Who: This conference is sponsored by a Michigan Meetings Grant from the Rackham Graduate School and with added funding from the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When: Wednesday, May 29th– Friday, May 31st
Where: Unless noted, all events will take place in the Rackham Building.
What: The expected schedule of events is listed below.
Wednesday, May 29th
- 1:30-4:00pm Reproductive Justice at the University of Michigan: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice
- 4:30-6:00pm Opening Reception and Panel with Rickie Solinger & Alexandra Stern, PhD (Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery)
- Birthing Reproductive Justice: 150 Years of Images and Ideas
Thursday, May 30th
- 8:00-9:00am Registration Check-in and Breakfast
- 9:15-10:45am Panel 1: Exciting Developments in RJ
- 11:00-12:00pm Table Discussions: Engaging in RJ Work
- 12:00-1:00pm Lunch
- 1:00-2:30pm Panel 2: Cultivating Collaborations: Academics and Advocates Discuss Partnerships
- 2:45-4:00pm Working Sessions: Advancing a RJ Agenda Through Collaboration
- 5:00-7:00pm SNEAK PREVIEW of documentary work-in-progress: No Más Bebes por Vida
- 7:00-8:00pm Reception with strolling dinner
Friday, May 31st
- 8:00-9:00am Registration Check-in and Breakfast
- 9:00-9:15am Welcome and Plan for the Day
- 9:15-10:45am Panel 3: Taking it to the Limit: Advancing RJ in Academia
- 11:00-12:30pm Topical Working Sessions
- 12:30-1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30-3:00pm Methods Working Sessions
- 3:30-5:00pm Panel 4: Looking Forward, Anticipating Challenges
- 5:00-5:15pm Closing Remarks
Why: This conference will be of interest to:
- Anyone interested in broadening and strengthening the RJ dialogue among academics, activists, and advocates
- Academics working on reproductive justice who wants to collaborate with other scholars and advocates
- Anyone working in the RJ movement who wants to partner with academics in specific research and practice areas
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