Faculty who are doing research on women, gender, and sexuality can find a strong support system and network at IRWG.
Funds, resources such as space and technology, and administrative support are available for faculty-initiated residencies, projects, groups, and collaborations.
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Read below for information on:
* Faculty Affiliates program
* Opportunities to get involved
* Current faculty led programs and initiatives
There are over 180 IRWG faculty affiliates from more than 61 different departments which make up a core group we look to for creating collaborations, meeting like-minded scholars, and participating in planning sessions and brainstorming to build ambitious research projects. Gender may be the primary focus of their work, or it may be just one part among many.
Faculty affiliates also take part in Expert Advisory Panels, who convene for lunchtime conversations and reviews of each other's grant proposals and other similar written work. Co-facilitated by director Anna Kirkland, and director of research development, Dr. Jocelyn Stitt, these regular meetings include IRWG affiliates, postdoctoral fellows, and other gender scholars from the 3 campuses, with lunch provided in Lane Hall. Attendees will receive a copy of the work to be reviewed in advance. The goal of these panels is to augment our faculty networks and to spur interesting, new relationships and ideas.
| Program or Initiative Title | Summary |
|---|---|
ARTEMIS (Alliance To End Preventable Maternal and Infant Morbidities and Mortalities) |
Scholars of ARTEMIS will have an impact on improving the health and well-being of globally underserved populations with a specific focus on women and newborn health. |
Black Feminist Health Studies (BFHS) |
This faculty led program seeks to bring together diverse speakers and researchers working in the emerging field of black feminist health sciences. |
Colonialism, Race, and Sexualities Initiative (CRSI) |
This program seeks to develop forums and dialogue produced at the junction of postcolonial, empire, comparative ethnic, critical race, gender, and sexuality studies. |
Consortium for Gender Responsive Prisoner Healthcare |
The Consortium for Gender-Responsive Prisoner Healthcare aims to gather the often-siloed efforts of academics, formerly incarcerated people, healthcare professionals, prisoner advocates, victims and their families, Department of Corrections officials, and public health directors to provide gender-responsive, trauma-informed care for people incarcerated. |
"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the IRWG core and affiliated faculty, attending lectures and related events, as well as having the honor of presenting my own work for IRWG and several classes taught by IRWG faculty. . . I am grateful for the developing collaborations. Thank you again for your support and for the opportunity to work with the faculty and staff at IRWG."
- NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Michigan State University, 2016-17 IRWG Senior Visiting Scholar