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.
Women@NCSA Organizing Committee:
Sophie Bui
Jewel Goodly
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Upcoming Events for
20222023
Our events typically run from 2-3 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Most Zoom meetings will be recorded and uploaded on YouTube. However, privacy and confidentiality is important and we and our guests reserve the right to request that sessions are not recorded.
| Date | Activity | Featured Speakers & Organizations | Notes | In-Person or Zoom |
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| February 22 | Lending Privilege
| Speaker: Anjuan Simmons, Technology Translator Moderator: TBD 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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| Zoom |
| March 22 | Women at Work: Strategies for Managing Emotional and Gendered Labor | Speaker: Dr. Michele Ramsey Moderator: TBD |
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| Zoom |
Past 2022 Events
| Date | Activity | Featured Speakers & Organizations | Notes | In-Person or Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13 | Reframing the Conversation: Black Is Not a Monolith
| Speaker: Mia Hardy Moderator: Mackenzie Meighan |
| Zoom |
| June 6 |
| Speaker: Beatrice Perkins Moderator: Sophie Bui |
| Zoom |
| July 6 | SPIN Professional Development Panel | Speakers: Diana Gonzalez, Brendan McGinty, John Mahlmeister | In-person |
Past 2021 Events
| Date | Activity | Featured Speakers & Organizations | Notes | In-Person or Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Zoom |
| Mar. 3 | Let's Talk About Pronouns |
Discussion Links:
| Zoom | |
| Apr. 7 | Taking the Wheel: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations |
| Zoom | |
| Jun. 2 | Fireside Chat with "Girl Decoded" Author Rana el Kaliouby |
| Zoom | |
| Jul. 7 | 2021 SPIN & REU Panel: Preparing for the Next Step In Your Life |
| Zoom | |
| Sep. 1 | Responsible Design and Social Innovation |
| Zoom | |
| Oct. 6 | How to Be an Ally in Tech | Speaker: Candice Solomon-Strutz
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Zoom Links: https://bit.ly/wncsa-106 Meeting PW: 33333
| Zoom |
| Nov. 3 | Understanding and Overcoming the Impostor Experience | Speaker: Jessamyn Perlus
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| Zoom |
| Dec. 1 | Mindful Matters: How to Manage Stress Related to Change | Speaker: Sue Stock
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| Zoom |
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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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