Graduate Engineering Equity Committee
of McGill University
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EVENT ARCHIVE
Education & Awareness
2017-2018 Academic Year
1st Annual Equity & Diversity Orientation
Date: September 12, 2017
Venue: Thomson House Ballroom (3rd Floor)
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An introduction to concepts of social equity, diversity, and inclusion and their relevance within and beyond Engineering academia. This workshop combines a presentation of basic principles and terminology with case studies, statistics, group discussion points, and interactive exercises.
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CHEE 687 Guest Seminar: Equity Orientation
Date: November 2, 2017
Venue: MacDonald-Harrington Building, Room G-01
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A guest seminar given in a graduate-level Chemical Engineering course: Research Skills & Ethics. An introduction to concepts of social equity, diversity, and inclusion and their relevance to the various roles undertaken by graduate students---researcher, mentor, teaching assistant, author, etc. This workshop combines a presentation of basic principles and terminology with case studies, statistics, group discussion points, and interactive exercises.
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Bias in Hiring
Date: November 14, 2017
Venue: Wong Building, Room 7130
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A discussion group centred around the topic of bias in hiring policies and practices. Participants explore different types of biases and practical strategies for mitigating their effects.
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Mental Health
Date: February 12, 2018
Venue: Wong Building, Room 7130
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A discussion group highlighting the importance of mental health education, awareness, resources, and support among Engineering researchers and academics.
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Cultural Appropriation
Date: April 30, 2018
Venue: Wong Building, Room 7130
What constitutes cultural appropriation and how do we distinguish it from cultural appreciation? To stimulate discussion, we consider prominent examples found in media, cuisine, and fashion.
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Becoming an Active Bystander
Harassment
Date: August 27, 2018
Venue: Wong Building, Room 7130
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Chemical Engineering professor Richard L. Leask presents McGill University's policies on harassment, the disciplinary process, and relevant case studies.
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