Graduate And Professional

VIRTUAL: Eileen Pollack Speaks on Science as a Boy's Club: a collaborative event between the Women in Science at Yale and Nencki, Poland

The Women in Science at Yale (WISAY) and the Women in Science at the Nencki Institute (WISaN) in Poland have joined together to host a virtual discussion about strategies to counteract bias faced by women in STEM, and their lack of representation in the upper echelons of the academic system. For the event, we’ve invited Prof. Eileen Pollack to lead the discussion. She is one of the first two women to earn a Bachelors of Science from the Physics Department at Yale, and the author of the book “The Only Woman in the Room: Why Science Is Still a Boys’ Club”.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Online Screening: Coded Bias

Join us online for a free Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the documentary CODED BIAS, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and computer scientist Joy Buolamwini of the MIT Media Lab.

VIRTUAL: Innovator's Toolkit: Funding your Business with Equity Crowdfunding

In this workshop, you’ll learn about an alternative to the traditional way of fundraising for your business.
Elizabeth (Liz) Giorgi is currently the CEO and co-founder of soona, a same-day photo and video service that helps brands get professional, custom content for less than the price of stock content. She is a passionate advocate for women and is also the creator of the Candor Clause, an open-source legal agreement to help create gender equity in venture financing for startups.

VIRTUAL: The Technological Fix: Presence, Absence, and the Limits of Telemedicine

Few physicians or patients have not been affected by the sudden expansion of telemedicine in the past year, which ballooned into mainstream clinical practice in 2020 as a technological patch laid over the holes in healthcare access caused by the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet even though telemedicine may feel like an useful if uncomfortably new medium to most practitioners or patients today, the theory and practice of this “medicine at a distance” were laid out more than five decades ago.

VIRTUA: IMPACT 2: How to Run for Office

Patricia Russo, Executive Director, Women’s Campaign School at Yale will share stories of the good, the bad, and the unpredictable on the campaign trail as you prepare a run for office. Patti will provide ways in which you can avoid expensive, rookie mistakes in order to run effectively and successfully. If you are interested in leading a more civically engaged life, this workshop will help you find your footing quickly and easily. Come jump into the political pipeline with Patti!
Patricia Russo

IMPACT 2: Writing For Change: The Power of the Op-ed

Something bugs you. Excites you. Compels you to act. But how? How do you share your expertise or passion about a topic and try to change the world or, at least, the way some people think?
In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to get your voice onto the page and your ideas onto the national stage. We’ll cover the key components of great opinion essays, the best way to approach an outlet, working with an editor, and review a few attendees’ pieces. (Pieces of no more than 750 words need to be submitted by March 8 and will be selected by the workshop leader.)

VIRTUAL: IMPACT 2: How to Tell Your Story In Your Voice

Stories are powerful communication tools that can connect us and move us to action. Participants in this workshop will gain a basic understanding of the science of storytelling and what to consider when creating a story. We will then use Marshall Ganz’s model to help all participants draft a short “story of self.”

VIRTUAL: Innovator's Toolkit: Branding & Gender Equality with Liz Giorgi from soona

Elizabeth (Liz) Giorgi is a media entrepreneur and Emmy Award winner. In this workshop, she discusses branding and gender equality.
Elizabeth (Liz) Giorgi is currently the CEO and co-founder of soona, a same-day photo and video service that helps brands get professional, custom content for less than the price of stock content. She is a passionate advocate for women and is also the creator of the Candor Clause, an open-source legal agreement to help create gender equity in venture financing for startups.

VIRTUAL: WE@Yale Women Innovators Series: Rebecca Minkoff

Join WE@Yale to hear from Rebecca Minkoff an industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel.
The WE@Yale Women Innovators speaker series is designed to foster community discussion, idea sharing, and best practices in support of Yale women and non-binary femme entrepreneurs and innovators. Community members of all genders are welcome to attend these talks, which are free and open to the public.

VIRTUAL: IMPACT 2: The Fine Art of Listening

In today’s busy and often contentious world, listening is as important an art as making yourself heard. This workshop provides the tools and skills to make you a better listener and help you practice effective listening skills. Encounter fewer misunderstandings, resolve more conflicts, and be more impactful by learning how to truly listen.
Joyce Ann Mercer