Using Data Wisely to Help Communities of Color: What You Need to Know
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About this event
This one-hour virtual program encourages students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and members of the greater Milwaukee community to learn about data equity and how, as future scientists and professionals we can collect, analyze, and use data wisely and ethically to help communities of color to thrive and grow.
Guest speakers include:
- Dr. Noelle Chesley, Sociology Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at UWM, founder of TecHealth
- Krystal Tsosie, Ph.D Candidate in Genomics & Health Disparities at Vanderbilt University
- Nadiyah Johnson, Founder, Jet Constellations & Milky Way Tech Hub
We want to solicit feedback on questions or topics of interest from our audience in advance of this event, so please use this link to submit your questions: ASK QUESTION HERE. We will do our best to answer them live during the program.
Sponsored by the UWM WiscAMP STEM-Inspire Program and the UWM Mathematical Sciences Department. All are welcome to attend.
Organizer UWM WiscAMP STEM-Inspire Program
Organizer of Using Data Wisely to Help Communities of Color: What You Need to Know
UW-Milwaukee is committed to improving the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented minorities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) majors. As the UW System institution that enrolls the highest number of underrepresented students in these majors, UW-Milwaukee is proud to be one of the major contributors of science and technology professionals in Wisconsin.
The WiscAMP STEM-Inspire Program enhances learning opportunities for students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines at UWM, while providing them with research, leadership, academic enrichment, and professional development experiences. Since 2011, over 300 students have matriculated through the program and are now employed in careers in science and technology in Milwaukee and nationwide.
To learn more, click here: https://uwm.edu/steminspire/program-overview/.
