Workshop
Neuro-EDI Workshop Series
Each of our brains is unique. Our personalities, values, knowledge, and innate dispositions for certain ways of thinking give each of us a particular way of working. Creativity, innovation, and impact are at their greatest in environments where all brains can thrive.
In addition to our brain variation, all humans also share some neural similarities. Our brains can best achieve peak performance in environments where inclusion and belonging are cultivated. We’re also wired to be biased, and our brain shortcuts can create barriers to inclusion. Interrupting bias at the neural level and harnessing the positive power of belonging are key to building fully inclusive spaces.
In this workshop series, you will gain practical strategies to embrace different ways of thinking, build a community of belonging in your team, reduce bias, and expand the reach of your work.
Note that you may choose to attend any number of the workshops (see the registration form).
Workshops
Think Differently Together: Strengthening research and innovation by embracing cognitive diversity
September 30, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm Eastern time
In this session, you will:
- Learn what cognitive diversity is and how it contributes to scientific excellence.
- Explore neuroscience research on the brain and behavioural correlates of various cognitive styles.
- Discuss strategies for creating academic and research environments where all types of thinkers can thrive.
The Belonging Boost: Energizing our brains through inclusive spaces
October 19, 2021 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Eastern time
In this session, you will:
- Discover neuroscience research that demonstrates how inclusion positively impacts the brain.
- Learn about the neuroscience of relationship building, such as trust and empathy.
- Gain brain-based strategies for facilitating inclusion and belonging in the workplace or classroom.
Bias in the Brain: Unconscious, but not invisible
November 19, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm Eastern time
In this session, you will:
- Explore neuroscience research that shows unconscious bias happening in the brain.
- Gain insight into how and why our brains are wired to create stereotypes and bias.
- Learn brain-based strategies for mitigating the effect of bias in the workplace or classroom.
Science For All: Inclusive and accessible science communication
December 13, 2021 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Eastern time
In this session, you will:
- Learn best practices for inclusive language in communications related to science and research.
- Explore ways to expand your reach through institutional and public communication channels.
- Practice formatting communications so that they are accessible for people with disabilities and engaging for people with a variety of cognitive styles.
Facilitator
All sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Falisha Karpati, Inclusion Consultant. Falisha uses neuroscience to build inclusive environments in academic, research, and scientific organizations. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Prior to launching her consultancy practice, she worked as a Training and Equity Advisor at McGill University.
Accessibility
All sessions will take place virtually on Zoom.
Each session includes a combination of speaker presentation, individual reflection activities, and group discussion in breakout rooms. AI-powered live captioning will be provided for the presentation portions of the events, and discussion can take place verbally and/or via chat. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to have their cameras on during the sessions.
Presentation, slides, and documents will be in English, and attendees are welcome to participate in activities and discussion in either English or French.
Participants are invited to indicate accessibility needs and accommodation requests on the workshop registration form or via email at info@crblm.ca. At least 2 days prior to the workshop, we will contact all registrants who request accommodations to ensure that our accommodations are suitable.
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