Statistics EDI Series: Melania Alvarez

  • Date: 05/02/2023
  • Time: 11:00
Lecturer(s):
Melania Alvarez, UBC
Location: 

University of British Columbia

Topic: 

Addressing Mathematical Inequity in Indigenous Education

Description: 

In order to positively narrow the educational gap between the Indigenous communities and the rest of the population, there needs to be a continuous and long-term intervention for change. By leaving behind the philosophy of reduced expectations, mathematical scientists and educators in Western Canada have introduced a variety of interesting and challenging programs. Our first step has been to build partnerships with elders and schools run by Indigenous communities, as well as with urban public schools with a high concentration of at-risk students and Indigenous Students. With their input and support, a variety of outreach programs have been implemented, which will be described in this talk.

Other Information: 

Location: ESB 4192

Time: 11am Pacific

Lunch & facilitated discussion: 11.50am - 12.30pm 

 

This talk is one of the Statistics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Speaker Series. For more information and a list of speakers, please visit: https://www.stat.ubc.ca/equity_goals

 

After the talk, we will be hosting an in-person facilitated discussion (lunch provided). If you would like to attend the virtual talk or the lunch, please register using this link.