Professional Learning and Community Education - PLACE, UW-Madison

No time for long seminars this summer? Try a "Small Bite" instead. ☕💻

While campus schedules are quieter, it’s the ideal time to invest in your own professional growth and reflect on how we support our students. If you missed it during the hectic end-of-semester rush, now is your chance to catch up on Ed_PERC Insights: BIG Ideas. Small Bites.

Led by Dr. Krystal L. Williams in partnership with ELPA, this micro-learning series translates years of data into 3-to-5-minute videos designed specifically for busy faculty, staff, and practitioners.

The "Proving Our Worth" playlist tackles critical topics to help you audit and elevate your approach before the new academic year begins:

- STEM Partnerships & Belonging (Moving from access to structural support)
- The Industry "Double-Bind" (The intersection of racism/sexism in STEM)
- External Signals & Imposter Syndrome (How climates affect student success)
- Macro-Aggressions (Identifying structural risks in professional environments)

💡 Summer Action Item: Use these quick videos for your own independent professional development, share them as discussion starters for your upcoming summer leadership meetings, or integrate them directly into your Fall syllabi.

🔗 Invest 5 minutes in equity today, check out the following link: https://www.krystallwilliams.com/micro-learning-series

Spring 2026 Commencement may be behind us, but the journey for our newest Badger alumni is just beginning. As this diverse wave of STEM talent enters the global workforce, they face more than just new jobs, they face the "hidden hurdles" of industry transition.

How can we ensure our graduates don't just land roles, but lead in them?

In this month’s Ed_PERC Micro-Learning Series, Dr. Krystal L. Williams shares 3-minute, research-backed insights on the systems that support (or stall) professional progress:

- The Industry "Double-Bind": Understanding the intersection of race and gender for Black women in early-career STEM.

- External Signals: Why workplace dynamics can trigger imposter syndrome in even our most skilled graduates.

- Climate over Access: Shifting from "broadening access" to actively protecting diverse perspectives in our departments.

The celebration isn't over, it's evolving. Let’s use this post-commencement season to refine the legacy we leave for the students following in their footsteps.

Explore the Micro-Learning Series Here: https://www.krystallwilliams.com/micro-learning-series

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2026. 👐