Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER 2024

UPCOMING VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

GATHERING COMMUNITY INSIGHTS: HELP SHAPE OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Thursday, November 21st – 3:00-4:00 pm ET

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual Town Hall! All are welcome! Your Voice Matters!

As we enter the final year of our current strategic plan, Women in Measurement is excited to announce our upcoming Virtual Town Hall—the first step in gathering community insights to shape the development of our next strategic plan for 2026-2028. This event will be a valuable opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions and contribute your ideas for the future of our organization.

Event Highlights:

  • Engaging Conversations: Participate in interactive discussions that will help steer the direction of our programs. Your insights are invaluable as we plan for the future.
  • Community Feedback Session: This is your chance to share your thoughts on how we can better serve our community and evolve our initiatives.

Join us for this informative and interactive session, where your ideas and perspective will contribute to building a brighter, more impactful future for our community. Together, we will continue advancing gender and racial equity in educational measurement. All are welcome.

We look forward to your participation!

DECEMBER 2024

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

FACILITATORS FOR WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Proposal Deadline: December 12, 2024

We’re inviting passionate facilitators to submit proposals for our Women in Measurement Mentorship Program! If you have the expertise and dedication to empower, guide, and inspire women in the field of measurement, we want to hear from you.

As a facilitator, you will have the opportunity to:

    • Lead impactful sessions (Fireside Chats, Panel Discussions, Workshops) that promote inclusiveness, diversity, and gender equality.
    • Collaborate with others to make meaningful contributions to the empowerment of women in measurement.
    • We provide the platform for you to create a lasting impact and help women thrive in their professional journey.

Join us in driving change and shaping the future of women in measurement!

JANUARY 2025

Dr Tameka Payton

UPCOMING PANEL DISCUSSION

MEASUREMENT CAREERS IN APPLIED RESEARCH

Wednesday, January 29th – 2:30-4:00 pm ET

Are you curious about how measurement expertise can influence education practice and policy? Want to explore potential career paths in applied research?

In this moderated session, three leading women in meausurement will discuss their careers in applied research, with a focus on improving education practice and policy.

This discussion will be facilitated by Laura Hamilton, Senior Director and leading expert in applied research and measurement. Laura will guide this insightful discussion with panelists Jilliam Joe, Priya Kannan, and Margarita Olivera-Aguliar.

Topics of conversation will include:

    • The rewards and challenges of careers in applied research
    • Collaborating with cross-disciplinary research teams
    • Securing external funding and achieving measurable impact
    • Navigating organizational structures in applied research
    • Mentoring, belonging, and inclusion in research settings

There will also be time for audience engagement and Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts in the field and gain valuable insights for your career!