CSU SB - Scenario #3 by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb There is an upcoming event in the discipline. This will be a great opportunity for your new first year mentee to make great connections in the field and meet lifelong friends and collaborators. You have a meeting with them and discuss their attendance. You inform them of the logistical details of the conference, the reimbursement procedures and how to communicate with their professors about missed classes. Where might there be challenges for marginalized groups or groups from different cultures in this scenario? en-us 2024-01-17 13:46:07 UTC 2024-01-17 19:45:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Stress that people in the sciences might be more accepting. That they can be representative of their background. Encourage them to face challenges. Be completely supportive. Listen to their concerns. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852380994 2024-01-17 19:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852380994 People with different gender identities. Under-representative groups, people with challenging economic needs. (obviously some overlap here). https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852384979 2024-01-17 19:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852384979 It should never matter theoretically, but it will matter to the student directly and how they are perceived and treated by others https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852385799 2024-01-17 19:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852385799 From the word go. Many people, especially here, many students may not feel as though they do not belong. Impostor syndrome. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852388019 2024-01-17 19:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852388019 Basically everywhere! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852399877 2024-01-17 19:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852399877 All the beurocratic steps needed to take to get to the conference and get paid to do so. Even the reimbursement is a challenge if students don't have the money to front. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852400819 2024-01-17 19:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852400819 As I'm not in in this position, so I would definitely like some additional thoughts on this https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852401005 2024-01-17 19:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852401005 Most people who haven't been to one of these events before. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852402068 2024-01-17 19:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852402068 Regardless of identity, I think people in general may feel self-conscious when trying something new... https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852405114 2024-01-17 19:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852405114 Try not to send a student alone to an event like this. Go with them. Send groups of students. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852405622 2024-01-17 19:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/rhscc43lxzlcjfvb/wish/2852405622