Register for the Allies in STEM Virtual Discussion Series

Register for the Allies in STEM Virtual Discussion Series

Spring 2021, Wednesdays 4-5 pm CST (see dates below)

Registration for the Allies in STEM Virtual Discussion Series is now open! Allies in STEM is a new program at the University of Illinois for graduate students and prospective graduate students in STEM. This program is a collaboration between student organizations and departmental diversity committees with the goal of developing students’ skills to be lifelong allies for minorities in STEM.

The virtual discussion series will consist of six workshops that include guest speakers, panels, and small group discussions to address a variety of topics:

• Graduate Student Panel (Wed., Feb. 3rd 2021, 4-5PM CST)

• BLM in STEM (Wed., Feb. 24th 2021, 4-5PM CST)

• Advocating for Yourself and Others (Wed., Mar. 10th 2021, 4-5PM CST)

• Everyday Actions to be an Ally (Wed., Mar 31th 2021, 4-5PM CST)

• Conflict Resolution (Wed., Apr. 14th 2021, 4-5PM CST)

• Allyship Throughout your Career Panel – Perspectives from Academia, Industry, and Government (Wed., Apr. 28th 2021, 4-5PM CST)

This program is funded by the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Institute in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. More information about Allies in STEM can be found on our website: https://publish.illinois.edu/alliesinstem/.

Please contact Allies in STEM (alliesinstem.illinois@gmail.com) with any questions. Register at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1165343828.