some folks might be interested in this
ken
kenneth harrow
professor emeritus
dept of english
michigan state university
517 803-8839
harrow@msu.edu
From: MIT Forum for Equity <alumnilearn@mit.edu>
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 7:02 AM
To: harrow@alum.mit.edu <harrow@alum.mit.edu>
Subject: MIT Forum for Equity: On Challenges Facing Math & Physics [Webcast]
Register for the 1/28 discussion with theoretical physicist Jim Gates '73, PhD '77
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Presented by the MIT Alumni Association, the MIT Forum for Equity aims to engage alumni/ae through thoughtful online conversations that help educate, inform, and examine issues of social justice, and help to catalyze change in our communities and in the world. | | On Challenges Facing Math and Physics | | MIT Forum for Equity Webcast Series | Thursday, January 28 | 3:30–5:00 p.m. ET | This interactive forum will feature a discussion between Sylvester James Gates, Jr. '73, PhD '77, a theoretical physicist known for his work on supersymmetry, supergravity, and superstring theory, and Edray Goins, a professor of mathematics at Pomona College. During the webcast, Gates and Goins will address the challenges facing traditionally underrepresented populations in math and physics. | Sylvester James Gates, Jr. '73, PhD '77
Ford Foundation Professor of Physics, Affiliate Mathematics Professor, and Watson Institute for International Studies and Public Affairs Faculty Fellow, Brown University | | | Edray Goins
Professor of Mathematics, Pomona College | | | Upcoming MIT Forum for Equity Webcast | Equity in Engineering Education | Wednesday, February 24 | Noon–1:00 p.m. ET | Featuring Christopher Rose '79, SM '81, PhD '85, professor of engineering and associate provost, STEM Initiatives, Brown University; Alisha Sarang-Sieminski '98, associate dean, professor of engineering, Olin College; and Justin Schwartz PhD '90, dean of engineering, Pennsylvania State University | MIT Forum for Equity webcasts are open to all MIT alumni. Live captions will be available, and the archived conversation will be available to watch on the MIT Alumni Association YouTube channel within one week of broadcast. Watch past Forums for Equity. | The MIT Forum for Equity is sponsored in part by MindHandHeart, a coalition of students, faculty, and staff with fresh insights, new ideas, and diverse perspectives who work to strengthen the fabric of our MIT community. | | MIT Alumni Association
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