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Member Symposium

Science Policy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Road to Policy Change: Engaging Diverse Communities Through Education, Extension and Outreach

Sunday, November 5, 2023
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland 3-4

In-Person

    Organizer(s)

  • Sajjan Grover (he/him/his)

    Senior Scientist
    Bayer Crop Science
    Chesterfield, Missouri

  • Morgan Pinkerton (she/her/hers)

    Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Extension Agent
    Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
    UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County
    Casselberry, Florida

  • Sara Lalk

    Graduate Research Assistant
    Forestry and Environmental Conservation
    Clemson University
    Clemson, South Carolina

  • Veronica Manrique (she/her/hers)

    Associate Professor
    Urban Forestry and Natural Resources
    Southern University
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM ET
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Sajjan Grover (he/him/his) – Bayer Crop Science

  • 8:05 AM – 8:25 AM ET
    Empowering underrepresented audiences: How to make a difference in science

    Presenting Author: Silvia I. Rondon – Oregon State University

  • 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM ET
    Entomological research, teaching and outreach experience at a hispanic serving institution

    Presenting Author: Rupesh Kariyat – University of Arkansas

  • 8:45 AM – 9:05 AM ET
    USDA-NIFA funding: Research, education and extension programs to engage minority serving institutions

    Presenting Author: Rizana M. Mahroof (she/her/hers) – USDA

  • 9:05 AM – 9:25 AM ET
    Deciphering the "secret curriculum" and helping undergraduates apply for graduate school

    Presenting Author: Carly Tribull – Farmingdale State College

  • 9:25 AM – 9:35 AM ET
    Break
  • 9:35 AM – 9:55 AM ET
    Creating public engagement in science through access and partnerships

    Presenting Author: Ronda Hamm (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 9:55 AM – 10:15 AM ET
    The ultimate tightrope act: Navigating science messaging and advocacy

    Presenting Author: Judy Wu-Smart – University of Nebraska

  • 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM ET
    Same message, different strategies: Communicating with diverse audiences about pests and beneficial insects

    Presenting Author: Tolulope Morawo – U.S. Army Reserve

  • 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM ET
    Panel discussion
  • 10:55 AM – 11:00 AM ET
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Sajjan Grover (he/him/his) – Bayer Crop Science