Wellness & Equity Workshop for maize researchers, collaborators and friends, January 20-21, 2022

The Maize Genetics Cooperation (MGC), in collaboration with Achieve More LLC, through an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network, invites all maize researchers, collaborators and friends to a virtual workshop titled "Building Better Together: Strategies for a Healthy and Inclusive Research Community" on January 20-21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET.

Registration is due by the evening of January 7th, 2022 (in your local time).
 

Join and be part of discussions such as developing positive partnerships in a diverse workplace, growing inclusive scientific communities, and the issues and impacts of mental health! 

Panel discussions, interactive sessions and workshops will help you gain tools to address immediate needs related to these topics and develop strategies for widespread change! 

Day 1 (Jan. 20): Saying I’m Not OK: Wellness and Wellbeing in the Academic/ Research Workspace

Day 2: (Jan. 21): Equity and Inclusion in the Scientific Community

Collaborative workshops both days following the panel discussions!

For more information go to https://www.maizegdb.org/mgc/advocacy/2021/rcn.php