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9.28.23 OWIMS Book Club: The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science
This event will take place live, in person at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 3rd floor RIMI
Overview
As described in the New York Times review, “The Exceptions is an important read for
anyone who wants to better understand the dynamics of discrimination in any workplace.
It also helps underscore the importance of efforts to encourage more women in STEM
fields after years of unfair treatment by some of the country’s most respected institutions.”
Finally, Dr. Susan Gerbi, Past President of the American Society for Cell Biology, and a
contemporary of many scientists in the book, will lead a discussion about women’s careers
in science.
Target Audience
This session is open to all faculty, staff and trainees.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this event, learners should be better able to:
1. Describe how women in science have been marginalized and discriminated against over the years.
2. Discuss the dynamics of discrimination in the workplace and identify productive countermeasures for overcoming bias.
3. Recognize the importance of efforts to encourage more women in STEM fields.
| 7:45-8 am | Arrival and registration |
| 8-9:30 am | Book Discussion |
This is a live in-person event taking place at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 3rd Floor RIMI
Discussion led by
Susan Gerbi, PhD
George D. Eggleston Professor Emerita of Biochemistry
Professor of Molecular Biology
Cell Biology and Biochemistry (Research)
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD (Chair)
Assistant Dean for Women in Medicine and Science
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Laura Henriques
Administrative Coordinator
Office of Women in Medicine & Science
Director, Brown Office of CME
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All Other Health Care Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.5 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.50 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.