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Thursday, November 17 • 10:30am - 11:50am
239: Science for All? What the pandemic and digital shift have taught us about the social positioning of science and tech (and how to fix it) / 239: La science pour tous? Ce que la pandémie et le passage au numérique nous ont appris sur le positionnement

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Science for All? What the pandemic and digital shift have taught us about the social positioning of science and tech (and how to fix it)
La science pour tous? Ce que la pandémie et le passage au numérique nous ont appris sur le positionnement social de la science et de la technologie (et comment y remédier)

Panel Organized by: Visions of Science Network for Learning

In our current crises of vaccine hesitancy, the digital divide, health inequities, misinformation, and climate change denial, we have seen the dire consequences of approaching STEM separately from society, equity, and community. This session brings together community-focused science experts who have played pivotal roles working with marginalized communities in the context of the pandemic and digital shift. Panelists will share their insights and calls to action to break down the elitism in science, embed humility and curiosity about diverse expertise and lived experiences, and foster inclusion, integrity, and accountability to communities to restore trust in science institutions.
Moderators
avatar for Dr. Eugenia Duodu

Dr. Eugenia Duodu

Chief Executive Officer, Visions of Science, Ontario, Canada
Eugenia Duodu is a scientist, educator, speaker and community organizer. She holds an honours bachelor degree in Chemistry and Biology and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toronto. She is a passionate community advocate with over 15 years of experience developing and implementing... Read More →

Speakers
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Krishana Sankar

Science Advisor & Community Partnerships Lead, ScienceUpFirst, Initiative of the Canadian Association of Science Centers, Canadian Association of Science Centres
Dr. Krishana Sankar is a scientist by training, a speaker and educator. She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Medicine. Her expertise lies in Cellular & Molecular Biology and she has over 10 years of scientific research experience. She is a sought after... Read More →
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Dr. Lisa Richardson

Associate Dean for Inclusion & Diversity - Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Lisa Richardson is a clinician-educator in the University of Toronto's Division of General Internal Medicine, and practices at the University Health Network. Her academic interest lies in the integration of critical, Indigenous, and feminist perspectives into medical education... Read More →
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Dr. Kevin Hewitt

Professor, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dalhousie University
Dr. Kevin Hewitt is a full Professor in the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science, and former Chair of Senate at Dalhousie University. In his Molecular imaging lab, he has developed novel nanoparticle probes for cancer imaging and treatment, new optical imaging approaches and... Read More →
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Dr. André McDonald

Associate Vice President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance), University of Alberta
Dr. André McDonald is the Associate Vice-President of Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance and a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has nearly twenty years of experience in the fabrication, development, and performance... Read More →
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Ms. Dina Al-khooly

Director of Research and Evaluation, Visions of Science, Ontario, Canada
Dina Al-khooly is the Director of Research and Evaluation at Visions of Science, a charitable organization that has a mission to transform communities, society, and the planet through equitable access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). In her role, Dina focuses... Read More →

Thursday November 17, 2022 10:30am - 11:50am EST
Governor General Ballroom II - Westin Ottawa Hotel
  Science and Society

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