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SWD Seminar Series

Welcome to the Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS), convened by the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) office. 

This popular online speaker series was started in 2021 as part of the vision for the COSWD office. We share the latest research on scientific workforce diversity topics by engaging with interested professionals and researchers in the biomedical and behavioral research ecosystem.

Each seminar features renowned researchers who contribute to the growing body of knowledge on topics relevant to scientific workforce diversity, evidence-based interventions, and more. 

 

How Does Diversity Impact Innovation in Team Science?

March 13, 2024

Evidence from team science research finds that having diverse perspectives in science benefits individual scientists and the scientific enterprise. Outcomes from team science-related research offers insights on approaches to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility…

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How Do Research-Active Institutions Impact the Diversity of the Scientific Workforce?

November 30, 2023

Research-Active Institutions (RAIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and minority serving institutions, have a mission to serve historically underrepresented populations in biomedical and behavioral research and…

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How Does Mentoring Impact Diversity in the Biomedical and Behavioral Research Workforce?

June 14, 2023

Successful mentoring relationships can positively impact the career trajectory of researchers across the talent cycle. This is particularly important for attracting and retaining diverse talent from underrepresented groups. Studies show that many factors contribute to successful…

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Outcomes from NASEM’s Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations Report

March 30, 2023

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) appointed an interdisciplinary committee to develop a consensus report on research and evidence from lived experience on the ways in which racism (at the individual level and conditions that create systemic…

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How Do Diversity Supplements Impact Careers in Biomedical and Behavioral Research?

November 17, 2022

Diversity supplements support the research experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds from high school to the faculty level. The supplements allow program directors and principal investigators holding research grants to apply for funds to recruit and support students…

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How Does Diversity Affect Innovation in Pharma?

September 14, 2022

Studies suggest that a diverse and inclusive workforce augments innovation throughout the pharmaceutical industry. A panel of four leaders discussed their perspectives on these data and how diversity has impacted discoveries within their field. Their formal remarks were…

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How Does Diversity Impact Science?

May 17, 2022

Evidence shows that diverse, inclusive teams enhance creativity, innovation, and productivity in science. During this seminar, a group of renowned leaders discussed the outcomes of scientific workforce diversity on creativity and innovation in science. Invited speakers shared…

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Fostering Cohort Recruitment (FCR) Virtual Forum

February 23, 2022

The goal of the FCR Virtual Forum was to galvanize the wider scientific community around the success of cohort recruitment models geared toward enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) for faculty.

Held over two half-days, the Virtual Forum…

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Achieving Equity in Faculty – Pros and Cons of Cohort Recruitment

December 08, 2021

The third seminar discussed the outcomes of faculty cohort recruitment programs and other evidence-based strategies for enhancing faculty diversity. The seminar will set the stage for the Fostering Cohort Recruitment (FCR) Virtual Forum in February 2022. Sign up for the COSWD…

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Outcomes from NASEM’s June 2021 Anti-Racism in STEMM Summit

October 25, 2021

Our second seminar addressed the state of the science on anti-racism in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Findings from the Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations: A Summit sponsored by…

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