Past Events

SEPTEMBER 2024

Dr Tameka Payton

UPCOMING MENTORING SESSION

INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF MEASUREMENT: SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Thursday, September 5th – 2:30-4:00 pm ET

As the education field evolves – embracing new technologies, considering additional policies, and introducing advances in measurement – product innovation is evolving with it. The skills needed to effectively innovate research based and evidenced back learning and assessment solutions cross entrepreneurship, product management, research, and psychometrics. In this session Ida Lawrence will lead a dynamic conversation between three experts who have successfully brought these skills together to innovate impactful solutions. While their perspectives are diverse, ranging from inclusive R&D to scaled commercialization, they have advanced and evolved to meet the needs of the dynamic field we’re all navigating.

Topics of conversation will include:

    • An overview of each of their roles, and how they have observed new product development in the field of measurement evolving during their careers.
    • A deep dive into the different skills leaders need to drive product innovation and how they developed some of these “non-traditional” skills – like innovative thinking and entrepreneurship that may not have been part of their formal training.
    • A thoughtful discussion on the importance of new product innovation in measurement being grounded in equity and how each of these experts approaches that work.
    • The conversation will conclude with a speed round of the advice these experts would offer individuals in the measurement field who might be interested in applying their skills to innovate the next great measurement product and then wrap with a Q&A from the audience.

JULY 2024

Dr Tameka Payton

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

EXPLORING SELF-EMPLOYMENT WITH DR. TAMEKA PAYTON

Thursday, July 25th – 2:30-4:00 pm ET

Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey of small business ownership? Are you already in business and looking for new ideas to accelerate your growth? Join us for a professional workshop designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and current small business owners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive market.

Tameka L. Payton, PhD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Psychometric Solutions, will be facilitating the workshop. She’ll be covering essential aspects of understanding, launching, and funding a small business, offering practical guidance and actionable insights to participants. Dr. Payton’s dedication to her work with data and her goal of inspiring others to achieve their highest levels of success resonate deeply with Maya Angelou’s timeless quote: “When you learn, teach, when you get, give.” This philosophy underscores her commitment to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Topics covered include understanding the process, understanding the basic principles of opening and operating a small business, and understanding opportunities to fund your small business. 

ITC CONFERENCE

RESEARCHER 2024 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL TEST COMMISSION (ITC) CONFERENCE

July 2nd – 5th, 2024

Check out the presentations of our Women in Measurement ResearcHERs at the upcoming ITC Conference!

Towards a Justice Oriented Approach to Assessment: Unpacking Religious Bias in English Assessments from Muslim Teachers & Students.
Presenter: Dr. Shelia Lallmamode

Enacting Transformative Assessment in the Latin American Region: Understanding Lifelong Learning Trajectories of Women in Measurement in Reform Journeys
Presenter: Dr. Xaviera Gonzalez-Wegener

MAY 2024

Fireside Chat

RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DR. ELDA GARCIA

Thrsday, May 16th – 3:30-5:00 pm ET

Join us for an intimate conversation with Elda Garcia, Executive Director of National Partnerships for Imagine Learning. Elda is a nationally recognized trailblazer in the assessment and equity space. Maggie Xiong will facilitate a conversation with Elda that will dig deep into her personal and professional journey and spotlight the relationships that have been instrumental throughout her journey. Despite challenges and obstacles, she has persevered with humility and grace. Attendees will takeaway lessons learned from her experiences and recommendations for carving out the path you seek for yourself.

APRIL 2024

AERA/NCME 2024

STATE OF THE FIELD: GENDER AND RECIAL EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT – A REPORT FROM AERA, NCME, & WIM

Saturday, April 13th – 1:15-2:45 pm ET

This session highlights a new report, “State of the Field: Gender and Racial Equity in Educational Measurement,” to be released at the Annual Meeting. The listed participants are the co-authors of the report. It is the result of a collaborative initiative of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), and Women in Measurement (WIM) aimed at understanding the current state of gender and racial equity within the educational measurement field. Based on a survey of professionals’ experiences and perceptions, the study documents disparities across racial and gender groups and offers recommendations for creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.

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NCME 2024

WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT RESEARCHERs AT THE NCME CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 13th – 1:15-2:45 pm ET

Our ResearcHERs will be sharing their research at the 2024 NCME Conference. This panel discussion session, moderated by Dr. Fiona Hinds, aims to explore the narratives and experiences of Latin American and Muslim women in the field of educational measurement, and a liberation model for re-imagining an equitable system for the measurement industry that is inclusive of racial and gender equity, local culture, and language. The presenters: Dr. Shelia Lallmamode, Dr. Xaviera Gonzalez-Wegener, Dr. Leslie Rosales and Maria Hamdani, MSc will illustrate the findings of qualitative research studies and provide insight into the intersectionality of identities and experiences of Latin American and Muslim women to uncover challenges and barriers. The researchers will provide insights to explore transformative viewpoints of creating a liberation model that addresses frameworks and strategies for overcoming racial, gender, cultural and language inequities in educational measurement.

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Networking Event

2024 WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT NETWORKING RECEPTION

Thursday, April 11th – 5:30-7:30 pm ET

Get your ticket now to join Women in Measurement at City Winery Philadelphia! This event will include a ceremony honoring Dr. Lorrie Shepard as our 2024 Women in Measurement Leadership Award recipient.

Our networking event is hosted in partnership with our 2024 Trailblazer Sponsors: Pearson and edCount, LLC.

MARCH 2024

simone pollard

International Women’s Month Series

MOMS WHO MEASURE MENTORING SESSION: NAVIGATING ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY CAREERS

Thursday, March 28th – 2:30-4:00 pm ET

Currently, women CEO’s run just 10.4% of Fortune 500 companies, and only 27% of academic mothers get tenure. It can- and must- get so much better than this. In this mentoring session, a panel of highly successful scholars of education and applied measurement will share their insights on navigating academia and industry as women – and specifically, mothers- who measure. The panel will feature Dr. Fumiko Hoeft, Campus Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, UCONN Waterbury, Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman- Commonwealth Professor of Education, UVA, Dr. Bridget Hamre, Founder and CEO of Teachstone, and Dr. Aaliyah Samuel – President and CEO of CASEL. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Christina Cipriano, Associate Professor and Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale University.

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International Women’s Month Series

DEMYSTIFYING PUBLISHING WORKSHOP: A multidisciplinary APPROACH TO WRITING FOR JUSTICE AND EQUITY

Tuesday, March 26th – 3:00-4:00 pm ET

Prolific scholars Drs. Maria Elena Oliveri and Mya Poe are hosting a one-of-a-kind workshop for our Women in Measurement community. Join us as they share their journeys as writers and their approaches to collaboration, engaging with their audiences, and making an impact with their work. This interactive workshop experience will engage participants in understanding their own assets that can be leveraged in writing and publishing, as well as touch on issues related to dealing with push back, pursing grants, finding collaborators, and much more.

Stay after the workshop for informal conversation and more time to discuss your questions.

simone pollard

International Women’s Month Series

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH KAREN BARTON

Thursday, March 14th – 2:30-4:00 pm ET

Ida Lawrence will host a vibrant conversation with Karen Barton, Vice President of Assessment Operations at ETS. Karen is responsible for leading the assessment design, development and delivery functions at ETS. During this Fireside Chat, Karen will discuss journey into the measurement field, and her various professional experiences as a research scientist, a psychometrician, and an assessment designer. Join us to hear from Karen about her work at ETS leading a several-hundred person team of measurement professionals focused on re-envisioning the design and implementation of assessments, psychometrics, and scoring and reporting.

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International Women’s Month Series

RESEARCH UPDATE FROM WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT’S RESEARCHERS

Friday, March 1st – 12:00-1:00 pm ET

We are celebrating International Women’s Month with weekly events all month long! Our first event is a research update from our current cohort of ResearcHERs! Drs. Xavi Gonzalez-Wegener and Sheila Parveen Lallmamode will be sharing about their research efforts to understand the experiences and career trajectories of Latin American and Muslim women in educational measurement.

JANUARY 2024

simone pollard

Fireside Chat

KINDLING THE FLAMES FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE IN 2024!

Thursday, January 25th – 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET

Join us for a fireside chat with the co-founder of Women in Measurement, Jenn Dunn and the new WIM Chief Operating Officer, Tameka Payton. We will have a dynamic and engaging conversation facilitated by Fiona Hinds to explore highlights and challenges in their leadership journeys. We will also envision new empowerment spaces that are collaborative and supportive for women to individually and collectively develop as leaders.

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Wellness Session

AN EVENING WITH THE STRETCH ROOM

Tuesday, January 16th – 8:00 – 8:45 pm ET

We are excited to announce the Stretch Room Experience by Simone L. Pollard. The Stretch Room Experiences is a virtual stretching program that is appropriate for all sizes, shapes, mobilities, and flexibilities. There are many physical and mindfulness benefits associated with stretching including, increasing flexibility, improving range of motion, caring for your muscles, releasing stress and calming your mind. We will focus on multiple body parts and muscle groups in this 45-minute session. Bring a mat and a stretch band (scarf or belt will do) and let’s stretch together. Let stretching be how YOU take care of YOU!

DECEMBER 2023

Women of Color Session

LEADING FROM WHERE YOU ARE… WITH SELF-CARE!

Thursday, December 14th – 2:30 PM EST

This session will explore the dynamics of leadership at all levels, and the capacity to lead and take care of the things that matter most… We will explore what it means to be effective in our roles without compromising our health, families and communities. Join us to discuss what it means to prioritize self-care while being on top of our game!

NOVEMBER 2023

Interactive Workshop

PERSONAL FINANCE WITH LEANNE A. MARTIN

Thursday, November 30th – 3:30 PM EST

Join us for an enriching virtual workshop hosted by Women in Measurement, featuring the distinguished Leanne A. Martin, a seasoned expert in Financial Planning and Fiduciary Trust. With over two decades of experience, Leanne serves as a General Partner at Two Tugboats Wealth Management and holds certifications as a Certified Financial Planning Practitioner (CFP®) and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA®). Engage in discussions and activities designed to enhance your understanding of personal finance in the current economic climate. Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Register now to secure your spot in this session!

Fireside Chat

FEATURING DR. IDA LAWRENCE

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023  –  3:30 – 5:00 pm EST

Women in Measurement invites you to join us for a fireside chat featuring the remarkable Ida Lawrence, a trailblazer in the field of educational measurement. Kadriye Ercikan will facilitate an in-depth conversation that explores Ida’s career journey, her perspectives on the evolving landscape of educational measurement, and words of wisdom for aspiring women leaders in the field. 

OCTOBER 2023

CREA Conference

Center for Measurement Justice & Women In Measurement Joint Dinner Reception

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023  –  6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT

Join Women In Measurement and Center for Measurement Justice as we host an unforgettable evening of fellowship, imagination, and fun at the 2023 CREA Reception. Dinner will be provided. Tickets are limited, so register now!

AUGUST 2023

dr peggy carr

Mentoring Session

PITCHING IDEAS AND CONFRONTING REJECTION

Thursday, August 24th, 2023  –  12:30 pm EST

Join us to learn how to get your ideas heard, but also confront rejection. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Marianne Perie, Director of Assessment Research and Innovations at West Ed. She will be joined by Dr. Rochelle Michel, Deputy Executive Program Officer, Psychometrics and Research at Smarter Balanced, Lesley Muldoon, Executive Director at the National Assessment Governing Board, and Aneesha Badrinarayan, Director of State Performance Assessment Initiatives at Learning Policy Institute, who will serve as panelists.

JULY 2023

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Fireside Chat

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ELLEN FORTE

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023  –  5:00 pm EST

Join WIM’s Jennifer Dunn for a fireside chat with Ellen Forte, the CEO & Chief Scientist at edCount, LLC. Dr. Forte’s work focuses on validity evaluation and on policies for how students, including those with disabilities and English learners, engage in instructional and assessment contexts. She particularly specializes in designing, developing, and evaluating assessments for alignment quality. Dr. Forte has served as a senior advisor to several large assessment projects funded by the US Department of Education and has been a federal peer reviewer for education standards and assessments, accountability systems, state longitudinal data systems, and graduation rates. Dr. Forte serves on the Technical Advisory Committees for Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, ACT, Curriculum Associates, Project Lead the Way, and the UK Standards and Testing Agency as well as on the editorial boards for Educational Measurement (5th edition), Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, Applied Measurement in Education, and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Newsletter. She serves on the NCME Board of Directors and is Chair of the Education Division of the Association of Test Publishers. Dr. Forte wrote The Administrators’ Guide to Federal Programs for English Learners, first published in 2010 and revised in 2017, which addresses intersections among civil rights laws, education policy, and measurement and evaluation issues for English learners.

JUNE 2023

dr peggy carr

Women of Color Mentoring Circle

PERSPECTIVES ON SHOWING UP AUTHENTICALLY AND NAVIGATING ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SPACES

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023  –  3:00 pm EST

Join us to have an open conversation about showing up authentically and navigating various spaces as a woman of color. This session will be facilitated by Malitsitso Moteane, Ph.D student and Graduate Assistant at UNC Greensboro & Janine Jackson, AERA Division D Senior Representative and Senior Data Analyst at the Center for Predictive Analytics.

By registering for this session, I acknowledge that I identify as a woman of color.

MAY 2023

dr peggy carr

Mentoring Session

AI AS A CO-WORKER

Thursday, May 18th, 2023  –  3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

Join us to learn from three leading AI experts who will share their ideas about how machine learning technology will shape the measurement industry and the future of how we work. Alina von Davier of Duolingo, Narmeen Makhani of ETS, and Victoria Yaneva of NBME will offer their insight into how our workplaces will adapt to the advances in AI technology. The panelists will also share their experiences as women leaders in such a male dominated field.

Susan Lyons will be facilitating this session which will be a safe space for women, we encourage you to come ready to learn and engage.

APRIL 2023

dr peggy carr

NCME 2023

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF
MINORTITIZED MEASUREMENT PROFESSIONALS

Saturday, April 15, 2023 – 4:40 – 6:10 pm CT

Recruitment and retention of minoritized measurement professionals is critical for the field of measurement to effectively represent multiple perspectives, drive the field for cultural responsiveness and address inequities in education. In this session we will (a) present findings from research studies focusing on the experiences of racially and ethnically minoritized women working in the field of educational measurement as well as (b) highlight systemic efforts to increase the representation of Black, Brown, and Indigenous (BBI) students into the field of educational measurement.

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NCME and AERA 2023

STATE OF THE FIELD: GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT

Saturday, April 15, 2023 – 9:50 – 11:20 am CT

National employment reports show that while the demographic makeup of the workforce is now trending more female and racially/ethnically diverse than ever before, workplace inequities still persist in influential and well-compensated positions. The past three decades of employment reports within the educational measurement field mirrors these findings, making us question, what factors are holding women back from achieving parity with men? To address this question, Women in Measurement, AERA, and NCME have partnered to produce a first-of-its-kind study on workplace equity in the educational measurement community. Our study is the first to examine intersecting marginalized identity groups (e.g., women of color) and the field’s perceptions of employment diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. In this session, we will present our preliminary findings of a census survey administered to students and professionals affiliated with WIM, AERA, and NCME on key indicators including social identity, employment position, educational training, professional experiences, salary and perceptions of DEI.

dr peggy carr

NCME 2023

MOVING TOWARDS AN EQUITABLE AND JUST PROFESSION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FIELD

Thursday, April 13th, 2023  –  8:00 – 9:30 pm CT

Many scholars and advocates have justifiably critiqued the slow pace of the educational measurement field in addressing inequities especially as it relates to racism. After all, Edmund Gordon (1995) and others (e.g., Hood, 1998; Gould, 1981) have been writing about inequities in our field for more than 30 years. Currently, there are a number of efforts underway that aim to make educational assessment more equitable and just. This discussion session highlights efforts that are focusing on diversifying the pool of professionals who work in our field to reflect the population of test takers. More specifically, our session features the efforts of three organizations committed to improving the representation of women and people from marginalized communities in educational measurement. Each of the three organizations—The Center for Measurement Justice, Women in Measurement, and The Center for Assessment—are trying to address different aspects of this work, while navigating multiple challenges and gaining critical perspectives. This “organized discussion” will feature brief, introductory presentations by representatives of the three organizations and a facilitated, transparent discussion about our early successes and key, critical challenges we face as we work to scale our efforts.

dr peggy carr

Networking Event

2023 WOMEN IN MEASUREMENT NETWORKING RECEPTION

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023  –  6:00 – 7:30 pm CDT

Please join us at Osteria via Stato in Chicago, IL to connect with the Women in Measurement community. This event will include a ceremony honoring Dr. Peggy Carr as our 2023 Women in Measurement Leadership Award Recipient. This event is free and open to all. A dinner buffet, beer and wine will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below to let us know you are coming!

Our Women in Measurement Networking Reception is made possible by edCount, which is sponsoring this event in honor of its 20-year anniversary. A celebration of edCount will immediately follow the Women in Measurement Networking Reception and will continue until at least 10pm, all are welcome to join and stay!

This event is also supported by our other 2023 Champion-level Sponsors: Curriculum Associates, ETS, NBME, NWEA, and Pearson. Thank you for supporting our mission of advancing gender and racial equity in the field of educational measurement!

MARCH 2023 – International Women’s Month Event Series

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Fireside Chat

ELAINE MONTILLA, CTO FOR PEARSON SCHOOL AND DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ADVOCATE

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023  –  5:00 – 6:00 pm EST

Join WIM’s Jennifer Dunn for a fireside chat with Elaine Montilla, the Chief Technology Officer for Pearson School. Elaine is a former CIO, a TEDx speaker, A Forbes Technology council member and the founder of 5xminority, Inc., a company and social media brand dedicated to empowering and elevating the voices of women and underrepresented minorities. Our discussion will explore how advocating for minoritized women became foundational to Elaine’s personal mission, strategies she has used to successfully navigate male-dominated workplaces, and her perspective on the similarities and differences in the status of the diversity and inclusivity culture journey of two fields (technology and educational assessment).

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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

NERA Session Speakers

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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Networking Reception

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.