P&A Colloquium – Dr. Lisa Willis, University of Alberta
Mar 6, 2024
3:30PM to 4:30PM
1280 Main St. West, ABB 102, Hamilton, Canada
Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/03/2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Physics and Astronomy Department
ABB 102
Dr. Lisa Willis
Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
Title: How Do Imperfect People Create Meaningful Change In The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Space?
Abstract:
While EDI has become an often referred to issue in academia and society, it remains a challenging topic to discuss, especially for people in STEM fields. Fear of making a mistake or not knowing what to say results in people disengaging from the conversation. Additionally, the multitude of initiatives and obligations in the EDI space, few of which seem to be making a real difference, is leading to EDI fatigue. In this talk, we will discuss how we as imperfect people can create meaningful sustainable change for ourselves and for the people around us.