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Chat with a Scientist: Coastal Communities

August 13, 2023

Join The New York Academy of Sciences, in partnership with NEOM, for a virtual Chat with a Scientist series, where you will gain insights into the significance of the oceans and their impact on our global ecosystem.

The ocean covers approximately 70% of Earth’s surface, and is a vital force in supporting the planet’s biodiversity and sustaining life, yet there is still so much left to be discovered and explored. Each one-hour event in this six part series will feature scientists, advocates, and leaders whose work focuses on marine life and the oceans themselves, and who will help shed light on the importance of understanding these vast bodies of water and their connection to life on land.

Participants will not only expand their knowledge, but also gain valuable insights into the world of scientific exploration and discovery. Most importantly, guest speakers will be available to answer questions directly from viewers, allowing you to engage with these experts in a meaningful way. While the events primarily target middle and high school students, attendees of all ages are welcome, and we especially encourage students to participate alongside their families.

About the Series

The Chat with a Scientist series inspires young people by offering relatable role models, raising awareness about the range of STEM careers, and fostering a lifelong love for science. Learn more about the series.

Chat with a Scientist: Climate Policy & Advocacy

Join The New York Academy of Sciences, in partnership with NEOM, for a virtual Chat with a Scientist series, where you will gain insights into the significance of the oceans and their impact on our global ecosystem.

The ocean covers approximately 70% of Earth’s surface, and is a vital force in supporting the planet’s biodiversity and sustaining life, yet there is still so much left to be discovered and explored. Each one-hour event in this six part series will feature scientists, advocates, and leaders whose work focuses on marine life and the oceans themselves, and who will help shed light on the importance of understanding these vast bodies of water and their connection to life on land.

Participants will not only expand their knowledge, but also gain valuable insights into the world of scientific exploration and discovery. Most importantly, guest speakers will be available to answer questions directly from viewers, allowing you to engage with these experts in a meaningful way. While the events primarily target middle and high school students, attendees of all ages are welcome, and we especially encourage students to participate alongside their families.

About the Series

The Chat with a Scientist series inspires young people by offering relatable role models, raising awareness about the range of STEM careers, and fostering a lifelong love for science. Learn more about the series.

Leadership in STEM Series: Advocacy in STEM

April 25, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Advance your career as an effective, inclusive leader in STEM through this four-part series brought to you by The New York Academy of Sciences with special guest speakers from Pfizer senior leadership.

Advocacy in STEM can often seem overwhelming or challenging early in your career. Participants in this session will learn specific skills associated with advocacy, with the goal of reducing the feeling of risk and empowering individuals to be an advocate for change throughout their careers.

Speakers

Graham Ferrier, PhD

Global Medical Director, Precision Medicine, Pfizer, Inc.

Magdia De Jesus, PhD

Director, Worldwide Medical Safety, Scientific Strategy and Portfolio Lead, Pfizer, Inc. 

Marge Musumeci, MA

Manager, Talent Acquisition, Candidate Experience, Pfizer, Inc. 

Sponsor

Thank you to Pfizer for its generous in-kind support of this series.
Pfizer logo

About the Series

Effective leadership is a key skill for all STEM professionals, but it is often difficult to define and practice. This series of bite-sized learning webinars are designed to build key skills as a change maker. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the webinars live or on demand. Learn more about the Leadership in STEM Series.

Leadership in STEM Series: Skills for Effective and Inclusive Leadership

April 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Advance your career as an effective, inclusive leader in STEM through this four-part series brought to you by The New York Academy of Sciences with special guest speakers from Pfizer senior leadership.

We’ve all likely experienced ineffective leadership. To be an effective and inclusive leader, you must first determine your leadership style and then build the skills necessary to put that style into practice. Leveraging those skills will ultimately help create an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those traditionally marginalized in science, feel respected, valued, empowered, and safe in the workplace.

Speakers

Xuemei Cai, MD

Head of Clinical Research, Digital Sciences and Translational Imaging, Pfizer, Inc. 

Magdia De Jesus, PhD

Director, Worldwide Medical Safety, Scientific Strategy and Portfolio Lead, Pfizer, Inc. 

Scott Kelly, PhD

Senior Director, Global Medical Epidemiology, Worldwide Medical Safety 

Vaccine and Hospital Epidemiology Strategic Lead, Pfizer, Inc. 

Sponsor

Thank you to Pfizer for its generous in-kind support of this series.
Pfizer logo

About the Series

Effective leadership is a key skill for all STEM professionals, but it is often difficult to define and practice. This series of bite-sized learning webinars are designed to build key skills as a change maker. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the webinars live or on demand. Learn more about the Leadership in STEM Series.

Leadership in STEM Series: Being Conflict Competent

March 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Advance your career as an effective, inclusive leader in STEM through this four-part series brought to you by The New York Academy of Sciences with special guest speakers from Pfizer senior leadership.

Conflict is inevitable in our professional lives. Learn how to become more comfortable and competent as you learn to lead through navigating conflict. In this session, participants will learn the basics of how to effectively manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and productive manner.

Speakers

Xuemei Cai
Xuemei Cai, MD

Head of Clinical Research, Digital Sciences and Translational Imaging, Pfizer, Inc.

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Graham Ferrier, PhD

Global Medical Director, Precision Medicine, Pfizer, Inc.

Sponsor

Thank you to Pfizer for its generous in-kind support of this series.
Pfizer logo

About the Series

Effective leadership is a key skill for all STEM professionals, but it is often difficult to define and practice. This series of bite-sized learning webinars are designed to build key skills as a change maker. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the webinars live or on demand. Learn more about the Leadership in STEM Series.

Leadership in STEM Series: Design Your Career and Leverage Networking

March 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Advance your career as an effective, inclusive leader in STEM through this four-part series brought to you by The New York Academy of Sciences with special guest speakers from Pfizer senior leadership.

Design thinking can be a great way to help identify career goals and craft a path forward. This path often involves leveraging networking to amplify skills and build the connections necessary to achieve personal and professional goals. Participants in this session will learn how to apply design thinking skills that are useful every day in the lab and in long term planning while also leveraging and building their network.

Speakers

Scott Kelly, PhD

Senior Director, Global Medical Epidemiology, Worldwide Medical Safety
Vaccine and Hospital Epidemiology Strategic Lead, Pfizer, Inc.

Jonathan Lee, PhD

Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics, Vaccine Research and Development, Pfizer, Inc.

Naveen Surendran, PhD

Senior Principal Scientist, Vaccine Research and Development

Sponsor

Thank you to Pfizer for its generous in-kind support of this series.
Pfizer logo

About the Series

Effective leadership is a key skill for all STEM professionals, but it is often difficult to define and practice. This series of bite-sized learning webinars are designed to build key skills as a change maker. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the webinars live or on demand. Learn more about the Leadership in STEM Series.

Science Unusual – Japan’s Earthquake Preparedness Culture: How Science Helps Minimize Disaster

Science Unusual Earthquake Prep

March 26, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

This event is part of the International Science Reserve‘s Science Unusual webinar series.

There is hardly a nation on Earth that experiences more earthquakes than Japan. The country’s response to a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on January 1, 2024, demonstrated that advance preparation and investment across government, research institutions, industry, and local communities are key to saving lives and preventing severe damage. What are disaster researchers learning from Japan’s culture of preparedness to better reduce risk in other regions and countries?

Japan was not always known for seismic preparedness. The country learned hard lessons in the aftermath of a 1995 earthquake that struck near Kobe, resulting in the deaths of more than 6,000 people and knock-on effects leaving 300,000 people homeless. In the years since, a shift towards preparation has played a key role in mitigating major disasters.

By attending this live panel discussion, you will:

  • Learn about the role of science and engineering in the Japanese earthquake preparedness and response model;
  • Hear about scientific contributions to preparation efforts in Japan and around the globe;
  • Gain insights into different approaches – what has been effective and what has not;
  • Learn how scientists and policymakers can work together to mitigate future disasters.

Leadership in STEM Series

Overview

Advance your career as an effective, inclusive leader in STEM through this four-part series, brought to you by The New York Academy of Sciences with special guest speakers from Pfizer senior leadership.

Effective leadership is a key skill for all STEM professionals, but it is often difficult to define and practice. It requires developing and honing a range of personalized skills beyond the technical knowledge acquired from pursuing a degree or working in a lab or school. Aligning these skills with an individual’s values and strengths empowers them to be a positive change agent in the world, uplifting people within and outside a single organization.

This series of bite-sized learning webinars are designed to build key skills as a change maker. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the webinars live or on demand.

This series is presented with support from

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Science Unusual: R&D for Global Crisis Response

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This International Science Reserve online event was hosted by The New York Academy of Sciences. It was of particular interest to those interested in risk management, as well as crisis and disaster preparedness and response—including the 1000+ members of the ISR science community.

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