Dimensions Virtual Town Hall Series - FoS Graduate Town Hall

DIMENSIONS is a Tri-Council (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) initiative (see this website for detailed information https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/EDI-EDI/Dimensions_Dimensions_eng.asp (external link) ).

The Dimensions program addresses obstacles to being involved in research that are faced by women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, members of LGBTQ2+ communities and others. The Dimensions program seeks to identify barriers to participating in research and then develop actions that will help to create more inclusive research environments through cultural change that incorporates principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Ryerson is one of 17 Canadian educational institutions participating in the 2-year pilot phase and the overall program is supported by the Offices of the Vice-President Research & Innovation and the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion.

This (virtual) Town Hall is for all Graduate students in the Faculty of Science. Graduate students are essential drivers of research, pursuing research projects while often also balancing multiple responsibilities such as being teaching assistants and markers, doing coursework and managing diverse family commitments.

Please join the Faculty of Science Dimensions Chair, Prof. Imogen Coe, at this Dimensions Town hall where we will introduce the Dimensions program, and discuss known barriers to research that relate to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues. Most importantly, we want to hear from you so this Town hall will include breakout sessions where we will guide discussion on these topics and collect responses through shared Google JamBoards. We want to hear from as many graduate students as possible so we can start to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and can do their best work.

Live captions will be provided in this event. Please contact Prof. Imogen Coe (imogen.coe@torontomu.ca) if you have any further questions or concerns.

Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 | 12:00pm - 2:00 pm EST

Registration is required for participation in the event.

A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.