Virtual Journal Clubs (VJCs) are quarterly gatherings that break down research studies and social theories that are relevant to equity in graduate education, with attention to practical implications. VJCs are cosponsored by the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) and the California Consortium for Inclusive Doctoral Education (C-CIDE). Visit the Equity in Graduate Education resource center to learn more about the Virtual Journal Club series.

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Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) is an effort by scientific societies and higher education institutions to increase the number of physical science doctoral degrees earned by underrepresented minority students.

The IGEN National Meeting brings together professional scientists, underrepresented minority graduate students, and scholars of equity and inclusion in graduate education.

Virtual Journal Clubs (VJCs) are quarterly gatherings that break down research studies and social theories that are relevant to equity in graduate education, with attention to practical implications. VJCs are cosponsored by the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) and the California Consortium for Inclusive Doctoral Education (C-CIDE). Visit the Equity in Graduate Education resource center to learn more about the Virtual Journal Club series.

This Holistic Admissions and Recruitment Institute will feature three online workshops covering fundamentals, strategies, and recruitment for an equity-based holistic admissions process. These workshops will be tailored for faculty from STEM departments affiliated with the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN).

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host the first IGEN Open House on June 9, 2022 4–5pm ET. During this meeting, attendees will be able to connect with IGEN Partners from across the country.

The IGEN Open House will be an opportunity for interested partner societies to learn about IGEN, potential ways to partner with the project and to ask questions.

Program

The American Physical Society is hosting its second annual standalone Virtual Career Fair on the virtual platform Gather. This event will include both a Job Fair and a Graduate School Fair and it will be held over a two-day period, September 14-15

We are excited to invite you to our next Virtual Journal Club. Join IGEN and EGE for our quarterly event on Tuesday, October 18 at 10amPT/1pmET!

This meeting will focus on the article: “The intersectional privilege of white able-bodied heterosexual men in STEM” by Erin A. Cech. We will discuss how STEM community members can become more attuned to how privilege operates and how to interrupt it in support of more equitable learning and work environments.

Letters of recommendation are used in the admissions and faculty search processes to glean information and qualities which may go unnoticed in the review of an applicant’s file. However, they are also one of the most common places that bias is written into applicant records– sometimes in subtle ways.

Developing a Multi-Institutional Certificate Program to Center Indigenous Knowledges in STEM Curricula (Session ED43A-04)

Date: Thursday, 15 December 2022

Time: 12:40 - 12:50

Location: McCormick Place - N426ab (North, Level 4)

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host Bridge Applicant Office Hours on Monday Dec 19, 11 am –12 pm ET.
Drop in and ask questions about the Bridge Program Application Process. During this meeting, attendees will be able to connect with Bridge Program Managers from the American Geophysical Union, American Chemical Society, and American Physical Society.

Resources for Applying:

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host Bridge Applicant Office Hours on Thursday Jan 26, 11 AM–12 PM ET | 8–9 AM PT.

Drop in and ask questions about the Bridge Program Application Process. During this meeting, attendees will be able to connect with Bridge Program Managers from the American Geophysical Union, American Chemical Society, and American Physical Society.

Resources for Applying:

Building Capacity for Shared Equity Leadership

Join ACE on January 31 to hear reflections from leading scholars and practitioners on the forthcoming report “Capacity Building for Shared Equity Leadership: Approaches and Considerations for the Work.”

Presented by: Dr. Melissa McDaniels, Associate Executive Director & Scientist at the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER, www.cimerproject.org) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a co-investigator and community advancement manager for the NIH-supported National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN, https://nrmnet.net/).

The Evaluation and Shared Measures Affinity Groups will be hosting a joint Coffee and Conversation on February 16 at 3pm Eastern Time.

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host Bridge Applicant Office Hours on Monday Feb 27, 11 AM–12 PM ET | 8–9 AM PT.

Drop in and ask questions about the Bridge Program Application Process. During this meeting, attendees will be able to connect with Bridge Program Managers from the American Geophysical Union, American Chemical Society, and American Physical Society.

Resources for Applying:

On April 12, the Inclusive Graduate Education Network, an NSF INCLUDES Alliance, is holding the last workshop of its five-part workshop series that focuses on the development of social-emotional competencies that are essential for success in graduate education and future career performance. Workshops suitable for students and faculty. 

Register Now!

More Info: https://mrs.digitellinc.com/live/1332/page/7051
 

Mentoring Across Diverse Dimensions

Date: October 11, 2023

Time: 12:00PM - 01:00PM

You must be registered to participate!

Host/Speakers:

• Kelly A Diggs Consulting, LLC

Oct 31, 2023 01:00 PM ET
Are you interested in a future in Academia but unsure of all that it entails? Join the LS-PAC MODELS team as we share information about academic opportunities available after attaining a doctoral degree in STEM. Learn about what is means to be a professor, and if it is the right fit for you. This webinar will provide information about academic careers, different institution types, and the benefits of pursuing faculty positions. We will describe the avenues to finding potential openings and a roadmap to success. Don't miss this event to learn more!

Date & Time

Jan 30, 2024 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description

The new model for NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES (INCLUDES) National Network is launching! If you haven’t already, consider reading about our new structure in the latest blog post here. If you have any questions about the new clusters or upcoming events, we are having two information sessions next week, and are hopeful you will attend!

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host Bridge Applicant Office Hours on Monday March 5, 3–4 PM ET | 12 AM –1 PM PT.

Drop in and ask questions about the Bridge Program Application Process. During this meeting, attendees will be able to connect with Bridge Program Managers from the American Geophysical Union, American Chemical Society, and American Physical Society.

Resources for Applying:

Join us on April 18th, 2:30-3:30 EST, for NSBP Visions! Explore the vital role of scientific communication with experts in journalism and education. Discover tips to enhance your outreach skills and bridge the gap between science and society. #NSBPVisions #ScienceCommunication

https://www.mrs.org/meetings-events/spring-meetings-exhibits/2024-mrs-spring-meeting/meeting-events#diversity 

Sessions of interest: 

MONDAY Apr 22 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Diversifying Materials Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Speed Networking Hyatt Regency Seattle, Level 7, Room 708, Sol Duc 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

June 17, 2024 4–5 p.m. ET

The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host the 7th joint IGEN Bridge Department Collaborators Meeting as a two part series on June 13 and June 27th, 2024 1:00–3:00 PM ET. The goal of this Fall's Bridge Department Collaborators Meeting is to Create or Revisit your Department and Research Group Codes of Conduct. 

We welcome our facilitators who are experts in creating inclusive workplaces from our partner ADVANCEGeo.

Landing a Job at a National Lab is the first panel in the 2024 National Lab Panel Series on July 18, 3–4 pm ET.

As a part of the Bridge Program the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host a Panel series with expert scientists, post-doc mentors and human resource personnel from government and national labs. The National Lab Panel Series is virtual programming created specifically for graduate students to expand their networks and to learn about career opportunities at government and national labs.

Resumes and Applications for National Lab Positions is the second panel in the 2024 National Lab Panel Series on July 19, 3–4 pm ET.

As a part of the Bridge Program the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host a Panel series with expert scientists, post-doc mentors and human resource personnel from government and national labs. The National Lab Panel Series is virtual programming created specifically for graduate students to expand their networks and to learn about career opportunities at government and national labs.

Interviewing for a Job at a National Lab is the third panel in the 2024 National Lab Panel Series on July 26, 3–4 pm ET.

As a part of the Bridge Program the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host a Panel series with expert scientists, post-doc mentors and human resource personnel from government and national labs. The National Lab Panel Series is virtual programming created specifically for graduate students to expand their networks and to learn about career opportunities at government and national labs.

Finding a Potential Research Mentor is the fourth panel in the 2024 National Lab Panel Series on Aug 1, 3–4 pm ET.

As a part of the Bridge Program the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host a Panel series with expert scientists, post-doc mentors and human resource personnel from government and national labs. The National Lab Panel Series is virtual programming created specifically for graduate students to expand their networks and to learn about career opportunities at government and national labs.

The Fall 2024 Techniques for Effective Grant Proposals Webinar on September 12 is designed to equip participants with essential tools and strategies to create competitive grant proposals and programmatic efforts. Attendees will gain valuable insights into available grant resources and learn about upcoming funding opportunities.

Featuring APS Innovation fund grant recipients: Jacquelyn Chini, PhD, Camille A. Coffie, PhD, L. Trenton Marsh, PhD and Itunu Ilesanmi, MSW, MPA, PhD

During this webinar, the presenters will share findings from a qualitative study that amplifies the experiences of Black women in physics graduate programs. Through the innovative Photovoice methodology, they will present powerful images and themes that reflect these women’s journeys, highlighting key recommendations for creating inclusive academic environments.

Join us at the next JNIPER Coffee Hour for a discussion on World of Women in STEM (WOW STEM).

Date: October 17
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET
Presenter: Madelyn Leembruggen
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The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host the eighth joint IGEN Bridge Department Collaborators Meeting on Friday December 6, 3–4:30 pm ET. 

We will hear from Cris Thompson, Dennis Calderon Madera, and Prof. Gupta from the Ohio State University about how graduate students successfully retain and persist in the Ohio Bridge Program. 

During this meeting, attendees will also be able to connect with Bridge Department leaders from the geosciences, physics and the chemical sciences. 

Apply for Gov/Nat Lab graduate internship is the fifth panel in the 2024 National Lab Panel Series on December 16, 2–3:30 pm ET. As a part of the Bridge Program the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) will host a Panel series with expert scientists, post-doc mentors and human resource personnel from government and national labs. The National Lab Panel Series is virtual programming created specifically for students in Bridge Programs to expand their networks and to learn about career opportunities at government and national labs.