In honor of Women’s History Month, the Swanson School of Engineering, in association with the Pitt chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, is hosting an Allies for Gender Equities series. The two-hour sessions will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 1, in Benedum Hall, and are open to faculty and staff, with a separate event for students.

The two workshops, one each for men and women, are part of the Advocates and Allies concept created by North Dakota University which provide gender-equity efforts designed specifically for academic settings. Activities will include conversations, reviews of existing research and large-group discussions.

To register for a session, click below on your desired workshop's date.

Men Allies for Gender Equity

Roger Green, professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Dakota State University, and Robert Gordon, professor of psychology at Auburn University, will conduct this workshop, which is restricted to male participants. Their presentation will explore unconscious bias and male privilege, discuss relevant concepts and literature and use scenarios to practice skills.

Workshop dates:

Thursday, Feb. 28
10 a.m.-noon
227 Benedum Hall

Friday, March 1
10 a.m.-noon
227 Benedum Hall

Gender and Higher Education: Exploring Women’s Experiences

Christi McGeorge, professor of human development and education at North Dakota State University, will lead this women-only workshop to explore the impact of gender on women’s experiences of campus climate. The session will end with a brainstorming activity focused on generating concrete actions that institutions can take to increase gender equity.

Workshop dates:

Thursday, Feb. 28
1-3 p.m.
102 Benedum Hall

Friday, March 1
10 a.m.-noon
G36 Benedum Hall