solutions to ensure a healthier start for birthing parents and their infants. |
Resource Links: | Zoom |
March 27 | Giving and Receiving Feedback for Women
| Presenter: CSCCE Overview: Providing useful and kind feedback to others and being open to receiving feedback ourselves is a critical skill for effective collaboration across all disciplines. During this workshop, we’ll explore the functions of feedback, how to structure yours, and what can make giving and/or receiving feedback easier. | Zoom | |
February 28 | Connect and Create: Practicing Self-Care through Coloring and Crafts
| Women@NCSA is organizing an in-person event on February 28th focused on promoting self-care and mental health awareness through coloring and other arts and crafts activities. Please RSVP. | In-Person | |
November 13 | Budgeting for the Holidays  | Speaker: Emily Harmon Overview: Budgeting, in general, can be hard, but throw in the holidays, and it can be even more stressful! In this free workshop, you will gain a better understanding of basic budgeting concepts and tools to use to help you reach your financial goals and tips to get through the season with your wallet intact. |
Resource Links: | Zoom |
October 25 | Let's Talk About Menopause
| Speaker: Dr. Beverly London Overview: With this event, we aim to change the conversation around menopause so women can get the information, support, and healthcare they need and feel empowered to take control of their health and share their experiences. Dr. London will share menopause information pearls and discuss how you can support your partners, colleagues, friends, and family members throughout their menopause journeys. |
View speaker slides here | Zoom |
| August 29 | Countering Imposter Syndrome
| Speaker: Amie Baumeister Overview: "Imposter Syndrome" is often used to describe internal experiences of intellectual phoniness that appear to be particularly prevalent and intense among a select sample of high-achieving women. Explore the common ways imposter syndrome shows up and ways to combat it. |
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| July 26 | Prove Your Value: Successful Negotiations at Work and Beyond
| Speaker: Beatrice Perkins Overview: Negotiating salaries, raises and promotions can be a daunting and uncomfortable task. This free event introduces attendees to actionable tools to claim and recognize what it takes to get what they deserve. Using traditional and new media practices, this session dives into what's working and teaches you how to leverage your time and talents without becoming overwhelmed or falling prey to imposter syndrome. This presentation will show you how to validate your fee or request in the marketplace, whether as an employee or consultant, and give you the script that helps guide the conversation. |
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| June 28 | Uniting Pride: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training
| Speaker: Nicole Frydman Overview: This event is designed to help attendees gain knowledge and understanding around LGBTQ+ topics, terms, and best practices. It starts with basic terminology, definitions, and concepts, but then takes attendees into a deeper dive around what affirming language and behavior should look like, what not to do, how to handle when mistakes are made, and the positive impact that can be made with even just a few small changes. This training is designed to engage attendees in discussion and get specific questions answered. |
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| May 30 | Identity – Yang Liu's Design Journey
| Speaker: Yang Liu Overview: During this presentation, she will lead you through a visual journey through various stations and projects - from Beijing to London, from New York to Berlin, and from questions of cultural identity to questions of interpersonal relationships. | Zoom | |
| April 25 | Flower Arranging for Mental Health | Overview: A study conducted by researchers, including Rutgers University Psychology Professor and Human Emotions Lab Director Jeanette Haviland-Jones, examined the link between flowers and life satisfaction, which yielded positive results. Dr. Haviland-Jones says, “Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy. Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well-being." Women@NCSA organized an in-person event on focused on learning how to arrange flowers and how it benefits your mental health. |  More info here | In-Person |
| March 22 | Women at Work: Strategies for Managing Emotional and Gendered Labor
| Speaker: Dr. Michele Ramsey Overview: In this presentation, Dr. Ramsey will talk about how to change our perceptions about conflict, the role of power in conflict, emotional labor, self-care in response to emotional labor, how those in power can help mitigate the impacts of emotional labor in the workplace, ways leaders can support marginalized employees, and ways leaders negatively impact employees even when their intentions are good. | Zoom | |
| February 22 | Lending Privilege
| Speaker: Anjuan Simmons Overview: Diversity and inclusion have become hot topics in technology, but how can you make a difference? This talk will help you understand that no matter your background, you may have some form of privilege you can lend to create a more fair and equitable world for everyone, especially those in historically marginalized communities. Attendees will learn the various types of privilege lending, including:
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Past 2022 Events
| Date | Activity | Featured Speakers & Organizations | Notes | In-Person or Zoom |
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| April 13 | Reframing the Conversation: Black Is Not a Monolith
| Speaker: Mia Hardy Moderator: Mackenzie Meighan |
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| June 6 |
| Speaker: Beatrice Perkins Moderator: Sophie Bui |
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| July 6 | SPIN Professional Development Panel | Speakers: Diana Gonzalez, Brendan McGinty, John Mahlmeister | In-person |
Event will be recorded for later viewingPast 2021 Events
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| Feb. 10 | Well-To-Go Series: Stress Management Part 2: Learning How to Relax | Speaker: Michele Guerra Moderator: Kalina Borkiewicz | Event was moved from 2/3 to 2/10.
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| Mar. 3 | Let's Talk About Pronouns
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| Apr. 7 | Taking the Wheel: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations
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| Jun. 2 | Fireside Chat with "Girl Decoded" Author Rana el Kaliouby
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| Jul. 7 | 2021 SPIN & REU Panel: Preparing for the Next Step In Your Life
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| Sep. 1 | Responsible Design and Social Innovation  |
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| Oct. 6 | How to Be an Ally in Tech  | Speaker: Candice Solomon-Strutz |
Zoom Links: https://bit.ly/wncsa-106 Meeting PW: 33333
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| Nov. 3 | Understanding and Overcoming the Impostor Experience
| Speaker: Jessamyn Perlus |
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| Dec. 1 | Mindful Matters: How to Manage Stress Related to Change
| Speaker: Sue Stock |
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View a full list of our past events here.
Contact Us
For any comments, questions or concerns, email us at wncsa@illinois.edu. We will get back to you in 3-5 business days.
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