The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work.

Unfounded assumptions about how motherhood affects worker productivity can harm women's careers in science, technology, engineering, and math long before they are - or even intend to become - mothers, we found in a new study.

Are You You? is an educational project by artist and privacy designer Tijmen Schep. The goal is to show how difficult it can be to escape face recognition technology, but do so in a light-hearted way. It was made as part of the Sherpa project, an EU funded research consortium that explores how "Artificial Intelligence" systems could better protect human rights.

Date: September 29, 20201

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Immunotherapy is a cutting-edge treatment that engages the patient's immune system and provides promising results for cancer patients. However, despite its current success, more research is needed to determine when and how to use these treatment options.

Date: September 27, 2021

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Pandemic brain is a term used to describe difficulty focusing due to the stressors brought on by these uncertain times. In this workshop, we will explore this concept in more depth and discuss strategies to help you manage.

Date: October 5, 2021

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Purdy/Kresge Library 150 (Conditions Allowing)

The first hour includes a discussion of FMLA and "modified duties" as laid out in the WSU-AAUP contract. The second hour includes a panel and interactive discussion with faculty and staff who will share the everyday challenges and rewards of parenting on the tenure track.