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November NatSci DEI Newsletter |
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Welcome to the November 2023 NatSci DEI Newsletter! | |
- Upcoming events and sponsorships
- Cultural Competency Workshops
- Lifelong learning
- Health and well-being
- Action list
- Recognitions
- Contact us
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Upcoming events and sponsorships | |
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Amplify STEM is holding a video initiative this year! Help us amplify the voices of STEM professionals from underrepresented backgrounds! Create a 2-5 minute video highlighting an underrepresented STEM professional, professionals can be past or present. Creators of selected videos will also receive a free Amplify STEM t-shirt. Open to students and employees.
Information and submission link site here.
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Amplify STEM is holding a Diverse Voice in STEM Career Fields panel Wednesday, November 29th from 6-7:30pm! Come join us to hear voices from alumni in each of the 3 Amplify STEM colleges (College of Natural Science, Lyman Briggs College, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources).
Date: November 29th
Time: 6-7:30pm EST
Link to register here.
Open to all members of the community.
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Join us for an Amplify STEM Zoom webinar
Date: February 9th 2024
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm EST
Presenter: York University's Dr. Deborah McGregor.
Link to register here.
Open to all members of the community.
Dr. Deborah McGregor, Anishinabe, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair: Indigenous Environmental Justice. Osgoode Hall Law School and Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University. Professor McGregor’s research has focused on Indigenous knowledge systems and their various applications in diverse contexts including environmental and water governance, environmental and climate justice, health and environment and Indigenous legal traditions. Professor McGregor remains actively involved in a variety of Indigenous communities, serving as an advisor and continuing to engage in community-based research and initiatives. Professor McGregor has been at the forefront of Indigenous environmental and climate justice and Indigenous research theory and practice. Her work has been shared through the IEJ project website
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With support from the Honors College, Undergraduate Research, the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, MSU Libraries, the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, the College of Arts & Letters, the Broad College of Business, the College of Natural Science, the College of Social Science, and Student Life & Engagement, we are excited to inform you that the 7th Annual Diversity Research Showcase (DRS) will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 1:00-5:00PM ET in the MSU Union. Submissions are welcome from all MSU undergraduate students!
Students are encouraged to submit previous or in progress research on issues of diversity that advance inclusion. Awards will be presented to the top three participants in the poster presentation category and the top three participants in the oral presentation category. Thank you to our generous partners for the opportunity to increase prize money awards this year!
- First prize – $800
- Second prize – $650
- Third prize – $500
- Two additional awards of $300 will be presented to two students in the preliminary stages of conducting research
Please refer to the attached flyer and/or the below links for additional information. Questions/concerns may be sent to Isabella Figueroa (figue112@msu.edu).
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The RBC is hosting our 3rd Annual Hills Climbed Art Festival & Contest! This year we are opening it up to all MSU students, not just those in the Broad College of Business—with an emphasis on inviting 1st and 2nd years as part of our First and Second Year Experience.
The contest is inspired by the “Hills We Climb” poem read by Amanda Gorman in January 2020, and is an opportunity for students to share a challenge or struggle they have overcome as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Scholarship awards are available, see attached poster with details.
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Digital Accessibility
Did you know?
Research shows that 71% of students without hearing difficulties use captions when available for videos at least some of the time. Of those students, 75% report using them as a learning tool, and 98% report finding captions helpful (Linder, 2016). Providing captions to meet accessibility standards helps the majority of students, even those that are not hearing impaired.
Schedule a consultation
Need assistance or advice about accessibility in your classroom? Request an accessibility consultation with the Instructional Technology and Development group.
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Cultural Competency Workshops | |
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Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 semester NatSci Cultural Competency Workshops for MSU NatSci employees and graduate students! The remaining two workshops are full, however we do have a waitlist you can sign up for in case someone does cancel.
Our workshops are held on:
- Thursdays, Nov. 9th, 16th, 30th, and Dec. 7th, 1-3:30pm, virtual.
- Facilitators: Jerry Caldwell, Devin Silvia, and Kendra Pyle
- Dec. 19th-22nd, 9-11:30am, in-person, Bessey 111
- Facilitators: Jonglim Han and Kendra Pyle
To learn more about the NatSci Cultural Competency Workshop click here.
Register for the workshop directly here.
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We have created a document to assist in ordering food. This document includes availability of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options for many local places around East Lansing. It also includes "do's and don'ts" for ordering food for inclusive groups. | |
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Derald Wing Sue defines microaggressions as “everyday encounters of subtle discrimination that people of various marginalized identities experience throughout their lives.” Microaggressions are often unintentional, and may even be intended as complements; however, they cause harm because they lead to people feeling othered and that they don’t belong.
Avoiding microaggressions is important to cultivating an inclusive and friendly workplace for everyone. Learn more:
Two videos using humor to explain microaggressions:
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Mental health and well-being | |
Please take care of your health and well-being. Please use the resources below for support.
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Inclusive Pedagogy
Participation in blended courses research project
- Do you teach a blended / hybrid undergraduate course at MSU?
- Are you interested in transitioning your course to a blended format?
- Would like to be part of the study and professional development community related to blended courses?
MSU’s Enhanced Digital Learning Initiative (EDLI) is seeking instructors interested in or already implementing blended undergraduate courses in all disciplines to participate in an NSF-funded study for one or more semesters between Spring 2024 – Fall 2025.
View complete recruitment information here.
Join a learning community!
The Equitable Pedagogy: Removing Barriers to Learning community welcomes educators looking to dismantle these barriers. As a community, we will examine and discuss undergraduate student responses to academic challenge and failure. The goal for the community would be to investigate the impact of the interventions, hopefully providing community members with actionable items to take back to their classrooms. Join the iTeachMSU group for more information.
Register for training
Join MSU IT's Instructional Technology and Development team to learn more about Hybrid/HyFlex Course Design and Delivery: Blending the Best of Both Worlds on November 10 from 10:00 – 12:00
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Digital Accessibility
Register for training
Join MSU IT's Instructional Technology and Development team to learn more about how to improve the accessibility of your digital materials. Attend the Access for All: A Checklist For a More Inclusive World workshop on November 9 from 11:00 – 12:00
Join MSU IT's Instructional Technology and Development team to learn more about how to create accessible documents and emails. Attend the Inclusive Communication: Creating Accessible Documents and Emails workshop on November 14 from 11:00 – 12:00
Schedule a consultation
Need assistance or advice about accessibility in your classroom? Request an accessibility consultation with the Instructional Technology and Development group.
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We congratulate NatSci's Associate Dean Eric Hegg, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, for receiving the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Award! Professor Hegg has received a grant of $125,000 to further his research into making more efficient paper pulp production. | |
Two NatSci microbiologists, Shannon Manning and Gemma Reguera have been selected as recipients for awards from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). They will be provided with $1,400, a commemorative keepsake, and a chance to speak at the June ASM 2024 Microbe meeting in Atlanta. | |
Danielle Flores Lopez (she/her) | |
Interim Assistant Dean of DEI
Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Initiatives
floresd3@msu.edu
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Coordinator for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
kpyle@msu.edu
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Secretary II for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
517-353-4300
goldbl11@msu.edu
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Casey Henley (she/hers)
Director of Online Programs | Neuroscience
Assistant Professor | Physiology
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
mcgove14@msu.edu
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