[Hearts-of-GOLD] FW: [GOLD-network] Sparks for Change workshop

Thu Dec 16 07:42:12 MST 2021

Thanks!

Sim

On 12/15/21 3:53 PM, Grady Dixon via Hearts-of-GOLD wrote:
> Sim et al.
> 
> This program is not restricted or even focused on academia. All professional geoscientists are welcome. A lot of us in the academic world certainly use language that seems to favor that realm though. Thank you for seeking clarification.
> _____________________________________________
> P. Grady Dixon
> Professor and Dean,
> Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
> Fort Hays State University 
> pgdixon at fhsu.edu
> he/him
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sim D. Aberson <sim.aberson at noaa.gov> 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 1:21 PM
> To: Grady Dixon <pgdixon at fhsu.edu>; hearts-of-gold at mailman.ucar.edu
> Subject: Re: [Hearts-of-GOLD] FW: [GOLD-network] Sparks for Change workshop
> 
> Hi Grady,
> 
> The information suggests that this is geared toward people in academia.
>  Would this be open to those of us in government labs not affiliated with academic departments?
> 
> Sim
> 
> On 12/15/21 12:02 PM, Grady Dixon via Hearts-of-GOLD wrote:
>> Here is another NSF GOLD opportunity to help you further develop your 
>> leadership as a DEI change agent in your department and beyond. The 
>> organizers of this project started their journey at the same Ideas Lab 
>> as the PIs for Hearts of GOLD. You might also consider sharing this 
>> opportunity with others.
>>
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>> Let me know if you have any questions.
>>
>> _____________________________________________
>> P. Grady Dixon
>>
>> Professor and Dean,
>>
>> Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
>>
>> Fort Hays State University
>>
>> pgdixon at fhsu.edu <mailto:pgdixon at fhsu.edu>
>>
>> he/him
>>
>>  
>>
>> *From:* GOLD-network <gold-network-bounces at mailman.ucar.edu> *On 
>> Behalf Of *Rebecca Batchelor via GOLD-network
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:57 AM
>> *To:* GOLD Ideas Lab Participants <gold-network at mailman.ucar.edu>
>> *Subject:* [GOLD-network] Sparks for Change workshop
>>
>>  
>>
>> Hi GOLD friends,
>>
>>  
>>
>> After a number of covid-related postponements, Sparks for Change is 
>> moving ahead with a second leadership focused workshop in May next 
>> year.  We would really love to reach some of the folks who 
>> participated in other GOLD programs as participants, and would 
>> appreciate you sharing the information below. If any of you are interested in being "Sponsors"
>> (recognized leaders in Broadening Participation work) at our in person 
>> workshop, please let Robert (rekirsch at asu.edu 
>> <mailto:rekirsch at asu.edu>) or I know - this role includes both 
>> solidarity leadership development and recognition, and mentorship and knowledge sharing opportunities.
>>
>>  
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>> Bec and the Sparks for Change team
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>> To share:
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>> */Are you ready to move from DEI learning to departmental action? 
>> Would you like to better support early career minoritized faculty in 
>> your institution? Sparks for Change 
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>> F%2Fwww.sparksforchange.org%2F> provides support, targeted action 
>> planning, and leadership development to accelerate change for 
>> broadening participation through small groups of highly motivated 
>> leaders. Join us for an intensive, funded, three-day workshop aimed at 
>> Geoscience faculty across institution type./*
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>> * *
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>> *Sparks for Change
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>> F%2Fwww.sparksforchange.org%2F>*is
>> an NSF GEO Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD) funded 
>> program aimed at increasing diversity and broadening participation 
>> within the geosciences. Sparks for Change focuses on improving the 
>> *retention of underrepresented faculty* and *improving departmental 
>> culture towards broadening participation* using *small groups as 
>> change agents*. Triads, comprised of a junior underrepresented 
>> minoritized faculty member, a more senior partner in the same 
>> department, and an experienced external broadening participation 
>> expert, drive departmental-level change, supported by a network of 
>> triads from across the country.
>>
>>  
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>> Participants in the Sparks for Change program will join us for a 
>> three-day workshop, to be held May 11-13 2022, in Boulder, CO. During 
>> the workshop, your small group will develop the leadership skills 
>> necessary to lead departmental culture change, become part of a 
>> network of scholars focused on broadening participation in the 
>> geosciences, and create a comprehensive action plan to enact relevant 
>> and specific DEIA efforts in your department. Departmental 
>> partnerships (comprised of a junior and senior faculty member) will be 
>> matched with broadening participation sponsors, and all participants 
>> will receive travel stipends to cover costs associated with attending.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Learn more about the program and apply at our website:
>> https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sparksforchang
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>> Applications close February 1.
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>> __________________________________________
>>
>> Rebecca (Bec) Batchelor, PhD (she/her)
>>
>> rebecca.batchelor at colorado.edu <mailto:rebecca.batchelor at colorado.edu>
>>
>> Research Associate
>>
>> CIRES Education and Outreach <https://cires.colorado.edu/outreach>
>>
>> Co-lead GEO-REU Network
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