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SUMMARY:Florence Nightingale Day 2026 at Simon Fraser University
DESCRIPTION:On May 1\, CANSSI and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science will celebrate Florence Nightingale Day 2026 at Simon Fraser University! \nThis one-day event is part of an international celebration that gives high school students\, especially those from traditionally under-represented groups\, a chance to explore educational and career opportunities in statistics and data science. It is named after Florence Nightingale\, the widely known founder of modern nursing who was also a ground-breaking statistician credited with inventing the pie chart. \nSFU’s Florence Nightingale Day 2026 will take place at the university’s Burnaby campus and will include fun hands-on activities\, panel discussions featuring university students and professionals\, and opportunities for participants to ask questions about studying and working in statistics and data science. The day has three goals: \n\nTo give participants an understanding of the strong benefits of studying statistics and data science for their future career paths\nTo give participants a glimpse of what studying statistics and data science in university is like\nTo promote diversity in statistics and data science by encouraging and inspiring high school students from all communities to explore statistical sciences\n\nLunch is free for all participating students and teachers. \nWhat Happens at Florence Nightingale Day\nWhat does the day look like? Check out these stories and photos from past events: \n\nFlorence Nightingale Day 2024\nFlorence Nightingale Day 2023\n\n\nFlorence Nightingale Day gives high school students a chance to ask questions and explore activities related to statistics and data science.\n\nHow to Participate\nSpace is limited\, and we can’t guarantee that everyone who signs up will be able to participate. Please use the links below to express your interest\, and we will follow up to confirm your participation. \nHigh School Teachers\nIf you would like to bring your class or a group of students to Florence Nightingale Day 2026\, we can make it easy by providing transportation and a free lunch for you and your students. \nNOTE: We have reached our capacity and are no longer accepting group applications for this year. If you would like to be put on a list for next year\, please contact us at info@canssi.ca to express your interest. \n\n\nStudents\nIf you would like to attend on your own\, please sign up here and we’ll contact you as soon as possible. \n\nNote that we can reimburse you for your travel costs to and from the event. \n\nVolunteers\nWe are looking for individuals to help us plan and organize the activities for this event. \nIf you are interested in helping out either before the event or on the day\, please sign up here to get more information. \nSchedule of Activities\n(Tentative schedule; all times are Pacific Time) \n\n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n9.30–9:45\nRegistration\n\n\n9:45–10:15\nWelcome and Icebreaker Game\n\n\n10:15–11:00\nUndergraduate and Graduate Student Panel \n\n\nDaniel Smith (Undergraduate\, Data Science)\n\n\nFergus Dalton (Master’s Student\, History\, Quantitative\, and Theoretical (HQT) Psychology)\n\n\nDeclan O’Sullivan (Undergraduate\,  Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major)\n\n\nSarah Jassim (Undergraduate\, Health Science)\n\n\nNancy Nanqian Tang (Undergraduate\, Actuarial Science)\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00–11:15\nBreak\n\n\n11:15–12:30\nInteractive Activities\n\n\n12:30–1:15\nLunch\n\n\n 1:15–2:00\nCareer Panel \n\nKristen Basaraba (Staff Data Scientist\, Workstream)\nZhi Yuh Ou Yang (Data Analyst\, BC Centre for Disease Control)\nZubia Mansoor (Manager\, AI at lululemon)\nYing Li (Analyst\, Statistics Canada)\nJacob Sande (Actuarial Analyst\, Milliman)\n\n\n\n\n2:00–2:15\nWrap-up\n\n\n\n\nAbout Florence Nightingale Day\nFlorence Nightingale Day was launched in the U.S. in 2018. Since then\, it has become an international initiative with in-person activities for local high school students organized at colleges and universities and virtual activities for students from all over the world. In the U.S.\, it has been celebrated at a number of institutions\, including Ohio State University\, Harvard University\, and the University of Texas at Dallas. In Canada\, it has been celebrated at many post-secondary institutions\, including Simon Fraser University\, the University of Alberta\, the University of Toronto (co-sponsored by CANSSI Ontario)\, York University\, the Université de Montréal\, and the University of New Brunswick. \nCANSSI is a major co-sponsor and co-organizer of Florence Nightingale Day together with the Caucus for Women in Statistics and the American Statistical Association. It’s part of our effort to attract high school students from traditionally under-represented and disadvantaged groups to study statistics and data science. Our vision is to expand Florence Nightingale Day to become a national event involving high school students across Canada. \nIn 2026\, CANSSI will support events at multiple locations. Our goal is to expand the number of sites each year. Check out these photos from the Florence Nightingale Day 2024 celebrations organized by CANSSI and the hosting universities. \nFor an international list of upcoming Florence Nightingale Day celebrations\, visit this page.
URL:https://canssi.ca/events/fnday-2026-at-sfu/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University (Halpern Centre)\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CANSSI National,EDI
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SUMMARY:EDI Workshop: The Myths vs. Realities of Faculty Leadership
DESCRIPTION:As part of its professional development initiatives\, CANSSI is pleased to offer a workshop designed for faculty considering or transitioning into leadership roles. For many faculty\, moving into a leadership position can conjure images of sacrifice or the “dark side\,” but it can also present meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact within your institution. \n\nWe invite you to join this 90-minute session\, where we’ll debunk some of the myths surrounding faculty leadership and explore practical ways that taking on a leadership role can yield impactful engagement. You will also reflect on your own beliefs about leadership and identify the pros and cons of stepping into such a role. \nRegistration\nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP \n  \n\nWorkshop Leader\n \nCorinne Nicolas\, PhD\, PCC\n\nCorinne is Academic Impressions’ Head of Practice for Faculty Success\, a member of the Coaching Team\, and an ICF-certified coach. As the Head of Practice\, she partners with institutions to design and facilitate trainings and programs that foster the development of the leadership skills and mindsets needed for faculty to thrive\, advance in their careers\, and engage in sustainable\, high-impact leadership within their institutions. \nCorinne is deeply committed to supporting the professional growth of faculty and aspiring leaders so they can expand their professional impact. Her passion for this work stems from a 25-year career in higher education\, as a faculty and mid-level faculty leader in both liberal arts college and research university settings\, where she learned alongside and led colleagues navigating diverse stages of academic life. That commitment inspired her “second act”: leaving academia to launch her own coaching practice dedicated to serving faculty and academic leaders\, and eventually joining Academic Impressions in 2023. \nBorn and raised in France\, Corinne earned a PhD in English Composition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, as well as Master’s degrees\, in Education and English respectively\, from Tusculum University and the University of Haute Bretagne\, France. She is an avid beach lover\, who likes to experience new places\, values time with her family and is on a quest to bake the perfect baguette.
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