Monthly Archives: September 2017

Sustainability and Science Policy Workshop

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The Science Policy Group and the Students Sustainability Committee will be offering a day-long workshop that will help students learn more about how science and sustainability policies are developed, implemented and advanced. The workshop will include lectures and interactive sessions led by facilitators from a range of backgrounds. Registration for the interactive sessions is required and can be found at https://illinois.edu/sb/ sec/8366689. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 50 people! Morning and afternoon lectures are open to the general public.  This event will take place throughout the day on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 10:30am to 5:00pm at the Illini Union (314 A & B). See the SPG website for a more detailed schedule: https://publish. illinois.edu/ sciencepolicygroup/2017/09/07/ sustainability-and-science- policy-workshop/

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Intersectionality within the Sciences Reading Group

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Have you ever questioned how gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, and disabilities play into STEM? Come to our Reading Group affiliated with the Science Policy Group. Introducing readings from critical race theory and feminism, we will examine how the inclusion and exclusion of marginalized groups shape STEM education and scientific policy-making. Open to both undergraduates and graduate students, participants need no background in social sciences or cultural studies. Starting September 12, we will have bimonthly meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss the readings.  For more information, including the reading group schedule, visit the Science Policy Group Reading Group website.

  • 5:30-6:30 pm in the Asian American Cultural Center conference room
  • September 12th
  • September 26
  • October 10
  • October 24
  • November 14
  • November 28