November 5, 2020
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
This research fair will consist of students, faculty and keynote speakers presenting research on an array of topics related to diversity and inclusion.
*Presentations will be conducted via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Event Agenda on this website after the event.
| Sections & Presenters | Zoom Recordings | |
| Section 1 10:00-11:15 am Purpose & Intro, Opening Speaker, Keynote Study, Q&A Theme: Answer the Call Opening Speaker Dr. Kwame Agyemang Associate Professor of Sport Management Ohio State University “It Takes More Than Just Words: Demonstrating Black Lives Really Do Matter in Sport“ Desiree Oliver (Women’s Basketball) & Solomon Siskind (Football) “Analysis of the Black Student-Athlete Experience at a Predominately White Institution” Q&A Section | https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/rec/share/WGTKjlv4iT72iRmRAsVBy5MNREOnODjt90CheNCODMdajUHEuLxc-HQgTUhEHeNb.K8-mPZdqtxrX9dAL?startTime=1604588291000 | |
| 15 minute Zoom Break Section 1 Survey Link: http://bit.ly/SurveySection1 | ||
| Section 2 11:30-12:30 pm Student & Faculty Presentations, & Moderated Q&A Theme: Do it for the Culture of Mental Health! Caeleb Washington, Frenika Valcin, Gabbie Calice Public Health Major “Cultural Competency of Mental Health Services” Genevieve Chandler & Jim Helling Professor, College of Nursing; Clinical Social Worker, Center for Counseling & Psychological Health “Structuring the Social Ecology of College Athlete Mental Health: Promoting Multicultural Equity and Wellness” Isabel Levin Sociology Major “They Don’t Know How to Complain”: How American Schools Have Forgotten Immigrant Parents” Q&A Section | https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/rec/share/OzRz8lpbbv2_Qu_FSX3EIzTZX0HgpbyWuvLaEehBXNi7GcFHfU_L6f1f8oNd8myK.-Jx6XEe6p8FGW8eA?startTime=1604593454000 | |
| 30 minute Zoom Break Section 2 Survey Link: http://bit.ly/SurveySection2 | ||
| Section 3 1:00-2:00 pm Student & Faculty Presentations, & Moderated Q&A Theme: Got Inclusion? Risa Isard Sport Management Major “Say Her Name: Prominent Trends in Reporting Women’s Professional Sports“ Nicole Melton Associate Department Chair & Associate Professor, Sport Management “Examining Diversity and Inclusion as an Indicator of Success in College Athletics: The Case for Building an Inclusive Workplace” Heather MacLean UMass Alum (BA Psychology) 2017 & (M.Ed. Education) 2019 Professional Women’s Track & Field Athlete, New Balance “You Were. You Are. UMass. Supporting the Transition from Student-Athlete to Alum” Q&A Section | https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/rec/share/CuL4Mg4CfbncL95mgmVB0yTsnBLVT-kV2GrWUNJ7m_j2T2KeQLyUgH_K_BCIyo2S.KMXq5WK2_UKrqp9z?startTime=1604598713000 | |
| 30 minute Zoom Break Section 3 Survey Link: http://bit.ly/SurveySection3 | ||
| Section 4 2:30-3:30 pm Keynote Speaker & Closing Description: Open dialogue with NFL Super Bowl Champion and UMass Alum, Brandon London, on his professional journey and being a cultured athlete on and off the field. Keynote Speaker – Brandon London TV Host, Daily Blast Live & New York Giants “More Than An Athlete” Desiree Oliver & Solomon Siskind Thank You! | https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/rec/share/APHHxTGMruBn6XPHRZ8tXoGV7h8puL3kh8YBelLB_UVth1Rdvm_bc7Q1C8cljJI.vmf077h3xySIRKS3?startTime=1604604307000 | |
| Section 4 Survey Link: http://bit.ly/SurveySection4 Overall Fair Survey Link: http://bit.ly/SurveyOverallFair | ||
| Thank you for attending A Call to Action! Please take a few minutes to fill out Section 1-4 & Overall Fair surveys to improve future research fairs. |