Diversity & Inclusion in STEM: An Open Conversation

iSTEM and Multicultural Professionals Network present:

Diversity & Inclusion in STEM: An Open Conversation

Diversity challenges in STEM are rooted in systemic issues and established cultural biases, disproportionately impacting people of color, women, and others with identities traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines.

Featured Speaker

Kisha Hawthorne, PhD
Senior Vice President
Chief Information Officer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Session Moderator

Jeff Pennington
Associate Vice President and Chief Research Informatics Officer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Kisha Hawthorne, PhD will share her experiences as a leader at CHOP working to increase inclusion in our STEM workforce. Jeffrey Pennington will moderate an open conversation with session participants regarding tangible ways we can work to increase representation across the STEM pipeline and within the CHOP workforce.

Date: June 25, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join: Virtual BlueJeans Event

Agenda

Welcome/Intro | Jeff Pennington
Featured Presenter | Kisha Hawthorne
iSTEM/MPN highlights | iSTEM and MPN representatives
Moderated Discussion | Jeff Pennington