[Triumf-seminars] TRIUMF Colloquium today at 14:00

[TRIUMF Seminars]

Date/Time: Thu 2021-10-14 at 14:00

Location:  Remote              

Speaker:   Ninan Abraham (UBC)

Title:     What have we been missing in racial equity in academia?

Abstract: This talk will cover the data-centred approach used at the UBC Faculty of Science to assess faculty equity and inclusion. It will address the existing state of the racial and gender diversity gap amongst our faculty, examine the evidence of persistent racial bias in academia and suggest ways to ensure a culture shift in practices.


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Dr. Ninan Abraham is Associate Dean, Equity and Diversity in the UBC Faculty of Science and a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Department of Zoology. His research focuses on the regulatory points in immune cell control with specific interest in airway immunity to pathogens and lung cancer. As Associate Dean, he has responsibility for equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the training of faculty search committees, faculty data analysis, reporting on EDI progress for the Faculty of Science, and liaising with the UBC EDI leaders. He has been interviewed by the Globe and Mail and advised CIHR, NSERC and NRC policymakers on best practices. He serves on the UBC President's Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force.


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https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69604219530?pwd=SWV0QVp1cGQ3OXlpOUNqa1hTOHY3Zz09

Meeting ID: 696 0421 9530
Passcode: 465904



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