IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
ANTI-RACISM SPEAKER SERIES
March 5, 2021
Mapping the Landscape of Implicit Bias in STEM Education
Academic achievement can be greatly influenced by an educator’s beliefs and attitudes around race/ethnicity. My talk will discuss some of the inequalities that exist in STEM education, perpetuated by implicit biases and how educators can foster learning environments that are equitable, inclusive, and supportive for all learners.
KEYNOTE—"SEAT AT
THE TABLE: MY NARRATIVE ON BELONGING IN SCIENCE”
November 4, 2020
Dr. Coleman’s talk will be a frank discussion on race and gender in science and academia.
OUTREACH
Focused on narrowing achievement gaps in the STEM.
My dedicated efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion work are focused on helping build institutional capacity to effectively engage all students who want to learn and achieve the best versions of themselves.
NATIONAL
Mentor, IPERT M-PACT Travel Awardees, American Society for Cell Biology, Minority Affairs (2019)
Chair, Oral Presentation Session, SACNAS—The National Diversity in STEM Conference (2019)
Scientific Poster Judge, SACNAS—The National Diversity in STEM Conference (2019)
Scientific Abstract Reviewer, SACNAS—The National Diversity in STEM Conference (2019)
Scientific Abstract Reviewer, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (2019)
Scientific Poster Judge, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (2013, 2019)
SPARC Coach, Summer Program to Advance Research Careers, Dana Farber & University of Massachusetts Boston (2019)
Partner Liaison, Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative, Xavier University (2018-present)
Academic Advisor, A Better Chance Program, Wellesley, MA (2005-2008)