Conference of Ford Fellows Agenda (Short Version)

2022 VIRTUAL FORD FELLOWS CONFERENCE

Activism & Advocacy in Academia: A Renewed Approach

*All times listed are in Eastern Time.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022

1:30-2:30 pm	Event Lobby Opens Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
2:30-2:55 pm	New Fellows Orientation, Welcome by Conference Co-Chairs - Lecture Hall
3:00-4:00 pm	New Fellows Orientation Disciplinary Breakouts Biology & Biomedical Sciences Cultural and Ethnic Studies, Literature and Performance History, Religion & Philosophy Math, Computer Science & Engineering Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy
4:00-4:30 pm	Informal Disciplinary Conversation - Multipurpose Room & Event Lobby
4:30-5:30 pm	Workshops & Jr. Faculty Sessions Predoctoral Workshop: Life & Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering Predoctoral Workshop: Social & Behavioral Sciences/Humanities Dissertation Workshop: Life & Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering Dissertation Workshop: Social & Behavioral Sciences/Humanities Postdoctoral Workshop: Life & Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering Postdoctoral Workshop: Social & Behavioral Sciences/Humanities Jr. Faculty Sesson: Demystifying the Tenure Process-Humanities & Qualitative Jr. Faculty Session: Demystifying the Tenure Process-Sciences & Quantitative
5:30-6:00 pm	Informal Workshops Sessions - Multipurpose Room & Event Lobby

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

8:30 am Event Lobby Opens
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
9:00-10:45 am One-on-One Meetings with Advisers - Interview Room
One-on-One Meetings with Publishers - Interview Room
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
10:00-10:45 am Pow Wow Yoga
11:00-11:50 am Opening Ceremony - Lecture Hall
11:50 am-12:50 pm
Panel Discussion - Lecture Hall
12:50-1:00 pm Break
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
1:00-2:00 pm Keynote Presentation - Lecture Hall
2:00-2:20 pm Break
Information Conversation - Event Lobby
2:15-5:00 pm One-on-One Meetings with Advisers - Interview Room
One-on-One Meetings with Publishers - Interview Room
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
2:20-3:40 pm

Academic Exchange Sessions I

African American Studies
Anthropology
Biological & Biomedical Sciences: Microbes
Biological & Biomedical Sciences: Neuro
Cultural Studies
Education
Latin American Studies
Psychology
3:40-4:10 pm Break
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
4:10-5:30 pm

Academic Exchange Sessions II

Biological & Biomedical Sciences: Molebular Biology
Ecology, Evolutionary & Environmental Sciences
History
Native American Studies
Physical Sciences & Mathematics
Public Health
Sociology

5:20-5:30 pm Break
Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
5:30-6:00 pm Meditation - Multipurpose Room
6:00-8:00 pm One-on-One Meetings with Advisers - Interview Room

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022

8:30 am	Event Lobby Opens Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
9:00-10:15 am	One-on-One Meetings with Advisers - Interview Room One-on-One Meetings with Publishers - Interview Room Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
9:30-10:25 am	Writing Practice Workshop
10:30-11:00 am	Opening Remarks by Conference Co-Chairs
11:00 am-12:00 pm	Keynote Presentation - Lecture Hall
12:00-12:15 pm	Break Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
12:15-1:40 pm	Plenary Presentation by Ford Fellows - Lecture Hall
1:40-2:00 pm	Break Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
1:45-2:30 pm	Poster Session - Poster Hall
2:00-5:00 pm	One-on-One Meetings with Advisers - Interview Room One-on-ONe Meetings with Publishers - Interview Room Informal Conversation - Event Lobby
2:30-3:30 pm	Special Interest Sessions I Dis/Ability Issues in Academia Dollars and Sense: Money Matters LGBTQ2 in Academia Mentorship: Providing and Receiving Guidance Publishers Session Alumni Perspectives: Publishing Social Sciences & Humanities Alumni Perspectives: Publishing STEM
3:30-4:00 pm	Break Information Conversation - Event Lobby
4:00-5:00 pm	Special Interest Sessions II Caring for Loved Ones Throughout Your Career Digital & Community Engaged Scholarship Diverse Careers in Academia/Career Opportunities Beyond Academia Navigating Power & Privilege in Academia Negotiating Career & Personal Wellness Writing Successful Grant Proposals: Social Sciences & Humanities Writing Successful Grant Proposals: STEM
5:10-5:30 pm	Closing Ceremony by Co-Chairs - Lecture Hall