Select Speeches, Writings + Appearances
President Barabino is a thought leader and sought after speaker in STEM education and research, faculty development, workforce development, public policy, and diversity and inclusion.
From Gilda's Desk
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Reaction to Yesterday's Supreme Court Decision
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Lessons Learned from Trombone Shorty
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On the Crisis in Ukraine
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Celebrating and reflecting on Juneteenth 2021
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Engineers Week: Celebrating Engineers of Note
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End of Year 2020
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Kamala Harris's Historic Selection
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Exercise Your Right to Vote
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A Reflection on the Death of John Lewis
Powerful Learning Environments
President Barabino joined Tom Vanderark on a new episode of Getting Smart to talk about to talk about the idea that engineering must be for everyone and Olin's powerful learning environments.
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Science Must Be for Everyone
The vital link between scientific outcomes and evidence-based public policy relies on public trust in science—and public trust in science in turn relies on full participation, engagement and representativeness in science.
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Technology is one of the few industries that brought certainty to a time of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Microsoft teams meetings to Telehealth visits, 2020 proved to be a pivotal year for the role technology plays in our daily lives. We heard from leaders in the tech industry as they provide insight into what future trends may look like in the workforce and beyond.
The Science of Mentorship Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Barabino shares how she responded to a lack of mentorship, where she found supportive networks, and how she’s creating inclusive environments so that marginalized students don’t have to face the same obstacles.
Listen here2020 Highlights
11/23/20: Dean's Lecture & Colloquium on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM
11/16/20: NEJHE: Higher Education Must Do Its Part...
11/12/20: #DIRC20: How Research Can Make STEM Fields More Inclusive
10/23/20: NASEM Main Session: Prevention Program Panel
10/06/20: Xavier University Founder's Day Convocation
09/25/20: NACME Symposium: Fall 2020
09/11/20: Science Magazine: Systemic equity in education
08/05/20: Greater Boston: Forging a Path as a Black Women in Chemical Engineering
06/29/20: NASEM Town Hall: COVID-19, Systemic Racism, and the Responses of HBCUs...