Conversations about timely, relevant research
This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to build community and provide space for our researchers to share the relevance of their work in light of the pandemic. Topics ranged from the virus to work-life balance, climate and telepractice.
We’re continuing the series this year, with webinars scheduled for Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Join us as we pivot our focus to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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