Agenda 2022
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Virtual Help Desk
Virtual Conference Agenda
In-Person Agenda February 21-23, 2022
Monday, February 21st
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In-person shadowing and mentoring
Tuesday, February 22nd
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In-person shadowing and mentoring
Wednesday, February 23rd
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In-person shadowing and mentoring
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Opportunities and Resource Fair (3:00pm-5:00pm)
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In-person Reception (5:00pm-7:00pm)
iDigTRIO VIRTUAL Help Desk
Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/my/idigbio.eodi
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Monday, February 21st 10am-11am ET
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Tuesday, February 22nd 11am-12pm ET
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Wednesday, February 23rd 12pm-1pm ET
Day 1, Thursday, February 24th (all times are in Eastern time)
Conference Welcome
11:30am
11:45am
11:50am
Slideshow presentation with music
Opening Remarks
Welcome Message from University of Florida
Keynote Presentation
12:00pm
Navigating Accademia: My Biology Journey
Panel
12:30pm
Navigating Academia and Biology Panel
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Dr. Brett Woods (Interim Dean of the Wanek School of Natural Sciences at High Point University)
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Dr. Noé U. de la Sancha (Associate Professor at Chicago State University, and Research Associate at the Field Museum of Natural History)
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Dr. Raul E. Diaz Jr. (Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University Los Angeles., Research Associate, Department of Herpetology, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.)
Conference Break
1:30pm
Stretch your legs!
Workshop (staff /mentors only)
1:45pm
Being a Good Mentor Roundtable
All staff and student mentors are invited to come for a discussion on student mentoring and share their best practices and lessons learned. This session is an hour long and will end at 2:45pm.
Workshop (for all participants)
3:00pm
Exploring Careers in Natural History Collections
Come hear about the diversity of careers in association with Natural History Collections and Museums from a panel of collections professionals.
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Miguel Ordeñana (Community Science Manager, and Wildlife Biologist, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County)
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Noé de la Sancha (Associate Professor at Chicago State University and Research Associate at the Field Museum of Natural History Chicago State University)
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Zaituna Skosan (Iziko Museums of South Africa)
Conference Break
4:00pm
Longer break!
Day 2, Friday, February 12th
Meet and Greet Reception
7:00pm
Welcome from Dr. Angeleah Browdy and Dr. David Blackburn
Undergraduate Research Panel followed by a virtual mixer!
Day 2 Friday, February 25th (all times are in Eastern time)
Day Two Welcome
11:30am
11:45am
11:50am
Slideshow presentation with music
Welcome and announcements
Welcome Message
Keynote Presentation
12:00pm
Entrepreneurship in Science
Speaker: Jasmin Graham (MarSci-LACE Project Coordinator, CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences)
Panel
12:30pm
Entrepreneurship in Science
Jasmin Graham (MarSci-LACE Project Coordinator, CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences)
Leander Lacy (CEO Lacy Consulting Services, LLC, Interim Director, Metro Denver Alliance, Podcast Host: The Green Mind)
Angelique Brathwaite (Director Ecology & Management, Co-Founder, Blue Finance)
Conference Break
1:30pm
Stretch your legs!
Keynote Presentation
1:45pm
Community Science
Speaker: Miguel Ordeñana (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County)
Pre-Colligate Workshop
2:15pm
Applying to College
The presentation will cover an overview and highlights for the University of Florida, Gainesville community and town, how to apply to UF and our application review process, campus involvement and time for questions.
Colligate Workshop
2:15pm
Applying to Graduate School
Facilitators: Catherine Early, Adania Flemming, Jeanette Pirlo, and Sori Ruiz-Escobar
Conference Break
4:00pm
A longer break!
Reception
7:00pm
Science Stories
Storytellers:
Brittney Dixon, PhD, MPH, CPH, TTS,
Nattapol Kraisitudomsook, Ph.D. student, Plant Pathology Department, University of Florida
Aditi Jayarajan, PhD student, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
Emcee: Chelsea Collison, Educator, Florida Museum of Natural History
Day 3, Saturday, February 13th (all times are in Eastern time)
Day Three Welcome
11:30am
11:45am
11:50am
Slideshow presentation with music
Welcome and announcements
Welcome Message from the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Dr. Angela Lindner
Keynote Presentation
12:00pm
Bringing your Authentic Self
Speaker: Dr. Hazel Levy, Lecturer, Genetics Department, University of Florida
Presentation: History in science matters: But who tells the history
Panel (pre-collegiate students only)
12:30pm
Bringing Your Authentic Self to College
Lauren Esposito (Curator of Arachnology, California Academy of Sciences)
Erica Aguiar (Assistant Director, Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program and Office of First Generation Student Success, University of Florida)
Jasmin Graham (MarSci-LACE Project Coordinator, CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences)
Panel (collegiate students only)
12:30pm
Balancing Commitments
Symphany Lindsay (Undergraduate Student, University of Florida)
Keara Clancy (Masters Student, University of Florida Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department)
Alnycea Blackwell (iDigBio Project Assistant, University of Florida)
Conference Break
1:30pm
Stretch your legs!
Workshop (pre-collegiate students only)
1:45pm
Financial Aid 101 (Paying for College)
Facilitators: Amber Moebs and Trellis Williams from University of Florida Student Financial Affairs
Join Ms. Amber Moebs and Ms. Trellis Williams from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for their presentation entitled Financial Aid 101. They will break down the financial aid process, from applications to disbursements, in a way that’s easy and enjoyable to understand.
Workshop (collegiate students only)
1:45pm
Funding Options for Graduate School
Facilitators: Erin Rice, University of Florida Graduate Student Affairs.
Closing Session
2:45pm
Conference closing remarks, survey
Workshop (collegiate students only)
3:00pm
Applying to Graduate School
Facilitators: Catherine Early, Adania Flemming, Jeanette Pirlo, and Sori Ruiz-Escobar