Rotman Management Magazine Speaker Series – 4 Short Talks About What’s Next
GATE Research Associate Carmina Ravanera speaks about her feature article in Rotman Management Magazine in their Fall issue launch event. | September 22, 2021
Yolande Strengers and Jenny Kennedy on “The Smart Wife” – GA:P Event Series
Join us as we discuss the life and times of "the Smart Wife"—feminized digital assistants who are friendly and sometimes flirty, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. | October 21, 2021
Dr. Jen Gunter on “Menopause Mythbusters”
Together, Dr. Gunter and Dr. Kaplan will explore and debunk many of the myths and misogynist attitudes surrounding menopause, while uncovering the impact that misinformation and a lack of reliable research has on women’s health. | Nov 22, 2021
Women in data science: Careers and opportunities – GA:P Event Series
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this panel invites industry leaders to discuss emerging career opportunities in this new field as well as how organizations are using gender analysis to drive business performance, execute inclusive design, and interpret insights. | May 20, 2021
Why gender inclusive design? Product and service design for everyone – GA:P Events Series
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this event featured a panel of business leaders discussing how gendered analysis helped them to uncover hidden opportunities, innovate, improve performance and grow their businesses. | April 22, 2021
Heather McGhee on “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”
In conversation with Sarah Kaplan, Heather McGhee, an expert in economic and social policy, offers an exploration about the self-destructive bargain of white supremacy and its rising cost to all of us. | April 7, 2021
Arlan Hamilton on “It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage”
Sarah Kaplan chatted with Arlan Hamilton, author and Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of colour, women, and/or LGBT. This was an empowering conversation about finding your voice and working your way into any room. | March 24, 2021
David G. Smith & W. Brad Johnson on “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies”
Nouman Ashraf chats with David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson on whether men are the key to gender equality and their new book "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace."
Susan Fowler on “Whistleblower: My Unlikely Journey to Silicon Valley and Speaking Out Against Injustice”
In conversation with Susan Fowler, as she shares her extraordinary story of the sexual harassment and retaliation she experienced at Uber and the determination and resilience that reveals what it takes--and what it means--to be a whistleblower. | February 18, 2021
More than pronouns: A dialogue on trans-inclusion in the workplace
Co-hosted by Career Exploration & Education, SGDO and U of T Alumni Relations, this event explored practical suggestions, strategies and resources which can support trans and nonbinary students and alumni in their career development. | February 18, 2021