The Advanced Photon Source
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SPECIAL EVENT: Photon Sciences Directorate Conversation on Systemic Racism

Type Of Event
Discussion
Location
BlueJeans
Date(s)
06-25-2020
Start Time
9:00 a.m.

The panel will include Arista Thurman, Chair of the Photon Sciences Directorate Diversity & Inclusion Council; Philip Anderson, Director of the Argonne Leadership Institute; Monica Billinger, Manager, Argonne Diversity & Inclusion; and Stephen Streiffer, APS Director, but your voices and opinions are what we are really eager to hear. 

Attendees can choose from the following options for joining the discussion: 

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Primary 
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Secondary 
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In preparation for the conversation, the following questions help frame the discussion:

  • How do you feel about the situation currently happening in society?  i.e., George Floyd, ShutdownSTEM, etc.
  • What are the implications for the Laboratory?
  • What do you believe your role (as a Supervisor, Manager, Individual Contributor) should be?
  • What do you believe Leadership’s role (Group, Division, PSC, Lab) should be?
  • What can we do to uphold our values in light of these difficult circumstances?
  • How can you feel more supported in your D&I efforts? 

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