Virtual meet up

April 16 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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May 5 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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UNB Fredericton

April 29 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Active Learning Lab, Room 303
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May 20 | 12:10 - 1 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Active Learning Lab, Room 303
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Virtual

April 22 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Students, staff and faculty
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Workshop overview

Research in various fields, such as neuroscience and psychology, has highlighted the impact of unconscious or implicit bias on decision-making within organizations, including in the hiring process.

This workshop will introduce participants to unconscious bias, help them understand how biases impact the hiring process, help them reflect on their own biases and understand how they can minimize the impact of these biases in the hiring process.

Presenter

Tana Turner is owner and principal consultant of Turner Consulting Group Inc. She has worked in the field of equity, diversity and inclusion since 1987.

She works primarily in the non-profit and public sectors to assess the equity, diversity and inclusion efforts of organizations and support their ability to implement bias-free hiring practices, hire a more diverse workforce, create a more inclusive working environment and deliver services that meet the needs of a diverse client population.

Virtual

April 23 | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Students, staff and faculty
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Workshop overview

New Brunswick has introduced a new Accessibility Act (2024), marking an important shift in how accessibility is understood and applied across the province. While the legislation sets the direction, the standards and requirements are still being developed, making this a critical moment for universities and post-secondary institutions to engage early and meaningfully.

This webinar offers a clear, practical overview of accessibility regulations in Canada, with a focus on what New Brunswick’s new legislation means for teaching, learning, digital spaces and service delivery.

Designed for non‑technical audiences, the session explores how accessibility is moving from a “best practice” to a shared responsibility. We will explore how accessibility shows up in day-to-day work, from course design and communication to policies and student support.

The webinar will also introduce key federal and international frameworks, including the Accessible Canada Act and EN 301 549, and explain how they connect to New Brunswick’s accessibility requirements.

This session is ideal for faculty, staff and administrators involved in creating or sharing information, services or learning materials.

Presenter

Mitch Baird has a broad background that includes health and nutrition, yoga, training and deep cultural insights from the Cayuga Wolf Clan Knowledge-Keepers of Six Nations and beyond. He is renowned for his ability to solve any information technology issue and find effective solutions for a variety of needs.

With over 20 years of experience providing technical solutions and staff training in both Indigenous and mainstream non-profit and small business sectors, Mitch is adept at working within tight budgets. His skills span website development, graphic design, and consulting on large IT projects and Federal Privacy compliance.

Recently, Mitch was selected for a federal accessibility advisory board, highlighting his commitment to making technology accessible for all.

UNB Fredericton

May 6 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library, Active Learning Lab, Room 318
Students, staff and faculty
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UNB Saint John

May 13 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Phillip Oland Hall, Room 105
Students, staff and faculty
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Workshop overview

We all hope that contentious conversations can be guided by empathy, respect and reason, yet they often feel frustrating or circular. This workshop introduces a surprising tool for bridging divides: a “human-friendly math tool box” inspired by developments in behavioural economics, psychology and decision science.

Without requiring participants to engage in formal mathematics, Jon Sensinger demonstrates how math-informed frameworks can clarify values, reveal shared goals and reframe disagreements. Through examples such as equity vs. equality and targeted hiring and prosperity, participants will learn practical ways to move conversations forward. Interactive and accessible to all, regardless of math background or political perspective, this session focuses not on getting the math right, but on helping dialogue go better.

Presenter

Jon Sensinger is the director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and a professor of electrical engineering at UNB, situated on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Wolastoqiyik. Trained as an interdisciplinary biomedical engineer and as a clinical prosthetist and licensed as a professional engineer in New Brunswick, he has worked in Chicago and Thailand and co-founded Coapt LLC, the first company to successfully market pattern recognition for prostheses.

His research interests include prostheses, exoskeletons, human-machine interfaces and curiosity-driven artificial intelligence. He leads a team of faculty, scientists, engineers, clinicians and students who share a commitment to improving lives locally and globally.

Jon is a generally curious person who values integrity, wonder and future generations. His personal interests include supporting Wabanaki friends, land, and languages; chess; taekwondo; ultimate Frisbee; instrument-making and playing; and reading and recommending books.