Past Events

MARCH 2023 – International Women’s Month Event Series

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Women in Measurement Workshop

HOW CAN WE FACILITATE A WORK CULTURE THAT CENTERS A JUSTICE-ORIENTATION?

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023  –  3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

In this session, Dr. Jennifer Randall, the Dunn Family Endowed Professor of Psychometrics and Test Development at the University of Michigan and the President of the Center for Measurement Justice will lead a discussion our definitions of justice (and injustice) as well as who is responsible for it in our communities, schools, and organizations. We will also examine our individual organization’s purpose, mission, and/or value statements to determine how/if justice shows up (or not) in their explicit commitments. Finally, we will discuss how we can leverage our individual and collective influence to demand a culture that centers justice at every decision-making point.

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Fellow’s Research Update

PERSPECTIVES FROM LATIN AMERICA AND NIGERIA

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023  –  1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

This webinar will feature the Women in Measurement fellowship program awardees, and provide perspectives about the status and social context for women in measurement from Latin America and Nigeria. Dr. Leslie Rosales will focus on career opportunities for women in measurement in Latin America including the realities and experiences of nineteen women. Dr. Njideka Mbelede will share valuable insights on how to strengthen research capacity of women in educational measurement in Nigeria to increase their participation and improve their visibility. Please join us for this engaging session and to support elevating international voices of women in measurement

DECEMBER 2022

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Women of Color Mentoring Circle

BREAKING THROUGH MICRO-AGGRESSIONS WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR, SENSITIVITY & STRATEGIES

Wednesday, December 15th, 2022  –  3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

Interested in learning strategies for identifying breaking through Micro-Aggressions with humor and sensitivity? Join Maria Hamdani (Center of Measurement Justice), Angela Bahng (Curriculum Associates) and Janine Jackson (Center for Predictive Analytics) in a discussion practical strategies for addressing workplace micro-aggressions with assertiveness and a light-hearted approach.

NOVEMBER 2022

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Mentoring Session

WHAT THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU IN GRADUATE SCHOOL

Monday, November 28th, 2022  –  3:30 pm EST

Join Maria Hamdani, Pohai Kukea Shultz, and Sue Lottridge for an in-depth discussion, facilitated by Ellen Forte, on Stuff They Didn’t Teach You in Grad School. This lively panelist discussion will focus on things they’ve learned on the job, things they wished they’d known earlier, and things they want more junior women to know.  Lessons learned, wisdom and tidbits for navigating home/family/community settings and implications for careers will be shared. This will be a safe-space session where women will have an opportunity to interact with the speakers. We will be asking participants to share questions in advance. Please come ready to engage!

OCTOBER 2022

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Speaker’s Session

2022 NERA CONFERENCE

Thursday, October 20, 2022 – 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST

Join WIM Officers Fiona Hinds & Jennifer Dunn, WIM Board Member Ellen Forte, & WIM 2021 Fellow Jade Caines Lee as they share the story of Women in Measurement at NERA.

SEPTEMBER 2022

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Mentoring Session

RESILIENCE & WELLBEING

Friday, September 23, 2022 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST

As women leaders, we tackle obstacles, navigate changes, strive to improve and recover from negative events. As we navigate our careers it is critical that we create balance in our lives which means fueling professional, emotional, and physical health.

Join Drs. Peggy Carr, Christina Cipriano, and Susanne Lane for an in-depth discussion on resilience and wellbeing. This will be an interactive safe-space session where women will have an opportunity to engage with the speakers in a small group setting. Please come ready to engage!

AUGUST 2022

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Mentoring Session

STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST

Drs. Katie McClarty and Luz Bay will share strategies they have used to develop and refine leadership skills as they navigated their impressive careers. They will reflect on what they learned from successful and challenging experiences. This will be an interactive safe-space session where women will have an opportunity to engage with both speakers in a small group setting. Please come ready to engage!

JUNE 2022

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Women of Color Mentoring Circle

BEYOND INTERSECTIONALITY: DEFINING WHO WE ARE IN THE WORKPLACE… FOR US BY US

Thursday, June 23, 2022 – 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST

What women of color bring to the workplace because of who we are frames our brilliance, contributions, perspective, ideas and actions and we can define that for ourselves!

We have various experiences that include and go beyond intersectionality of identity, context and circumstances. Dr. Gerunda Hughes, Howard University, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Fiona Hinds, Cognia Senior Advisor and other panelists will facilitate a conversation about what we really bring to the table to expand the narrative of defining who we are in the workplace… for us and by us.

MAY 2022

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Mentoring Session

NAVIGATING THE TESTING INDUSTRY

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 3:30 – 5:30 PM EST

Dr. Ye Tong, SVP of Assessment Operations with NBME, will be leading this mentoring session. At this session, Dr. Tong will share her experiences working in the testing industry in the past 17 years and provide advice for people at various stages of their careers. This will be an interactive session, there will be an invitation for all participants to contribute to small group discussions.

APRIL 2022

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AERA SESSION

Assessment in the Service of Learning for Culturally- and Linguistically-Diverse Students

April 23, 2022

Honorary AERA President Dr. Edmund Gordon brought together a group of young, talented scholars who are working to advance more equitable learning and assessment systems. In a session chaired by Dr. Susan Lyons, Executive Director of Women in Measurement, attendees will be heard from a selection of the 2021 Women in Measurement Research Fellowship Award Finalists who will be sharing their outstanding research related to assessment in the service of learning for culturally- and linguistically diverse students.

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Coordinated NCME Session

Amplifying the Voices of Women of Color in Educational Measurement

April 23, 2022

Women in Measurement is proud to have had the work of three of our research fellows accepted as a coordinated session at NCME. The studies are designed to amplify the voices of marginalized women in our field, explore the representation of women and people of color on editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals, and examine the importance of mentoring for Black women and Latinas in graduate school.

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Women in Measurement 2022 Networking Reception

April 22, 2022

It was so wonderful to see many of you at our annual Networking Reception held last month in San Diego. Thank you to all those who attended, and a special thanks to those who spoke on behalf of our Women in Measurement 2022 Leadership Award Recipient: Dr. Barbara Dodd. This event was a beautiful tribute to her life and legacy.

FEBRUARY 2022

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Mentoring Session

IN PURSUIT OF JUSTICE: How Can Women in the Field of Measurement Curate and Elevate Social Justice Research and Practice in our Profession

February 22, 2022

As an organization committed to gender and racial equity in educational measurement, Women in Measurement seeks to identify and rupture systems of oppression that continue to haunt and manifest within our industry. In this interactive mentoring session, we will discussed/brainstormed ways in which, we (potential and current leaders in the field of measurement) can forge a new justice-oriented path that values, affirms, and sustains the sociocultural identities of all stakeholders through processes/practices that actively disrupt the racist, white supremacist patriarchy in measurement.

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Mentoring Session

CAREER TRANSITIONS – IN THE FIELD OF MEASUREMENT IN 2022

February 3, 2022

Forecasts for 2022 suggest this will be a year of ‘great resignation’, with many leaving their jobs for other opportunities. Such transitions may offer new and exciting pathways for growth and also feel a bit risky. Similarly, students on the verge of completing their graduate programs and looking ahead to the start of their careers in measurement face a range of options, each with its own set of pros and cons.

 

In this session, Dr. Ellen Forte will led a discussion among seasoned professionals who offered insights and suggestions for those considering career transitions. How should I compare my current and possible future options for my work satisfaction? For achieving my short- and long-term career goals? What does a ‘day in the life’ look like for an operational psychometrician? For an academic? For a mom on a career fast-track?

OCTOBER 2021

Networking Reception

WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT 2021 VIRTUAL NETWORKING RECEPTION

October 6, 2021

In October we hosted over 75 women at our first-of-its kind networking reception. In addition to topic-based discussion rooms, we were thrilled to honor Dr. Linda Cook with our 2021 Women in Measurement Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to mentoring women in our field.

SEPTEMBER 2021

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Mentoring Session

A DEEP DIVE DISCUSSION ON LEADERSHIP

September 23, 2021

Susan Lyons facilitated a conversation that explored concepts including finding a position with opportunities for growth, moving into a leadership position, strategies for effective leadership and considerations for women and people of color in leadership.

AUGUST 2021

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Mentoring Session

WOMEN OF COLOR IN MEASUREMENT

August 11, 2021

Fiona Hinds provided a venue for women of color to share and discuss their experiences in the measurement field including confronting racial and gender inequities and navigating the workplace.

MAY 2021

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Mentoring Session

A DEEP DIVE DISCUSSION ON MENTORING

May 13, 2021

Kadriye Ercikan facilitated a discussion among panelists and participants exploring effective mentorship strategies.

APRIL 2021

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Mentoring Session

EXPLORING CAREERS IN MEASUREMENT

April 22, 2021

Jennifer Dunn hosted our inaugural mentoring session where the panelists discussed different career paths in our field. Each of the panelists has experience from at least two different sectors of our field.