Wed, November 15, 12pm - 1pm
Kresge Building 2, Biostatistics Conference Room, Rm 426
Dr. Vable argues for the importance of code review and will provide recommendations for successful implementation for 1) the research laboratory, 2) the code author, and 3) the code reviewer. Code review isn’t always glamorous, but it is critically important for science and reproducibility. Humans are fallible; that’s why we need code review.
Today’s Media Landscape and What It Means For Public Health with Dick Tofel
Wed, November 15, 1pm-1:50pm
Kresge 502
Join former news executive Dick Tofel to talk about today’s media landscape and how best to navigate it as a public health leader. Lunch will be served.
SBS DIB Film Screening of Dawnland by the Upstander Project
Wed. November 15, 5:30pm - 7pm
FXB G12
Created by the Upstander Project, the film grapples with the legacy of U.S. policies that systematically removed Native children from their homes, exploring attempts by the country’s first-ever Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Maine to confront this dark history.
The one-hour screening will be followed by a 30-minute facilitated discussion on the issues raised by the film. Dinner will be provided.
Leading with Empathy: A Conversation with Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Friday, November 17, 1:00 PM
Kresge G1
Now a fellow at Harvard and a role model to many, Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand, will reflect on what it’s like to make hard but compassionate policy choices under a global spotlight.
SAVE THE DATE: Truth Talk: Strategies For Difficult Dialogues In An Age Of Challenging Communications
Tues, November 21, 1pm-1:50pm
Kresge G3
In this event, attendees will acquire skills for engaging in effective conversations in various settings, including scientific discussions, classroom interactions, and personal conversations at home. The Harvard Longwood Ombuds office will provide practical strategies and insights to navigate challenging dialogues, and fostering better communication.