In partnership with Alabama ADVANCE, the UAB Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts virtual seminars to discuss the advancement of women in academic STEM. The monthly seminars feature various speakers from UAB and surrounding ADVANCE institutions to discuss recruitment and retention of women and minorities, tenure in STEM fields, the balance of work and family, and many others.
In case you missed it, view past seminars here.
April 14, 2022
Alabama ADVANCE Spring Symposium
Co-sponsored by The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville and hosted by the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), Alabama A&M University, Miles College and Oakwood University on April 14, 2022, as part of the APAGES ongoing programming activities.
The Symposium featured speakers Jessie DeAro, Ph.D., the ADVANCE Program Director from the National Science Foundation, and Devon W. Carbado, J.D., the Honorable Harry Pregerson, Professor of Law from UCLA.
Watch the live video here!
March 9, 2022
Alabama ADVANCE: The Relevance of HBCUs in STEM Education
Co-sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville and hosted by the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Oakwood University, and Auburn University on March 9, 2022, as part of the APAGES ongoing programming activities.
The Alabama ADVANCE Seminar featured Ansley Abraham, Ph.D. from the Southern Regional Education Board, and Marcia Owens, J.D., Ph.D., from Florida A & M University, who discussed: The Relevance of HBCUs in STEM Education.
The speakers shared that for more than 100 years, HBCUs have been educating minorities, providing them with economic opportunities, and instilling great values. Not only have they consistently produced leaders in their communities and across the nation, but HBCUs today are relevant, consistently, and affordably producing the leaders of the future, including educating minorities in STEM education.
Watch the live video here!
February 15, 2022
Alabama ADVANCE: Culture and Climate of Academic departments and STEM Organizations
Co-sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville and hosted by the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Oakwood University, and Auburn University on February 15, 2022 as part of the APAGES ongoing programming activities.
The Alabama ADVANCE Seminar featured Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Annice Yarber-Allen, Ph.D., from Columbus State University. The speakers discussed: Culture and Climate of Academic Departments and STEM Organizations, addressing various aspects of the culture and climate of academic STEM departments and STEM organizations that differentially affect women and minorities and serve as barriers to their career advancement and future success.
Watch the live video here!
November 18, 2021
Alabama ADVANCE: The Underrepresentation of Women, Especially Women of Color, in Academic Leadership and Decision-making Positions
Co-sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville and hosted by the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Oakwood University, and Auburn University on November 18, 2021 as part of the APAGES ongoing programming activities.
The Alabama ADVANCE Seminar will feature Cynthia Warrick, Ph.D., from Stillman College, who will discuss: The Underrepresentation of Women, Especially Women of Color, in Academic Leadership and Decision-making Positions.
Watch the live video here!
October 22, 2021
Alabama ADVANCE: Implicit and Explicit Bias in Science and Medicine
Co-sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville and hosted by the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Oakwood University, and Auburn University on October 22, 2021 as part of the APAGES ongoing programming activities.
The Alabama ADVANCE Seminar featured Mona Fouad MD, MPH, from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, who discussed: Implicit and Explicit Bias in Science and Medicine.
Watch the live video here!
April 22, 2021
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Search Committee Responsibilities and Training
The UAB ADVANCE Seminar Series concluded on April 22, 2021, discussing Search Committee Responsibilities and Training. The seminar featured Dr. Anthonia Adadevoh, Miles College, Vice President and Interim Dean Academic Affairs and Dr. Michelle Allen, UAB, Diversity Education Director.
Watch the live video here!
March 4, 2021
UAB Alabama ADVANCE Spring Symposium featuring Dr. Freeman Hrabowski
On March 4, 2021, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES) hosted the Alabama ADVANCE Spring Symposium. The symposium featured Freeman Hrawbowski, Ph.D., who discussed “Empowered and Inclusive Campuses: Broadening Racial and Gender Diversity in STEM.”
Watch the live video here!
March 3, 2021
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Unconscious Bias
This month, the UAB ADVANCE Seminar was hosted on March 3, 2021, discussing Unconscious Bias. The seminar featured Dr. Laterrica Shelton, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Dr. Kenneth LaiHing, Oakwood University, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences.
Watch the live video here!
February 10, 2021
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Intersectionality
The UAB ADVANCE Seminar Series continued on February 10, 2021, discussing Intersectionality. The seminar featured Dr. Tonya Perry, AAMU, Professor & Chairperson, Department of Social Work, Psychology & Counseling College of Education, Humanities & Behavioral Sciences and Dr. Michelle Allen, UAB, Diversity Education Director.
Watch the live video here!
January 14, 2021
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Balancing Work and Family Life
The spring UAB ADVANCE Seminar Series kicked off on January 14, 2021, discussing the Balance of Work and Family Life. The seminar featured Dr. Esther Suswam, Miles College, Assistant Professor Department Natural Science and Mathematics and Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku, UAB, Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.
November 9, 2020
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Promotion and Tenure Requirements in STEM Departments
The UAB ADVANCE Seminar Series continued on November 9, 2020, discussing Promotion and Tenure Requirements in STEM Departments. The seminar featured Dr. Farah Lubin, UAB, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Director, NINDS, Neuroscience Roadmap Scholar Program and Dr. Jeanette Jones, AAMU, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University Trustee and Faculty, Senate President.
October 20, 2020
ADVANCE Seminar Series: Best Practices for Recruitment and Retention of Women and Minorities
In partnership with Alabama ADVANCE, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host virtual seminars to discuss the advancement of women in academic STEM. The topics for the seminars will cover the recruitment and retention of women and minorities, tenure in STEM fields, the balance of work and family, and many others.
The seminar series began on October 20, 2020, featuring the speakers Dr. Kecia Thomas, UAB, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Verna Keith, UAB, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology.
September 24, 2020
UAB ADVANCE Symposium featuring Dr. Shirley Malcom
On September 24, 2020, the Alabama ADVANCE Partnership for Achieving Gender Equity in STEM (APAGES), The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Oakwood University, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Auburn University hosted the 2020 Alabama ADVANCE Symposium. The symposium featured the speaker, Shirley Malcom, Ph.D., who discussed: Re-imagining Our Institutions as Places Where Inclusion is the Norm: What Will it Take?