Dr. Gamble-George

Raytheon Technologies Webinar Series
2022-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at Raytheon Technologies in honor of Women’s History Month that will be held on March 31, 2022, at 12 PM ET. She will discuss who inspired her to enter the STEM profession, how she persisted through challenges and what she does as a neuroscientist. She will also share advice, encouragement and ideas for how to get on — and stay on — the STEM pathway, and her past and current scientific innovations. The event is for employees of Raytheon Technologies, a company of innovators committed to building a safer, more connected world. The virtual online event is a collaboration between Raytheon Technologies, Raytheon Women’s Network (RWN), and the Raytheon Black Employee Network (RayBEN).

Atlanta Science Festival
2022-03-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be speaking at the Atlanta Science Festival on March 15, 2022, at 6:30 PM ET, as part of an interactive online panel discussion. The virtual event will feature successful women in various STEM careers from across the U.S. who all share one thing in common – they were featured in the largest display of female statues in the world through the #IfThenSheCan Exhibit. These phenomenal women will be covering topics like the plethora of opportunities in STEM, how to prepare for these types of careers, the importance of the female perspective in STEM, strategies to succeed in environments where you may be “the only one”, and many more – through an interactive virtual game. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from these prominent STEM pioneers! The event is sponsored and hosted by the Atlanta Science Festival, which is a two-week celebration of local science and technology.

#STEM Career Expo for Young Women and Nonbinary Students
2022-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at Inspiration & Exploration: STEM Career Expo that will be held on March 12, 2022, at 3 PM ET. She will discuss how she persisted through challenges and what she does on a day-to-day basis as a scientist. She will also share advice, encouragement and ideas for how to get on — and stay on — the STEM pathway. The event is designed for young women and non-binary students in high school, but all teens interested in STEM inclusivity are welcome. The virtual online event is a collaboration between The Tech Interactive and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose, California, and a world leader in the creation of immersive STEAM education resources to develop the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally. Founded in 2004 by Academy Award Winning Actor Geena Davis, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only global research-based organization working collaboratively within the entertainment industry to create gender balance, foster inclusion and reduce negative stereotyping in family entertainment media.

Life-Size 3D Statue Exhibit of Women in STEM at Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
2022-03-05 08:30 - 2022-03-27 17:30 UTC | Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle), 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC, DC, United States
A life-size 3D printed statue of Dr. Gamble-George is being featured in the #IfThenSheCan exhibit at the Smithsonian Castle from March 5, 2022 – March 27, 2022. The #IfThenSheCan exhibit will showcase 120 women professionals in STEM (who are AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors) that will be immortalized as statues to combat stereotypes and gender bias by highlighting women as science experts. All 120 statues will be placed in the Arts + Industries Building, the Smithsonian Castle, the adjacent Enid A. Haupt Garden, the National Air and Space Museum and the National Natural History Museum through March 27th. IF/THEN was founded on the belief that “IF we support a woman in STEM, THEN she can change the world.” It is a transformational initiative created and funded by Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Dedicated to closing the gender gap in STEM careers and inspiring the next generation of women innovators and pioneers, IF/THEN aims to activate a culture shift among young girls by providing them with women STEM role models.

TODAY Show
2022-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be featured on the TODAY Show in honor of a historic exhibit that is the “largest collection of statues of women ever assembled,” featuring 120 life-size 3D statues of women who have excelled in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The exhibit, at the Smithsonian Gardens in Washington, D.C., will be on display there and in select Smithsonian museums.
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Global Virtual Panel on Recovering Drug Addicts
2022-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a global virtual panel on Recovering Drug Addicts that will be held on January 7, 2022, at 5 PM ET. She will provide a general overview of the importance of relationships during recovery from drug addiction. The event is sponsored and hosted by Regeline Sabbat, a motivational keynote speaker, 2x bestselling author, life coach, first generation Haitian American, the host of “Walk With Me” Podcast on JRQTV, a financial expert, and the CEO and founder of Life Service Center of America, LLC.

Frontiers of Flight Museum’s 4th Annual STEM Career Day(s)
2021-11-18 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be participating in the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s 4th Annual STEM Career Day(s), which is sponsored by UPS. She will share her STEM story with students at this event.

Hidden Figures: Brain Science through Diversity Course at the University of Virginia
2021-11-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be interviewed by Dr. Adema Ribic about her journey to become a scientist for the Conjugate, an illustration and science blog. The interview will be conducted in-class, during the Fall 2021 session of the Hidden Figures: Brain Science through Diversity course, which is taught by Dr. Ribic at the University of Virginia. The course introduces students to the basic concepts in neuroscience while highlighting contributions from women and other groups historically excluded from STEM.

Female STEM Exhibit at Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa
2021-11-09 10:00 - 2021-11-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) will be featuring Dr. Gamble-George in an exhibit along with other female STEM professionals in Tampa, Florida, USA. This exhibit is made possible in part by a #GenderEquityGrant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission to champion and support science and technology centers and museums, and the IF/THEN® Initiative, a national effort sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies® to inspire young girls to pursue STEM careers while creating a culture shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.

Fireside Chat with Gender ShEquality
2021-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a fireside chat series that will be held on August 11, 2021. This fireside chat is a prelude to the Women in STEM panel that will be held on August 15, 2021. Dr. Gamble-George will talk about how she found research opportunities as a high school student, what a typical day in her life looks like, and how she overcame barriers she faced as a black woman in STEM. The event is sponsored and hosted by Gender ShEquality, a student-led organization dedicated to educating youth about feminism and empowering the next generation to fight for gender equality.

Flashchat with DreamWakers and After School Matters x Chicago Housing Authority Learn and Earn Program
2021-07-29 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
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Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a flashchat series that will be held on July 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET. Dr. Gamble-George will talk about how she found research opportunities as a high school student, what a typical day in her life looks like as a scientist, and her personal and professional journey in the healthcare and wellness field. The event is sponsored and hosted by DreamWakers, an organization that partners with 4th- to 12th-grade classrooms at rural and systemically under-resourced schools and educational programming nationwide to provide virtual connection with role models from diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives beyond their city limits, and by Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Summer Youth Program, called the After School Matters x Chicago Housing Authority Learn and Earn Program, which provides CHA teen residents the opportunity to explore career fields of interest, practice academic skills, and make connections.

Bloom
2021-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a virtual Bloom event that was held on July 16, 2021, at 2 PM ET. She will provide a general overview of Alzheimer’s disease and how it impacts your brain health and share a few useful tips on how to take control of your life with Alzheimer’s disease. The event is sponsored and hosted by Bloom, a community of adults 50+ learning, connecting and redefining a new phase of life in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bloom was created to empower people to create a vision for retirement that they can look forward to.

Simply Neurocon 2021
2021-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a virtual Simply Neuroscience event, Simply Neurocon 2021, that will be held on June 27, 2021, from 10 AM to 9 PM ET. Her talk is entitled, “Understanding the Brain from Cells to Behavior in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Anxiety Disorders.” She will provide a general overview of her research on Alzheimer’s disease pathology, substance abuse, anxiety and stress-related disorders, neurotoxicity, HIV, and therapeutics. The event is sponsored and hosted by Simply Neuroscience, an international, student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering students’ interdisciplinary interests in the brain, specifically through neuroscience and psychology education, outreach, and awareness. Simply Neuroscience aims to empower youth to engage in brain-related fields through projects and initiatives on local through global scales.

Life-Size 3D Statue Exhibit of Women in STEM at NorthPark Center in Dallas
2021-05-15 10:00 - 2021-10-31 20:00 (America/New_York) | NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, 75225, United States
A life-size 3D printed statue of Dr. Gamble-George is being featured in the #IfThenSheCan exhibit in Dallas’ NorthPark Center from May 15, 2021 – October 2021. The #IfThenSheCan exhibit will showcase more than 120 women professionals in STEM (who are AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors) that will be immortalized as statues to combat stereotypes and gender bias by highlighting women as science experts. IF/THEN was founded on the belief that “IF we support a woman in STEM, THEN she can change the world.” It is a transformational initiative created and funded by Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Dedicated to closing the gender gap in STEM careers and inspiring the next generation of women innovators and pioneers, IF/THEN aims to activate a culture shift among young girls by providing them with women STEM role models.

Dr. Dare’s Lab Exhibit at Orlando Science Center
2021-05-01 10:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00 UTC | Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) will be featuring Dr. Gamble-George in an exhibit called “Dr. Dare’s Lab” along with other STEM professionals in Orlando, Florida, USA. This exhibit is made possible in part by a #GenderEquityGrant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission to champion and support science and technology centers and museums, and the IF/THEN® Initiative, a national effort sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies® to inspire young girls to pursue STEM careers while creating a culture shift in how the world perceives women in STEM.

“Meet a Scientist” Series with AWIS-San Diego Outreach
2021-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at the “Meet a Scientist” Speaker series, which allows women in science and science-related fields to meet local inspiring scientists virtually through questions and conversation. This speaker series is hosted by the Outreach Committee of the Association for Women in Science, San Diego Chapter (AWIS-SD). AWIS-San Diego is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization committed to supporting the advancement of women in science and science-related fields by providing opportunities to participate in professional networking, mentoring and leadership activities. You can register for the event, which will be held virtually on May 5th from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM PDT at: tinyurl.com/AWISSD54.

“Enhancing Neuroscientific Discovery Through Diverse Communities 2021” Conference
2021-03-25 14:50 - 15:50 UTC | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George is invited as a facilitator for the “Enhancing Neuroscientific Discovery Through Diverse Communities 2021” virtual event, which was developed by the Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP). As a part of a multifaceted approach to increase connectivity, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will host this virtual conference for NSP Scholars, NSP Alumni, and members of other NSP partner programs including BRAINS, D-SPAN, MINDS, and SPINES. Dr. Gamble-George will co-lead a small group discussion around “Creating Community,” which will focus on how to create and contribute to virtual communities, create communities across spaces, broaden one’s space, and affinity groups at one’s institution.

Life-Size 3D Statue Exhibit Preview at Dallas Love Field Airport
2020-12-10 - 2021-05-09 | Dallas Love Field, 8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX, 75235, United States
A life-size 3D printed statue of Dr. Gamble-George will be featured as part of the #IfThenSheCan exhibit preview in Dallas Love Field (DAL) airport from December 10, 2020 – May 9, 2021. The exhibit preview will feature 15 AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors. The full #IfThenSheCan exhibit will showcase 122 women professionals in STEM (who are AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors) that will be immortalized as statues to combat stereotypes and gender bias by highlighting women as science experts. IF/THEN was founded on the belief that “IF we support a woman in STEM, THEN she can change the world.” It is a transformational initiative created and funded by Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Dedicated to closing the gender gap in STEM careers and inspiring the next generation of women innovators and pioneers, IF/THEN aims to activate a culture shift among young girls by providing them with women STEM role models.

Women Elevating Women - Global Virtual Business Conference
2020-11-12 09:15 - 09:55 UTC | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited as a speaker for the Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) Global Virtual Business Conference. The W.E.W. conference is for multi-cultural women business owners and executives that want to learn how to scale their business. W.E.W. conferences are designed around the five (5) Pillars of Success determined by founder Betty Hines, an expert business strategist. At this virtual gathering, Dr. Gamble-George will be a speaker for the “Courage” Pillar of Success, where she will be discussing the importance of women having the “courage” to care for their physical and mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. She will also provide advice on how to have a healthy balance to maintain both physical and mental health and how to make the best decisions on steps to take when conference participants’ families, themselves, and the business community returns back to work and school during the pandemic.

Workshop at SACNAS 2020 for Women in STEM
2020-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Although the representation of women in STEM fields has increased over the years, there remains significant departures of women at every stage of their STEM career paths. AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors represent a unique group of women who have demonstrated exceptional “staying power” in STEM fields. At the National Diversity in STEM Virtual Conference (2020 SACNAS), Dr. Gamble-George along with four other AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors will host on Friday, October 23rd at 1:30 PM PT/4:30 PM ET a live workshop on self-advocacy for women in STEM. Dr. Gamble-George will be chairing this workshop, which is entitled, “Staying Power Tips from AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors: Empowerment through Self-Advocacy for Women in STEM.”
The workshop will encourage open dialogue among participants, who represent the next generation of women in STEM, and AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors on “staying power” in the STEM workforce and academia and empower participants to become advocates for themselves throughout their STEM career paths. Dr. Gamble-George will be sharing her story along with that of the other AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors in the workshop about how and why they continue to work in STEM fields. Their stories will motivate, inspire, and empower the next generation of women professionals in STEM to pursue their STEM career goals in a variety of settings, succeed in accomplishing such goals, and thrive as STEM professionals.

Brain Science Speaker Series at LSU MIND
2020-10-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to give a virtual presentation entitled, “Harnessing Brain Science to Shape Healthcare” as part of the Brain Science Speaker Series for the Multidisciplinary Initiative for Neuroscience Discovery (MIND) at Louisiana State University (LSU), whose mission is to coordinate and strengthen research, training, and community outreach opportunities related to neuroscience at LSU. The Brain Science Speaker Series is sponsored by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Center for Computation and Technology at LSU. The virtual talk and discussion with Dr. Gamble-George will be held at 4:00 PM CST (5:00 PM EST or 3:00 PM PST) on Thursday, October 15, 2020 and will take place over Zoom. For more information on the virtual talk and discussion or to register to attend the virtual event, please visit: https://bit.ly/2F9QXer.

"New Perspectives On Patient Data Shaping Mental Health" Webinar
2020-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited as a panelist along with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on a webinar entitled, “New Perspectives on Patient Data Shaping Mental Health,” and hosted by MetaCell, the world leaders in software for neuroscience. The live talk will give a fresh perspective of how patient data is shaping the future of mental health. Discussion topics will include the latest advances in AI-guided analysis of brain scans; imaging techniques that were traditionally used in research that is gaining clinical utility; and how wearables provide new opportunities for neuroscience research. If you cannot attend the live talk, you can watch the recording here: http://bit.ly/recording30sep.

Wonder Women Tech’s Virtual Summit 2020
2020-09-18 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at the Wonder Women Tech’s first-ever 4-day Virtual Summit, which will be held from Wednesday, September 16th to Saturday, September 19th, 2020. This summit is designed to offer thoughtful conversations, impactful solutions, empowering talks, and the opportunity to hear from some of the most inspirational speakers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math). Dr. Gamble-George will be speaking on the “Main Stage” at the virtual summit as part of a “Women in Science” panel. The panelists will discuss how their work in STEM advances science and is important to their respective field and the science community at large, and much more.

“The Neuroscience of Alzheimer’s” Lecture
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) will be hosting a FREE virtual lecture series this fall featuring conversations with women in STEM! This program is made possible in part by a #GenderEquityGrant from @ScienceCenters and @IfThenSheCan, which promotes equity in STEM, including equitable gender representation.
Ever wondered what happens to the brain when someone has Alzheimer’s? Acclaimed Neuroscientist Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George has been invited to give a lecture as part of IMSS’s virtual lecture series. She will be illuminating the secrets of the brain in an hour-long Zoom presentation and Q&A. This virtual presentation will take place on Thursday, September 17th at 6 pm CDT. You must RSVP on Eventbrite to receive the link to the lecture.⁠ Visit imss.org and click Programs to RSVP.⁠

“Minorities in S.T.E.M.” Career Panel for High School Students
2020-09-17 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George has been invited to speak at a virtual “Minorities in S.T.E.M” career panel event that will be held on September 17, 2020, at 2:30 PM ET. She will speak about her S.T.E.M. journey to become a neuroscientist and give advice to students on how to pursue, succeed in, and thrive in a STEM profession. The event is sponsored and hosted by Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, a school dropout prevention organization in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Tay’s STEM Consulting Service, S.T.E.M.ING WHILE BLACK Initiative, a virtual series which provides guidance from a panel of Blacks in S.T.E.M. careers and academic programs, and the US Department of Education (USDOE) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Potential (GEAR UP) Project in Jacksonville, Florida, which is a program aimed at empowering students to attain a high school diploma and achieve enrollment in a college or university through comprehensive academic and support services.

Reinvented Magazine: STEAM Dreamers Virtual Panel & Video Series
2020-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be speaking about her STEAM Journey and providing advice to young women that are interested in becoming a STEAM professional on the August 2020 STEAM Dreamers Virtual Panel, which is hosted by Reinvented Magazine. Reinvented Magazine was created by Reinvented Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that is dedicated to reinventing the general perception of women in STEM fields while inspiring interest in STEM in young women nationwide. Reinvented Inc. plans to achieve this goal by sharing the stories and experiences of groundbreaking ladies in STEM fields and reporting the latest news in science and technology. It hopes to pave the way for future generations of women to become leading pioneers of STEM.

Ai4 2020 Meeting
2020-08-20 15:05 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George will be presenting on the “Innovation Stage” at the Ai4 2020 meeting that will be held digitally from August 18th to August 20th. Over three days, Ai4 2020 will bring together business leaders and data practitioners to facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. Dr. Gamble-George’s presentation at Ai4 2020 will focus on how AI-driven predictive analytics can be used to predict life-threatening events as a result of heart disease, such as a heart attack or a stroke. She plans to emphasize that heart disease management is effective and efficient when it involves big data analytics that can be used to monitor, predict, prevent, manage, and treat heart disease. She will also discuss how SciX, the IoT biotech company that Dr. Gamble-George co-founded, is creating a new health information technology, a wearable device software application that can monitor and respond to the care of people with heart disease using artificial intelligence-driven predictive analytics.

"AI Talks in Healthcare" Webinar
2020-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George is invited to talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry with Magnimind Academy, an organization that helps people to experience a career change or improve data skills by organizing courses, weekly boot camps and daily meet-ups to transfer the knowledge. She will discuss opportunities that may arise and issues experienced when individuals and organizations work with AI.

Brite Virtual Summer Camp Program
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Brite is a bold, interdisciplinary program built especially for girls ages 13-16 beginning on July 13th, 2020 that was created by a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the World Science Foundation (WSF), the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), and The Hello Studios. It consists of three new courses that explore unique topics, such as the intersection of art and science, the strategies of women working with dangerous creatures, and the challenges of conducting experiments on the human brain. Each week features keynote speakers from cutting-edge fields with careers as diverse as working at YouTube, the National Forestry Service, and the nation’s top universities.
Dr. Gamble-George will serve as a panelist the week of July 27th at the Brite Virtual Summer Camp, providing a snippet of her lab work as a neuroscientist, and having the Brite girls serve as a “neuroscientist for the day.” Brite girls will also learn about mindfulness and neuroscience research from Dr. Gamble-George (also known as Dr. Joy to the Brite girls).

"Building and Maintaining Relationships With Members of Congress" Webinar
2019-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Dr. Gamble-George along with her colleagues will give a webinar for the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) on the “how-to” for connecting with members of Congress. She will provide her perspective on this topic when she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Florida and an Early Career Policy Ambassador for the Society for Neuroscience.
