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	Embedding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Accessibility in the Faculty of Science & Technology Date & Time: March 20, 2023 @ 2:30pm Dr. Imogen Coe is internationally recognized as a Canadian thought leader in the area of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). She has advised academia, government and industry on best practices and approaches to improve EDI in STEM, particularly in the Canadian post-secondary education (PSE) sector. She has written and spoken about these issues extensively for platforms such as the Globe and Mail, iPolitics and the CBC. She has also given a TEDx talk on gender equity in science and is much in demand by academia, industry and government as a speaker and panelist. More info here.
	Our Voices, Our Experiences: Innovation through Inclusion in the Sciences Date & Time: April 6, 2022, Keynote 12:30pm-1:30pm, Q&A 2:00pm to 4:00pm Open to the public Location: online via zoom, Register for Keynote HERE Register for Q&A HERE Organized by: the Faculty of Science & Technology in collaboration with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Science Students' Affiliation (ESSA), MRU Access and Inclusion Office, and the Office of Research, Scholarship, and Community Engagement (ORCSE) Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai is the world’s first congenitally blind biomedical research scientist. Mahadeo is Head of Research and Chief Accessibility and Inclusion Officer for the CNIB, having previously served as a research scientist at the University Health Network in Toronto. Dr. Sukhai's current research program relates to understanding social determinants of health and quality of life of Canadians with sight loss. Dr. Sukhai was the Principal Investigator for and co-author of "Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences," a book based on his groundbreaking work on access to science within higher education, published on accessiblecampus.ca. and served as the principal investigator for national projects to understand the student experience for persons with disabilities, and to examine the landscape of accessibility within Canadian post-secondary education. Text Alternative for photograph: Photo of Mahadeo Sukhai, a brown-skinned man with black hair and thick glasses, in professional attire.
	Invisible Labour: A Panel Discussion Date & Time: March 4, 2022 at 11:00am-12:30pm MT Location: online via zoom, register HERE Organized by: the MRFA Diversity & Equity Committee, moderators: Audra Foggin & Leah Hamilton Open to the MRU community (Students, Staff, and Faculty) What is invisible labour and how does it affect BIPOC individuals, women, and other equity deserving groups? In this panel, three speakers will take an intersectional approach to deepen our understanding of the negative impacts of invisible labour and how these were exacerbated due to COVID-19. They’ll provide suggestions for structural changes that will help to ameliorate the weight of invisible labour. Panelists: -Michelle Robinson, Host of Native Calgarian Podcast -Ethel Tungohan; Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism; Associate Professor, York University -Brianna Weins, Postdoctoral Researcher in Communication Arts, University of Waterloo
	Debunking Race Science with Dr. Jon Mee Date & Time: February 14th, 2022 at 5:00pm-6:00pm MT Location: online via Google Meet at https://meet.google.com/hwd-fkot-qth Organized by: the EDI Science Students' Affiliation (ESSA) and Dr. Jon Mee (from FST's, dept. of Biology) Contact: edisciencestudentsaffiliation@gmail.com The EDI Science Students' Affiliation (ESSA) of MRU will be hosting a talk with the Faculty of Science and Technology's very own Dr. Jon Mee about "Debunking Race Science". Dr. Mee will be discussing basic population genetics and exploring the impact of race science on racialized groups.
	EDI- WIST Event Date & Time: November 4th, 2021, at 5:00-7:30pm MT Location: Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University LP I115 (I-wing) Coordinator: Amirah Azmi Co-President, Women in Science and Technology Contact: wist.mru@gmail.com Register here: https://forms.gle/ZVsJR4S2cBuA7Sii7 "Curious about professional schools? Want to hear first-hand from students that were in your shoes? We are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion about Professional Schools on November 4th, 2021, from 5:00-7:30 pm MT at Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University LP I115 (I-wing). Invited graduate students and practicing professionals will discuss their experiences, insights, and strategies of their journey to professional school. This will be followed by a Q&A period. This event is hosted by Women in Science and Technology (WIST). WIST was born out of a need to create a community of support, mentorship, and opportunity for self-identifying women in MRU's faculty. Inspired by the women in science that have advanced far in their fields, WIST aims to provide the empowerment and encouragement needed by women in science and technology to explore their full potential and overreach boundaries in male-dominated fields. To find out more, or donate, please visit our website."
	State of the Union of EDI in STEM Date & Time: August 30, 2021, at 10:00AM Location: Google Meet Coordinator: FST EDI Committee Contact: mcruz@mtroyal.ca Members of the Faculty of Science and Technology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee will address the current statistics and standings of different underrepresented groups in STEM-related fields, as well as share personal stories on the importance of advocating for a diverse, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students and colleagues. Topics will include race, gender, and accessibility.
	Uncomfortable Truths and Inclusive Excellence in STEM: Building the Toolkit of Change Date & Time: May 5, 2021 at 12:00pm Location: Online Coordinator: FST EDI Committee Contact: edifst@mtroyal.ca Dr. Imogen R. Coe (Ryerson University) will address the white privilege, racism, sexism, ableism and homophobia that exist in academic science in Canada today and describe why we must have uncomfortable and sometimes difficult conversations in order to get us to the real work of identifying and removing barriers that limit access and engagement for all. We live within a myth of meritocracy in academia and are failing to achieve our full potential as a sector. This talk will provide ideas about tips, tools and strategies that can help build the toolkit for change, and suggest actions that everyone can take within the academic environment. We, as individuals or institutions, should be focused on creating cultures of care that achieve inclusive excellence.
	EDI Townhall Date & Time: April 26, 2021 at 2:00pm-3:30pm Location: Online Coordinator: FST EDI Committee Contact: edifst@mtroyal.ca A moderated panel discussion featuring MRU FST-students, staff and faculty.
	MRSA BIPOC Members in Conversation Date & Time: April 6, 2021, 10:30-11:00AM Location: Online Coordinator: FST EDI Committee Contact: edifst@mtroyal.ca The Faculty of Science and Technology EDI committee invites all MRU BIPOC staff members to an informal conversation with Dr. Joseph L. Graves, Jr. (NCAT State University, NC, USA) to come share their experiences with working at a post-secondary institution. This is an opportunity to chat about any issues that pertain specifically from the perspective of BIPOC members here at MRU.