Conversations about timely, relevant research
Amid a global health crisis and a national reckoning of systemic racism, @ This Moment provides a space for our researchers to share their work with the community and help provide context for better understanding and responding to this moment in history.
For the 2020-2021 academic year, our webinars are scheduled for Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, April 22, May 6 and June 3.
Past Events
COVID Conversations
April 30, 2020
Our panelists explore the science, transmission and disparities of COVID.
Panelists:
Ken Stedman, Biology
Brooke Napier, Biology
Lynne Messer, School of Public Health
Staying At Home
May 7, 2020
Our panelists explore how the quarantine has affected work, school and interpersonal relationships.
Panelists:
Charlotte Fritz, Psychology
Dara Shifrer, Sociology
Cynthia Mohr, Psychology
COVID and Climate
May 14, 2020
Our panelists explore the impacts on climate, from natural climate solutions to environmental economics.
Panelists:
Paul Loikith, Geography
Sahan Dissanayake, Economics
Rose Graves, postdoctoral researcher with PSU and The Nature Conservancy
Pandemics in History
May 21, 2020
Our panelists provide a historical perspective, from the magical ritual of the cholera wedding to the Columbia River Quarantine Station.
Panelists:
Gina Greco, World Languages and Literatures
Natan Meir, Judaic Studies
Friedrich Schuler, History
Tele-Health, Tele-Happy Hours, Tele-Everything
May 28, 2020
Our panelists explore the use of Zoom in both formal and informal settings, from telepractice to virtual socializations.
Panelists:
Megann McGill, Speech and Hearing Sciences
John Hellermann, Applied Linguistics
Steve Thorne, World Languages and Literatures
Inequities and Opportunities
June 4, 2020
Our panelists explore systemic racism, current inequities and how we might chart a path forward.
Panelists:
Ted Van Alst, Indigenous Nations Studies and School of Gender, Race and Nations
Jola Ajibade, Geography
Alex Sager, Philosophy
Jose Coll, School of Social Work
Reset PSU
Oct. 1, 2020
Our panelists explore how PSU can reset the narrative in a time of national reckoning around issues of race.
Panelists:
Ame Lambert, Global Diversity & Inclusion
Ted Van Alst, School of Gender, Race & Nations
Angela Canton, Dean's Office
Vicki Reitenauer, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Portland's Past, Present and Possibility
Nov. 12, 2020
Our panelists explore the legacies of racism and oppression in Portland, including life in Vanport, gentrification and displacement, and inequities in education.
Panelists:
Ed Washington, Global Diversity & Inclusion
Lisa Bates, Urban Studies and Planning
Roberta Hunte, Child, Youth and Family Studies
Diversity in the Workplace
Dec. 3, 2020
Our panelists explore diversity and inclusion in the workplace, from diversifying the construction trades to reducing discrimination and harassment in the workplace and empowering "ally" employees.
Panelists:
Maura Kelly, Sociology
Larry Martinez, Psychology
Kelly Hamilton, Psychology
Imagining a More Just Future
Jan. 14, 2021
Our panelists explore alternative futures through Black, Indigenous and queer perspectives.
Panelists:
Kai Cheang, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Walidah Imarisha, Black Studies
Grace Dillon, Indigenous Nations Studies
Decolonizing Anthropology
April 22, 2021
Our panelists explore decanonizing the discipline and efforts to amplify voices and concepts that have been silenced by its colonial histories.
Panelists:
Charles Klein, Anthropology
Mrinalini Tankha, Anthropology
Doug Wilson, Anthropology
Melanie Chang, Anthropology
Jeremy Spoon, Anthropology
Picture a Scientist
May 6, 2021
Our panelists share their experiences and insights as women in STEM at different stages of their careers.
Panelists:
Ashley Streig, Geology
Eva Thanheiser, Mathematics + Statistics
Nirupama Bulusu, Computer Science
Theresa McCormick, Chemistry
Radhika Reddy, Biology
Decatur Foster, Biology