FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


  1. When and where will the workshop be held?

The workshop will take place June 29th and 30th on the Brooklyn Campus of New York University at 370 Jay Street and online via Zoom.


  1. I am attending virtually. Where is the zoom link?

You can join virtually via THIS LINK

You should have received a meeting invitation with a zoom link for June 29th and 30th. If you do not receive a meeting invitation by Monday, June 27th, please contact Nena Ugwuomo (nku2002[at]nyu.edu).


  1. I am attending in person. How do I gain access to NYU buildings?

All in-person participants must be approved through NYU's Veoci system. Participants must upload proof of Covid - 19 vaccination and booster shot in order to be approved. Please contact Nena Ugwuomo (nku2002[at]nyu.edu) for assistance.

Once approved, all participants must complete and then show the Daily Screener each time they enter NUY buildings. Downloading the app will make this an easier process but the screener may also be accessed over the web. Visitors must also show a government-issued ID. Please visit the NYU website for more information on visitor policies.


  1. Are masks required in NYU Buildings?

Yes. Please visit the NYU website for more information on Covid-19 safety protocols.


  1. Where is the host hotel?

All invited participants will receive complimentary hotel accommodations at the Hampton In Brooklyn/Downtown. Anyone who wishes to stay for additional nights may do so at their own cost by contacting the sales office (347-417-9109) and referencing our group (the Racial Equity in Tech Entrepreneurship Workshop at NYU).


  1. Is Parking Available?


Hotel parking costs will be covered for all invited participants driving to the conference. Please let the hotel know upon your arrival and checkout that you are with our group (the Racial Equity in Tech Entrepreneurship Workshop at NYU) and that we are covering your parking.


  1. How are research paper sessions structured?

Each presenter will have 15 minutes to present their work followed by Q&A with the audience.


  1. What is the role of the session chair?

Session chairs will begin each session by introducing each of the speakers. For sessions where the chair is attending in person, the chair will also be in charge of keeping time and facilitating the Q&A. For sessions where the chair is not attending in person, a timekeeper and facilitator will be designated. Session chairs are not being asked to read papers ahead of time but may review slide decks ahead of time. Chairs will begin the Q&A by offering their comments with two goals in mind: 1) to provide feedback that will help presenters improve their research and move their work in progress forward; 2) to direct the discussion of these papers in light of your knowledge on the broader topic. This is intended to also help audience members, who are interested in pursuing research on this topic, to generate questions for future work.


  1. Do presenters need to submit a paper or slides ahead of time?

Presenters do not need to submit a paper. Presenters should upload slides to the google drive folder that corresponds to their session name. This will allow session chairs to review slides ahead of time if they choose to and it will make it easier to access slide decks from the computer in each session room. Virtual participants will be able to share their screens during the session.