Upcoming events

    • March 20, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    • ONLINE
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    Description of the Workshop:

    A terminal degree is the highest achievable degree in an academic field or professional discipline. In addition to increasing the average income of people that hold them, terminal degrees can also open doors to careers that typically require the most advanced degrees, such as university professors.

    This workshop has been developed to help students continue on the journey of pursuing a terminal degree after running into a roadblock along the way. This workshop is the motivation students need to find their why and never give up.

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Faculty, Industry Professionals

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    Presenter Bios:

    Dr. Samose Mays is a national speaker, educator, and leadership expert who values dedication, service and excellence. He is also the founder of the Minority Recreational Leadership Academy and Author of the Book "Leadership Skills From A Former Follower: A Blueprint For Success".

    As an educator and thought leader, Dr. Mays brings unique perspectives gained from his on-the-job experience to your organization, empowering you to unleash the untapped potential of your employees. Using real-world examples, Dr. Mays focuses on how the invaluable talent each person brings to your organization can positively impact your mission.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • March 21, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
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    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

    • March 27, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
    • ONLINE
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    Description of the Workshop:

    Straightforward tips for submitting a literature review that gets approved.

    Intended Audience:

    Graduate students

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner

    Presenter Bios:

    Dr. Ananda M. Davis-Wright currently serves a Principal in Atlantic City Public Schools. As the leader of a PreK-8 school with unique needs, she continues to provide stability and leadership to both staff and students while navigating a multitude of situations with apparent ease and skillful management of challenges known to many urban schools.

    She is the founder of I AM Davis & Associates and 3DU Mentoring, an outreach organization created to support at-risk teens. Dr. Davis, who is an arts enthusiast with an interest in overall wellness, also serves as an adjunct professor teaching about leadership at Stockton University.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • March 28, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
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    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

    • April 03, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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    Description of the Workshop:

    There are over 5 million unfilled STEAM positions in the United States. This has consequences for the role of the US as the global technological leader in the competitive global economy as well as potential threats to US security. The purpose of this fun and engaging workshop is to explore techniques for locating and applying for the myriad of STEAM positions that are available for recent graduates and those looking to transition to new careers.

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Other

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    Presenter Bios:

    Ida has more than 20 years of experience in project management, instructional design, technology consulting, education, and research that keep her in demand as an authority and guest lecturer on emerging technologies—drones, robotics, driverless vehicles, artificial intelligence, big data, AR/VR, 3D Printing, Wearable Technologies, Getting Stakeholders on Board, and other topics. Ida is the author of Emerging Library Technologies: It’s Not Just for Geeks (Elsevier, 2018).

    Ida holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Wesleyan University; a Masters of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from the University of Pittsburgh; and a B.A. in Administration and Management from Chatham University.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • April 04, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

    • April 10, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • ONLINE
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    Description of the Workshop:

    Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, are an invaluable resource for conducting data-driven studies. APIs offer researchers an alternative data collection method when collecting their own data, accessing ready-made datasets, or web scraping is not a feasible solution. With just an API key, researchers can readily procure data from another entity without worrying about any legal ramifications. Instead, the API handles data requests between the researcher and a website (e.g., academic research journals or government databases). This should also reduce the number of errors or labor needs associated with manual data assembly.

    In this workshop, we will look at the basic principles and concepts of APIs. Using an example case study, we will look at how to identify a relevant API, what you need to do to access an API and assemble a dataset for downstream analysis. We will look at how the API can be accessed from different sources (e.g., Python or R) and discuss possible usage scenarios for APIs in research.

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Other

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner

    Presenter Bios:

     Dr. Jessica Coates is a health data scientist with over 8 years of experience conducting data analytics in academic, industry, and government settings. She has subject matter expertise in data collection and assembly, open science initiatives, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over the course of her career, she's been able to apply these skills to research studies in microbiology, public health, responsible and inclusive technology, and public policy. Outside of science, Dr. Coates is an avid reader and loves to travel.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • April 11, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
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    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

    • April 17, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
    • ONLINE
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    Description of the Workshop:

    By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to engage individuals and groups in academic and practical settings using tools that foster positive relationships, communicate intentions clearly, and invite constructive feedback.

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Faculty, Other

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    Presenter Bios:

    Danielle T. Cooper, PhD, CPP is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Director of Research at the Tow Youth Justice Institute at the University of New Haven. Dr. Cooper received her B.S. in Justice Systems (with a minor in Business Administration) in 2009, her M.A. in Criminology from the University of Florida in 2011, and her Ph.D. in Criminology (with a minor in Organizational Leadership for Nonprofits) from the University of Florida in 2015. Dr. Cooper is also a Certified Prevention Professional (certified in FL and CT) who works with nonprofits and community organizations as a prevention trainer and evaluation consultant.

    Terry D. Cooper, MS, MPH, LSSGB, CEM, is a practitioner-scholar with over 19 years of experience in public health, forensic mental health, and emergency management. Terry earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from the University of Florida, and a Master of Science in Emergency Management and Master of Public Health from the University of New Haven. He is a Certified Emergency Manager, Master Exercise Practitioner, and a graduate of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy. Currently, Terry is a William Averette Anderson Fund (BAF) Fellow and Doctoral Candidate in Health Sciences at the University of New Haven.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • April 17, 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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    Description of the Workshop:

    By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to engage individuals and groups in academic and practical settings using tools that foster positive relationships, communicate intentions clearly, and invite constructive feedback.

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Faculty, Other

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    Presenter Bios:

    Dr. Maria Green, an HR leader at a non-profit organization, has worked in various HR roles in the healthcare, higher education, human services, and transportation sectors during her 30+ year career. Dr. Maria is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) School of Business, where she earned a doctorate in business administration (DBA). Since graduating, Dr. Green has presented her dissertation research on management strategies to address microaggressions in the workplace at national and local conferences including the 2022 BDN conference, College and University Personnel Association (CUPA-HR), and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (POCC). Dr. Green launched Culture & Climate Matters, a consulting practice focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and improving organizational culture and climate using evidence-based solutions. Dr. Green holds the following credentials: Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator, Certified Diversity Professional (CDP®️), Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).

    Dr. Sharron Graves has been with the University of Maryland, Baltimore for over 16 years, working in the School of Medicine in the Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS), where she currently serves as an administrator and member of the senior leadership team. She has spent a great deal of her time in GPILS recruiting graduate students from underrepresented groups and raising awareness of diversity challenges to promote equity and inclusivity in all facets of the graduate student experience.

    Dr. Michele Wilson, CPA, PMP completed a doctoral degree in management at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the Baruch College in New York and a Master of Business Administration in International Finance from St. John’s University, New York.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • April 18, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
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    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

    • April 22, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM (PDT)
    • California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
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    The Black Doctoral Network (BDN) is excited to return to Los Angeles, California on Saturday, April 22, 2023 for our Western Regional Conference themed Connection, Collaboration & Cultivation. The conference will be hosted by California State University, Los Angeles (College of Ethnic Studies). 

    This conference highlights academic and professional topics that engage, challenge, encourage, and foster excellence by discussing the development and refinement of research, policies, and practices that produce new ways of thinking as we collectively move toward the future.

    The BDN Western Regional Conference is an interdisciplinary event that brings together academics and professionals from fields such as social and health sciences, STEAM, business, education, and humanities in order to address ways to engage our communities, empower scholars to develop new ideas and solutions, and take part in conversations that inform each other’s work.

    Registration prices range from $80 - $155.

    The Black Doctoral Network is leading the next generation of Black scholars to reach new heights. Encouraging intellectual curiosity and transformative research, the Black Doctoral Network is a bridge leader, creating paths between scholars, disciplines, and academic universities all while its serves as an invaluable connection between higher education and the community at large.

    Conference Information:
    The BDN Western Regional Conference welcomes scholars to come together to create  a space of intellectual exchange and develop collaborations. We are excited to host this year's conference at:

    California State University, Los Angeles

    5151 State University Drive

    Los Angeles, CA 90032 

    Dr. Kris Marsh is a professor, researcher and author of  The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class Dr. Marsh’s general areas of expertise are the Black middle class, demography, racial residential segregation, and education. She has combined these interests to develop a research agenda that is divided into two broad areas: avenues into the Black middle class and consequences of being in the Black middle class.

    Registration & Membership Information: 

    REGISTER TODAY! We offer member and non-member pricing so JOIN TODAY before registering to get the member discount! All registration types include breakfast and lunch during the conference.

     Registration Type General Registration
     Undergraduate Student $80
    Graduate Student $115
    Member $130
     Non-Member $155


    Refund Policy: 

    No refunds will be granted starting April 1, 2023.

    Parking information: 

    Visitors will park in Structure A. This is the closest lot to the Student Services Building where the conference will be held. The daily rate is $10.00. There are pay stations throughout the parking structure.

    Hotel Information:

    The Black Doctoral Network Inc. has negotiated a sleeping room rate of $160/night (doubles & singles) for Deluxe Rooms and $260/night (doubles & singles) for Studio Suites for all Regional Conference guests at the Biltmore Hotel for Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 and surrounding nights. Reservations can be made over the phone by dialing 213-612-1575 (mention code: BDN Western Regional Conference). To receive the discounted rate, you must tell the hotel that you are part of the BDN Western Regional Conference. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 31, 2023. Any requests for special room arrangements must be made at the time of your call.

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    For questions contact: Deandra Taylor at dtaylor@blackphdnetwork.com or ​830-255-7437 x506

    • April 24, 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    • ONLINE
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    Description of the Workshop:

    This interactive workshop will examine issues related to DEI as they relate to health disparities, structural and systemic racism, and cultural humility. Moreover, this workshop will explore ways that universities can become more inclusive and culturally responsive to its students, faculty, and staff. 

    Intended Audience:

    Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Faculty, Other

    Intended Experience Level:

    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    Presenter Bios:

    Dr. Bryant is a healthcare professional with 25 years of experience in public health, academia and research in addiction, behavioral health and HIV/AIDS.

    Follow Up:

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

    NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.

    • April 25, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • ONLINE
    Register


    We welcome all BDN members to join us for a virtual writing retreat. Come write with us and learn from others. 

    A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

    Join us now for this FREE online event!

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