Summer Institutes Wednesday Lunch Sessions

Each Wednesday from 12:30-1:15 p.m., the Summer Institutes will offer a professional development session focusing on an equity, diversity and inclusion topic.

The featured speaker for these sessions is Janice Sabin, PhD, MSW, Research Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington. Sabin teaches workshops on healthcare disparities and the science of implicit bias. In addition to implicit bias, her research examines pediatricians’ racial bias/discrimination in treatment decisions, provider race and /weight bias; stereotypes toward people with mental illnesses; lesbian women and gay men.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required for each session.

Update on The Science of Implicit Bias and The Implicit Revolution

Wednesday, July 10, FSH 102

This talk describes the science of implicit bias and defines terms including bias, discrimination, structural racism, and "implicit revolution." It also addresses evidence of how bias impacts the academic/healthcare/scientific/research setting. Finally, it will explore unintentional bias, good intentions, and microaggressions and address methods to recognize and overcome personal bias.

Striving for Excellence: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Wednesday, July 17, FSH 102

The session will begin with a brief overview of the science of implicit bias and the "implicit revolution" and will then address the following questions: Why does diversity matter? How to define diversity? What is inclusion? What are some of the lessons learned in this field? Dr. Sabin will present the NIH Scientific Workforce Diversity research model and DEI Toolkit. Racial disparities in NIH funding will be explored. How to write a personal diversity statement will also be discussed.

Manifestations of Implicit Bias in Academia: Individual and Organizational Remedies

Wednesday, July 24, FSH 102

This session will include a brief overview of structural racism, social determinants of health, the science of implicit bias and the "implicit revolution." We will explore scientific evidence of how implicit bias impacts the academic/healthcare/scientific/research setting focusing on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and the value of a diverse workforce. Best practices and strategies to mitigate the impact of bias in academia will be presented.

Order Lunch

If you wish to purchase a lunch via credit card and have it delivered to the FSH building, please order through Gourmondo Catering (unfortunately, we are not able to provide a complimentary lunch this year). Be sure to use one of the coupon codes listed below during check out so Gourmondo delivers your meal on the correct date.

If you wish to order an entree only instead of a full box lunch (e.g., just a sandwich or salad), please select a box lunch and type "Entree Only" in the Special Instructions section. Gourmondo will manually make the price adjustment and it will be reflected on your credit card receipt.

If you purchased a lunch, it will be available for pick up in the FSH lobby at noon each Wednesday. Lunch orders must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.

Coupon code for Wednesday, July 10: BIOSTJuly10

Coupon code for Wednesday, July 17: BIOSTJuly17

Coupon code for Wednesday, July 24: BIOSTJuly24