Dear ISDP student members and trainees,
We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Meet The ProfessorsBreakfast at ISDP 2026! We are once again partnering with the DEI Committee to provide a unique opportunity for students and trainees to connect with faculty around shared identities and experiences.
You’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with professors who are open to discussing a wide range of personal and professional identities, including but not limited to:
- Race, ethnicity, and cultural background
- Gender identity and expression
- Sexual orientation and LGBTQ+ experiences
- Disability and accessibility
- Mental health, wellness, and work-life balance
- First-generation student/professional experiences
- Navigating academia as a minority
- Balancing being a caretaker in academia
- Research interests or challenges faced by underrepresented groups (as participants)
- Navigating research funding in the current climate
- Community-engaged research or outreach
These conversations are designed to foster a safe and inclusive space, where diverse perspectives are welcome, and confidentiality is respected. It’s an opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply listen in a supportive and open environment.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Friday, 11/13 from 8:00-9:00 AM CST
- Location: Astor Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel
A list of participating faculty along with their discussion topics and research interests is attached [link]. This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, postbac, and postdoc attendees. We look forward to your participation in these important and enriching discussions!