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"Talks on Fire: Big Ideas, Elevator Pitches"

Sep 11, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 pm

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Sponsor: Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and Gender and Women's Studies
Contact: Anita Kaiser
E-Mail: arkaiser@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar: Campus Humanities Calendar; Join the virtual Lightning Talks on Gender Research, "Talks on Fire: Big Ideas, Elevator Pitches". Preparing an elevator pitch regarding your research is crucial for networking, being on the market, and finding a job. In this event, 8 students, who are minoring in GRID, GWS, or Queer Studies, have 5 mins to present their research. Following that, they will receive feedback from faculty and other graduate students regarding their presentations.

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