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Friday, May 12, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Celebrate International Women in Math Day with Dr. Hilary Bergsieker

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Celebrate International Women in Math Day with Dr. Hilary Bergsieker

The Social “Threatwork”: Connecting Women's Exclusion from STEM Social Networks to Implicit and Explicit Gender Stereotypes

Abstract:

When, why, and with what effect are women sometimes excluded from informal social networks in STEM fields? Drawing on social identity threat and structural hole theories, a series of studies assess social network dynamics that may limit women's full inclusion in STEM circles. 
In experiments with 1,065 Waterloo undergraduates enrolled in male-dominated STEM majors (including math), women (but not men) anticipated repetitional penalties if they associated with a woman who expressed stereotypically feminine interests. Women whose social network positions gave them less brokerage (i.e., reduced ability to manage information flows between unconnected friends) were less willing to befriend and socially integrate other women with feminine- (vs. STEM-) stereotypic interests. Next, in field research with 1,247 full-time employees working at North American STEM organizations, men who held stronger STEM=male implicit associations reported less often choosing to socialize with their female teammates. In turn, for women at these same organizations, receiving fewer social ties from male teammates was associated with worse workplace outcomes: lower engagement, self-efficacy, and feelings of fit, plus greater concerns about being judged on the basis of gender at work. Finally, a series of mathematical simulations model the estimated impact of men intervening to counteract gender bias and support women's full inclusion in STEM workplaces. Implications for advancing gender inclusion in STEM fields are discussed.

Visit the Psych EDI working group webpage before the talk to learn some useful definitions. 

Monday, June 5, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Ask-me-Anything with Ray Reddy

Join us for an exclusive 'Ask Me Anything' event with Ray Reddy, Co-founder & CEO of Ritual, on  June 5, 2023, in DC 1302 from 4:30 to 5:30  p.m.

A social reception to follow immediately after in DC 1301 (Fishbowl), with refreshments.

Come with your questions and be prepared to be inspired by Ray Reddy's story!

REGISTER 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Ask-me-Anything with Maya Ackerman

Join us for an exclusive 'Ask Me Anything' event with Maya Ackerman, CEO & Co-founder of the musical AI startup, WaveAI, on  June 20, 2023, in DC 1302 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

A social reception to follow immediately after in DC 1302 (Fishbowl), with refreshments. You must attend the talk to attend the reception.

Come with your questions and be prepared to be inspired by Maya Ackerman's story!

REGISTER 

Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Key Clues Kick Off

The University-wide puzzle-solving competition IS BACK for 2023! Organized and run by volunteers from the Faculty of Mathematics, the challenge is designed to be a team-based community engagement and development activity that encourages undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, alumni, staff, and faculty members to work together in groups of 3-6 to solve a series of puzzles over from September 27-30. The first team to solve all puzzles and submit their team’s key at the secret location on campus will be crowned the 2023 Enigma Cup Champions!

Join us for a the kick-off event on September 21, in the DC 1301.  Refreshments will be served

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Staff Halloween Potluck

A Halloween potluck for staff in the Faculty of Math at University of Waterloo