Women+ in Technology Group

BTAA - WIT | Mini Conference
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Conference Topic: Empowering You
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024
10:00 EDT – 12:00 Noon
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“Everything you ever wanted is learning how to draw it out of yourself because you are that powerful.” – Lumalia
Keynote: Sara Tage-Pederson
We will learn from Sara about she empowered herself, then we will learn from our trusted guides how to build our own Recommendation Letter. This will be helpful for all members of IT. One of the most difficult tasks in today’s world is to define our best features and our assets, let’s focus on that and empower ourselves!

BTAA - WIT | Wellness / Ice Breaker Coffee Catchup
2024-03-20 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Let’s take the time to focus on Wellness and getting to know each other better.
Host: Jennifer Swaney, University of Michigan

Self-Care is Not Selfish | Making Wellness a Priority
2024-04-04 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Livingston Campus | Lucy Stone Hall | Room B110, 54 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Self-Care is Not Selfish | Making Wellness a Priority
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2:00pm -3:00 pm
Format: Hybrid Format, In-person and zoom
Location: Livingston Campus | Lucy Stone Hall | Room B110
54 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ
Also via Zoom
Are you struggling with stress at work? At home? Somewhere else? Do you have some techniques to support your well-being but want more? Join Rutgers W+ in IT (WIT) as we share some of our favorite wellness and self-care resources. Feel free to bring your favorite resources to share.
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If the weather cooperates after the event we will take a walk to get some frozen yogurt at 16 Handles!

BTAA - WIT | Guidance for New and Younger people in the Workforce
2024-04-17 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Are you new to the work force? Do you want to learn from more seasoned employees? This is the time to ask those questions and learn from each other.
Host: Courtney Louise Fleeger, University of Illinois

BTAA - WIT | Learn more about Sharepoint
2024-05-15 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Host: Ishrat Fatima, Northwestern
Ishrat will take us through how Northwestern uses Sharepoint at their university. We will discuss the following:
What features do you use in Sharepoint with your team?
How do you use SharePoint
If you don’t use SharePoint what collaboration tool do you use?

Rutgers WIT - Working Group Meeting
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Join our working group committee as we plan events for the upcoming year.

BTAA – WIT | (un)Biased?
2024-07-17 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Zoom
Let’s really talk about what it means to be (un)Biased
Host: Mehrnaz Ahmadi Joobaneh, University of Wisconsin

BTAA - WIT - Neurodivergence in the workplace, you are not broken
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Host: Murday Kimmaree and Eric Postel, Indiana University
We will discuss about neurodivergence in the workplace, most importantly, you are NOT broken.
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Rutgers Women+ in Technology - Working Group Meeting
2024-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York), 2024-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for our quarterly Working Group Meeting.
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BTAA – WIT | Climbing the career ladder vs being amazing in your role and growing in different ways
2024-09-18 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Host: Krista Dunger, University of Michigan

Cybersecurity and You (Why is it important and what is my role?)
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
In this engaging virtual session, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of cybersecurity and explore why it matters to each one of us, regardless of our technical background. We all play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital lives, our organizations, and our communities. So, grab your virtual seat, and let’s unravel the mysteries of cyberspace together!

Remember, cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and encryption—it’s about empowering ourselves and our colleagues to navigate the digital landscape safely. So, mark your calendars, and let’s plan to make this session both informative and fun!

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BTAA – WIT | Frozen Moments
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Hosts: Courtney Terry & Audrey McNeill, Rutgers

BTAA – WIT | Continuous Improvement
2024-11-20 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Host: Nina Hamedani, University of Maryland

BTAA – WIT | Neurodivergence in the workplace: You are not broken
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
RESCHEDULED: Neurodivergence in the Workplace: You Are Not Broken | Kimmaree Murday and Eric Postel, Indiana University
This one-hour session will explore real-world scenarios to discuss how to foster understanding and how to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Ethical AI: Wishful Thinking or Reality? (*NEW COFFEE CATCHUP TIME 11:30am)
2025-01-15 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Please join us for a coffee catch-up on the critical topic of AI, specifically GenAI. As this technology rapidly advances, becoming integrated into both our daily and professional lives, it brings significant ethical challenges and concerns. Are these ethical issues an inevitable trade-off for the unprecedented efficiency that AI offers, or can we aim for something better?

In our thought-provoking discussion, we’ll explore what it takes to make AI more inclusive, ethically-driven, and trustworthy. We’ll also look ahead to the future of AI technology and consider how ethical considerations can enhance its usability and impact. Let’s come together to discuss, question, and envision a future where AI not only revolutionizes our lives but does so in a fair and ethical manner.

Host: Victoria Abramenka-Lachheb

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2025 Privacy Everywhere Conference
2025-01-24 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Human-centered by Design

Friday, January 24, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, 405 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL and Online
Free | Lunch available for in-person attendees

Decisions about privacy impact every aspect of our professional, educational, and personal lives. This in-person conference, with streaming available, explores a human-centered approach to privacy—balancing innovation with privacy rights and ethical data use. Sessions will cover critical topics, including human-centric data systems, privacy by design, the ethical challenges of data collection, the intersection of privacy and public safety in police surveillance technology and the role of AI in privacy. Attendees will gain insights into privacy principles from legal, ethical, and industry perspectives, leaving equipped to implement human-centered privacy practices in higher education and beyond.

Registration for conference with lunch closes January 13. Registration for in person or online attendance without lunch closes January 23.

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BTAA - Mini Conference - From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence Mini-Conference
2025-02-26 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for an interactive session on how to manage Imposter Syndrome and bring Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence, presented by Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Illinois. We will then have the opportunity to work with BTAA colleagues and take a deep dive into finding solutions and our own self-confidence.
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Rutgers Women+ in Technology – Working Group Meeting
2025-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York), 2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom

BTAA - Coffee Catchup | Handling non-promotable work/tasks
2025-03-19 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Often we might be assigned non-promotable tasks without realizing the impact it has on our overall well-being and career path. We will collaborate in groups and listen to how folks have recognized they are being assigned non-promotable tasks and ways to navigate it. What will this project do for me? How do folks outside of my team see this work? How am I being perceived? What can *I* do about it?
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Spring 2025 - Rutgers WIT Hybrid Event - Fight Burnout at Work
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | RAB 110: 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414, 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Fight Burnout at Work
This event will be hybrid, in person in New Brunswick and also available online.
Dr. Ruth Adams Building: 110B
Campus: Cook / Douglass
Address: 12 Chemistry Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414
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The strong resiliency of women in the workplace is well documented, but burnout is a serious health issue that can still affect anyone. And the biggest work-related factors in burnout—overwork, lack of control, and unfair treatment—are much more common experiences for women all over the world. In this video, we talk about actions you can take to cope. These include prioritizing basics—like exercise and sleep—staying connected with loved ones, and seeking guidance on what to prioritize at work. By taking steps to address and prevent burnout, you can improve your overall well-being and professional success.
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BTAA - Coffee Catchup | Networking / Get To Know Each Other
2025-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us to network and have the opportunity to connect with peers and build relationships in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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BTAA - Coffee Catchup | Gen Z Perspectives on the Higher Ed IT Workplace
2025-05-21 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Share and discuss perspectives and observations on how GenZ is experiencing the Higher Ed IT Workplace.
Original ask: Would love to hear from Gen Z as they are entering in and becoming leaders in the IT workforce – what are their observations of the Higher Ed workplace? What do they wish they could change? What do they wish Millennials, X, Boomers knew?
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BTAA – Coffee Catchup | Tech Tools, what are some lesser known tools that you have used?
2025-06-18 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Facilitated by: Laura Gordon, Rutgers University
Tools have changed often over time. Have you found some great tools that you would like to share with everyone?

BTAA – Coffee Catchup | GenAI Can VS should. Eco impact!
2025-07-16 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
This month we will dig deeper into discussion started during the January Coffee Catchup about GenAI and the ethical considerations of its use, focusing specifically on its environmental impact.

Rutgers WIT - Makerspace Event / Froyo!
2025-08-14 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rutgers, Makerspace | Livingston Campus, 35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, 08854
Join us for a tour of the Rutgers Makerspace! Then Froyo at 16 Handles!
We will have a guided tour and a demonstration of Sublimation printing, which is a process that uses high heat and pressure to transfer your design from sublimation paper directly onto your chosen product (material or fabric). The combination of pressure and heat embeds your artwork for long-lasting and vibrant results.

You will also have an opportunity to purchase an 8 x 10 jigsaw puzzle or tote bag with a design or a picture ** for approximately $5.00. The Makerspace does not accept cash; they do take Credit Cards and Apple/Goold Pay. You will pay onsite the day of the event.

** We will need to email your 8 1/2” x 11” High-resolution picture prior to the day of the event. Email your image to: schwerdt@oit.rutgers.edu

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Parking: You must have a valid Rutgers Parking pass to park on campus. If you don’t have one, please email us at: schwerdt@oit.rutgers.edu so we can work on getting you a single-day pass.

BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | What are your favorite professional development tips and tools?
2025-08-20 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Facilitated by: Sarah Cross, Northwestern University
Join us for an engaging discussion where we share our favorite professional development tips and tools. Bring your questions and be ready to share your own experiences as we learn and grow together.
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BTAA WIT - Coffee Catchup | Overwhelmed But Professional: Strategies for Keeping Balanced When Chaos Erupts.
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
Facilitated by: Ritika Giri, Northwestern University
This informal discussion will explore practical strategies for staying grounded, setting boundaries, and maintaining professionalism, even in the midst of overload. Bring your experiences, tips, and questions as we support each other in finding balance during the busiest and most unpredictable times.
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Rutgers WIT Working Group Meeting
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for our quarterly Rutgers Women+ in IT Working Group / Planning meeting. We will be discussing upcoming meetings.
Register: https://go.rutgers.edu/wit-meeting
