Niner Knowledge: Lifelong Learning
The Niner Knowledge series provides alumni with timely learning opportunities designed to:
- Highlight hot topics and issues “ripped from the headlines”
- Provide actionable takeaways for attendees
- Showcase Charlotte students, alumni, and faculty/staff and their impact in research, industries, and the community.
2025 – 2026 Niner Knowledge Schedule
Here is your sneak peek into the Lifelong Learning experiences for the 2025-2026 season. Keep watch on this page or check your email inbox for more details on upcoming events and learning opportunities!
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Previous Topics
December 5, 2024 – Women and Men in the Workplace
Our first event is Niner Knowledge: Women and Men in the Workplace – Science-Based Solutions to a More Equitable Future. During this lunchtime webinar, Dr. Jill Yavorsky will discuss how men’s and women’s goals are often aligned in the workplace — that men and women alike want more more opportunities for career advancement; better work-life balance and job quality; less burn-out and stress, and so on.
Dr. Yavorsky will address what are the persistent barriers that women face in advancing in the labor market and how these barriers undermine fairness and job quality for all workers. Dr. Yavorsky will also discuss science-based solutions for jumpstarting gender progress and creating more equitable organizations for everyone.
February 25, 2025 – Who You Are? Opportunities & Challenges for Biometric Recognition
During this lunchtime webinar, Dr. Stephanie Schuckers will delve into the world of cyber security and show us how biometric recognition plays a daily role in our lives and helps determine the legitimacy of our identity for systems like banking and government benefits. Dr. Schuckers will discuss the challenges and opportunities we face with biometric recognition and research into the security, performance, ethics and fairness of the systems that use such recognition.
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April 11, 2025 – Leadership Science in Action
Niner Knowledge: Leadership Science in Action will engage attendees in a lightning round of mini-presentations on hot-topics in leadership from five faculty experts in the Center for Leadership Science. Leaders at all professional levels will appreciate this opportunity to explore the science behind effective leadership in action.
Download the 2025 Niner Knowledge Leadership Science in Action Slides
July 21, 2025 – Caring for One Another as We Age
During Niner Knowledge: Caring for One Another as We Age, Charlotte faculty and alumni will discuss navigating the challenges and rewards of caring for aging loved ones, with insights on care options, family dynamics, and planning for the future. Whether you’re currently providing care or preparing for what’s ahead, this session offers guidance you can put to use!
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Post-event Links:
- AARP article on Geriatric Care Managers: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/geriatric-care-manager/
- Caregiving Corner’s Website: https://caregivingcorner.com/
- Dr. Bill Thomas’ website: https://drbillthomas.org/
- Gerontology program video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQnJHeI2sc
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CONTACT
Josh Englund
Associate Director of Alumni Networks
jenglund@charlotte.edu