61.007 - The Art of the Pushback

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Whether one is pursuing a career in academia, K-12, or the private sector being able to self-advocate is a necessity. For some populations, there is the added pressure of striking the balance of advocating for yourself while at the same time not coming off as a cantankerous individual that is then generalized to everyone else who may look like you. The art of the “push-back” is a necessary skill that all graduate students should have as part of their professional skill set. This session will give graduate students different perspectives, individuals’ experiences, and tactics when it comes to self-advocating.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chair

• James Lamar Foster, University of Washington - Seattle

Participants

• Lin Wu, University of Washington-Seattle

• Jacqueline Roebuck Sakho, Lewis & Clark College

• Aditi Rajendran, University of Washington - Seattle

• Craig Martin Peck, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

• Oscar Patron, University of Pittsburgh

Discussant

• James Lamar Foster, University of Washington - Seattle