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Connect with scholars across the university interested in centering justice, equity, and diversity in their research, embracing diverse knowledge systems, and orienting research towards solutions. Attend workshops led by distinguished faculty, learn about transformational research being conducted by current ESSA Scholars, and network with members in the ESSA community.
This symposium is Friday, November 7th, 2025 at WCPH 509 from 9am-5pm.
This is the overall agenda:
9 - 9:30 am | Check in and Breakfast
9:30 - 10 am | ESSA Introduction & Breakfast Cont.
10 am - 12 pm | ESSA Scholar presentations
12 pm - 12: 10 pm | ESSA Updates
12:20 - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Poster Session
1:30 - 2:30 pm | Imagining Futures Keynote Panel
2:45 - 3:20 pm | ESSA Scholar presentations
3:30 - 5 pm | Critical Response Process Workshop
5 pm | Happy Hour at North!
Special event:
Plenary Session: Keynote Panel - Future Visioning
David Iwaniec
Marta Berbés-Blázquez
Elizabeth Cook
Nancy Grimm
Tischa Muñoz-Erickson
Jerome Clark
Liliana Caughman
In this session, we will be exploring how we can create a future that belongs to us and embraces communities' values and needs.
Special event:
Critical Response Process
Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop to experience Critical Response Process®. CRP is a dynamic, consent-based approach to feedback, created by renowned choreographer Liz Lerman. Shaped by over 25 years of experience in the dance community, CRP is now practiced across the arts, academia, industry, and the sciences. CRP is a four-step facilitated approach that supports artists, scientists, and makers in receiving useful, non-destructive feedback. Through three clearly defined roles (maker, responder, and facilitator) participants will learn how to reduce conflict, foster trust, and get the feedback they need to grow their work. CRP can be used as a tool to create safe, creative spaces that enhance collaboration and innovation, especially in scientific and interdisciplinary settings. The session will be led by CRP-certified practitioner and co-creator of Mutually Enriching Mentorship, Michele Clark, PhD. If possible, invite a colleague, mentor, labmate, or peer and come ready to engage!
Mini-exhibition: What we want in our future
We asked the ESSA RRS students to send pictures of what they want to see/experience in their future.
Please enjoy their images and reflect on what you want to see in your future and how you are working to achieve it.
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