Research on unconscious bias shows how the brain takes shortcuts that can be informed by socialized biases. Beginning with the roots of prejudice, this interactive presentation demonstrates its progression from thoughts, to words, to actions. Using case studies, discussion and real-life examples, this workshop asks participants to consider the ways in which prejudice stands in the way of creating an inclusive organization. The session, facilitated by Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, will be at the VCU Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/100/1712584800000.

A planning session about a clothing swap will take place at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., and include when the event should take place and how to best support the event. For more information, contact Russ Kerr at info@thepacecenter.com.

Are you a special educator with a provisional license in special education - general curriculum in Virginia? The School of Education's fully online Graduate Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching is built for you. Learn more about the program's discounted 27-credit-hour program that meets your licensure requirements according to your timeline. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CertSpecSP24.

Learn how to develop a clear, focused, complex research question. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Take a brain break to relax and move your body. This 30-minute virtual class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, will help you practice noticing and releasing tension with gentle movement and stretching that can be done at your desk. This mindful movement class is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IVrjYo For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to ask questions about the graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/HealthCareCertQA-04-09 For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/graduate-info-and-qa-sessions/.

This documentary explores how prosthetic science challenges conventional thinking about limb loss. The film showcases cutting-edge research in robotics and neuroscience driving the creation of innovative prosthetic devices. Additionally, it shares personal experiences of amputees who benefit from these innovations. The documentary highlights the potential of this transformative science to improve the quality of life for individuals with limb loss, particularly children and veterans who face unique challenges and opportunities. The screening, in the lecture room of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., is free, but registration at the following URL is recommended. For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/real-life-film-series.html.

Join Richmond Youth Development Network for morning tai chi at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. This introductory class is intended for anyone interested in starting their day by destressing and connecting to their bodies and breath through slow, soft and rooted movement. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 2. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/138/1712664000000.

Join the launch of the Convergence Labs @VCU AI+ to learn about VCU's new model for transdisciplinary research. The presentation, in response to recommendations by the One VCU Repositioning Task Force, will be held in Room 216, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. The session will include opportunities for brainstorming about the intersection of AI and art, computing, health disparities, ethics and integrity, medicine, neuroscience and teaching and learning. This follows the faculty interest survey distributed earlier this year. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/axDMkMTwhYqTe5W6A.

Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node and guest speaker Ravi Hadimani, Ph.D., an associate professor and director of the Biomagnetics Laboratory at VCU, for the group's speaker series. He will share insights into his research on “Personalized Human Brain Phantom and Rat Brain Phantom for Testing and Training Cyber Attacks and Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Attacks.” Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeiqpj0qGtIF-kht26UZsujcuec2jZ0- For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or visit http://cci-cvn.org.

VCU Education Abroad will host an informational session about studying abroad in England. The event will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Hear from students who have studied at the universities of Surry, Bristol and Westminster and learn about recent programs in England led by VCU faculty. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1932635.

Roy Sabo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biostatistics, will lead a discussion at a lunch research seminar via Zoom hosted by the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvf-ytqD8iGd1SbZMNIPg-2QJimTME2OIW.

Explore the future of flavor creation in the da Vinci Center's design thinking workshop. Discover how AI and culinary arts intersect to create innovative taste experiences. Come to the SHIFT retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for hands-on activities and discussions led by experienced chef and educator Garrett Eagleton as participants unlock the potential of AI in flavor creation. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/foodlab For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Deciding when the time is right to retire, including estimating retirement expenses, closing any income gap and understanding key milestones that can impact retirement finances will be discussed in this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3VAnbEz For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

The VCU and VCU Health communities are invited to attend the 2024 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. Loren Melton Glasper, granddaughter of Herman D. Melton, Sr. will present the Riese-Melton Award. The ceremony will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Corey Martin at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AC5raf5DoMu7jKRo8.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration until Friday, April 26. This five-day course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL. For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.