[Grad-postdoc-assn] Sign up for Wednesday's myPostdoc Monthly Webinar: Diversity 101

[Valerie Sloan]

Happy Labor Day!

Check out this webinar by the National Postdoc Association and the
rationale for tuning in to it.  Participate in this webinar, and you could
even include it on your CV or resume to show some training and
familiarity.
"
Corporations, nonprofit, and governmental organizations as well as colleges
and universities value and want a diverse workforce. As a prospective
employee you will be asked about ways in which you support diversity
regardless of whether or not you belong to an underrepresented group.
Therefore, they also will look positively upon job applicants that have
training in this area. This webinar will explore why diversity is important
and will familiarize participants with the concepts of implicit bias and
privilege. This is a great opportunity for participants to start training
in this very important area of professional development. They will
understand some of the challenges and the possible solutions, and how they
can help to address the problem of underrepresentation.
"

Register by Sept. 4th.

Take care,
Valerie











The next myPostdoc Monthly, *"Diversity 101: Why should we care, the role
of implicit bias and privilege, and what are some of the solutions"* will
take place on *Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET*. Sign up at this
link
<https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/link.asp?e=vsloan@ucar.edu&job=3474629&ymlink=273501626&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enationalpostdoc%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D1141291>
.

*Corporations, nonprofit, and governmental organizations as well as
colleges and universities value and want a diverse workforce. As a
prospective employee you will be asked about ways in which you support
diversity regardless of whether or not you belong to an underrepresented
group. Therefore, they also will look positively upon job applicants that
have training in this area. This webinar will explore why diversity is
important and will familiarize participants with the concepts of implicit
bias and privilege. This is a great opportunity for participants to start
training in this very important area of professional development. They will
understand some of the challenges and the possible solutions, and how they
can help to address the problem of underrepresentation. *

*J. Marcela Hernandez, Ph.D., received her Bachelor of Science in molecular
genetics, and a Master of Science and doctoral degree in biochemistry. Her
scientific training and research in biochemistry and molecular biology
focused on control of gene expression at the transcriptional and
posttranscriptional levels. Her current role is to design and implement
programs to enhance recruitment, retention, and support of postdoctoral
scholars. Her responsibilities also include coordinating programs and
initiatives for recruitment and support of postdocs from underrepresented
backgrounds. She became a scientist thanks to an excellent doctoral mentor
who inspired and mentored her, which motivated her to become a researcher.
This made her realize the importance of good training and mentorship.
Hernandez is very passionate about helping the next generation of scholars
and professionals navigate successfully to rewarding careers.*




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Valerie Sloan, Ph.D.
Director of the GEO REU Network &
Senior Higher Education Specialist
NCAR Education & Outreach
NCAR|UCAR
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000
Email: vsloan at ucar.edu
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