Women’s Faculty/Trainee Monthly Luncheon Seminars
The Women’s Task Force sponsors a women faculty/trainee lunch seminar each month to informally discuss issues pertaining to females in scientists.
Topics covered include: avoiding gender bias in letter writing, importance of women supporting other women, gender bias in grant solicitations and recommendations for changes for internal submissions, sexual harassment and resources at Pitt, imposter syndrome, negotiating, work/life balance, conflicts with trainee and mentor relationships, LGBTQIA+, 1-3-5 time management approach, confidence and active voice in grant writing, and preparing for maternity and a career in science: how to be a superhero.
2023-24 Luncheon Seminars and Training Schedule
All seminars are at 12 noon unless otherwise noted.
| Date | Speaker | Virtual | Topic |
| September 29 | DEI Subcommittee
Sunny Bao |
Yes | Intersectionality and immigration in academia and science |
| October 24
12:30pm |
HCC Seminar Series
Gina Toy-Cuttler |
Yes | State of the Taskforce |
| November 17 | Liz Travis
Olja Finn’s Guest |
Yes | Formal title TBD |
| December 1 | Vera S. Donnenberg, Ph.D., F.C.P.
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Yes | “Critical Gender Theory: How to Navigate Academia, Stay Positive and Productive” |
| January 12 | Wellness Committee
Tullia Bruno |
Yes | Formal title TBD |
| February 2 | DEI Subcommittee
Sunny Bao |
Yes | Related to race; formal title TBD |
| February 27
12:30pm |
Jenny Grandis | Yes | Paired with grand rounds on Feb 28th |
| April 5 | TBD | ||
| April 30
12:30pm |
HCC Seminar Series | TBD | Topic pending |
| May 3 | TBD | ||
| June 7 | TBD |
