Field and International Research
Event Series: Off-Campus, Field, and International Research: Resources for a Safe and Inclusive Experience
Know Before You Go: Planning Resources for Fieldwork
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 12:30-2:00 pm.
Designed for both travelers and their supervisors–including faculty, graduate students, postdocs, staff researchers and departmental staff–involved in off-campus fieldwork, both domestic and international, this town hall will present resources and best practices to plan for travel, and resources in case things don’t go as planned.
The town hall will feature presentations from the following individuals and Q&A, with a welcome from Vice Chancellor for Research, Kathy Yelick:
- Sara Souza, Program Director, UC Field Research Safety, Environment Health and Safety (EH&S)
- Ashley Spinelli, Director, Global Engagement Office (GEO)
- Ivor Emmanuel, Director, Berkeley International Office (BIO)
- Leona Chen, Enterprise Risk Analyst, Risk Services
- Khirin Carter, Prevention Manager, Graduate Programs, Path to Care
- Dan Parnas, Berkeley Travel
This town hall is first in a larger series, entitled “Off-Campus, Field, and International Research: Resources for a Safe and Inclusive Experience,” which will be offered throughout this academic year. Updates and recordings of the sessions will be posted on this website.
Please RSVP (for planning purposes and to receive the Zoom link) and/or submit advance questions for the Q&A session.
These events are brought to you by the offices of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Environment, Health & Safety.