Live Events During #BlackInNeuroWeek2020
All are welcome to register and tune in live for panels and dicussions during the first ever #BlackInNeuroWeek! Panels and discussions will have live professional captioning (CART) and will also be recorded and posted on the website for asynchronous viewing. We also have private social events to build community that won’t be recorded. Make sure to register to get access to our events and share with your community!
Feel free to download the flyers to share with your colleagues! Text descriptions of the panels are below.
Neuroracism Panel
Tues. July 28 @ 12:30 p.m. EDT
This discussion with special guests will serve as an informative space to discuss the historical, present and future ways in which neuroscience can actively or passively discriminate against Black people. From bioethics to AI, the importance of critiquing and assessing scientific advancements and technological innovation and how they can/have been weaponised against Black people will be stressed.
Featuring Jordan Harrod, Dr. David Augustin Hodge Sr., Dr. Oliver Rollins, Tony Black, and Dr. Danielle Doyle
Moderators: De-Shaine Murray and Ti’Air Riggins
Neuroracism Journal Club Discussion
Tues. July 28 @ 5:00 p.m. EDT
This will be a casual discussion where the hosts dissect journal articles from neurology, neuroengineering and neuroscience. You'll get a first hand view of how to look through papers, assess their strengths, limitations but also their wider scope, all in a fun, interactive environment.
Hosted by Clíona Kelly, De-Shaine Murray, Thiago Arzua, Ti’Air Riggins, and D’Angela Pritchett-Rowe
Pre-Grad: Designing Your Path in Neuro
Wed. July 29 @ 12:30 p.m. EDT
This discussion serves as a space for young Black neuroscientists to share their experiences in building a strong foundation towards a neuroscience career. Topics will include finding the right lab during undergrad, information on post baccalaureate programs, and the early stages of grad school prep!
Featuring Yasmeen Lowe, Kyndall Nicholas, Niesha Savory, Stephanie Renee, and Tiria Carr
Moderator: Angeline Dukes
Grad Journey: Making the Most of Your Degree Experience
Wed. July 29 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT
Navigating your time in graduate school can be difficult, but these grad students and recent PhDs will share how to choose mentors, get funding, and create the degree experience you need to succeed in your career!
Featuring Kaela Singleton, Ashley Cunningham, Sigourney Bell, Busola Olukoya, and Bryan Redmond
Moderator: Elena Dominguez
Beyond the PhD: Neuro Careers in Academia, Policy, and Industry
Wed. July 29 @ 3:30 p.m. EDT
This panel will showcase the breadth of opportunities a neuroscience PhD can offer. Featuring panelists in academia, industry and science policy, you'll get expert advice on getting a career in the field of neuroscience, and how to be successful in it.
Featuring Brittany Williams, Tim Day, Chanel Matney, Bianca Jones Marlin, and Andre White
Moderator: Ashley Cunningham
GODSPEED: A Q&A with Sade Abiodun
at the Intersection of Film & Neuroscience
Thurs. July 30 @ 3:00 p.m. EDT
We will sit down with Sade Abiodun, a filmmaker and neuroscientist, to discuss her short film Godspeed, as well as her research interests in neurocinematics. Join us to dive deeper into this sensory exploration of Black womanhood, personhood, faith and community, and to learn how neuroscience and art can become one.
Moderators: Lietsel Richardson
#BlackNeuroMentors Outreach & Mentorship
Roundtable
Fri. July 31 @ 11:00 a.m. EDT
This roundtable discussion will feature Black leaders in outreach and mentorship. Our discussion will explore their experiences, best practices, as well as barriers within the mentorship space, how to overcome them and visions for the future of empowering Black communities.
Featuring Mélise Edwards, Kyerewaa Akuamoah, Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa, Duane Watson
Moderators: Paige Greenwood
#BlackWomenInNeuro Spotlight: An Interview With Stacey Dutton
Audio will be available here on Sat. Aug 1 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT
Listen to a pre-recorded interview with Stacey Dutton, where she’ll discuss the ups and downs of being a Black woman in Neuro, from science and mentorship, to work-life balance and finding community.
Interview by: Brielle Ferguson
Black Women and Black Non-Binary Social
Sat. Aug. 1 @ 5:00 p.m. EDT
If you identify as a Black woman or Black non-binary person in neuro, you are invited! Come join other Black women and non-binary folks for a casual social to share advice, experiences, and laughs in a safe space to embrace this Black community!
Hosted by Angeline Dukes, Destinee Aponte, and Brielle Ferguson
Dance Class on BlackInNeuro Instagram
Sun. Aug. 2 @ 1:00 p.m. EDT
As we celebrate #BlackJoyInNeuro, we are offering a FREE, fun dance class to ease stress!
Led by Aggie Nonsizi
(No registration required, just tune in on the @BlackInNeuro Instagram when it’s time to dance!)