Niner Knowledge: Lifelong Learning

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.

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. 

Post-event links:

• CITeR
• CITeR YouTube
• FIDO
• Biometrics Institute
• Deepfake-o-meter

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

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!

Post-event Documents:

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

Post-event Recording:

During this webinar, explore how loneliness literacy and emerging AI technologies intersect to shape our understanding of social connection. This webinar introduces the concept of loneliness as a public health issue and demystifies the basics of generative AI. We’ll examine how digital tools can challenge, enhance and impede social connection. This is followed by sharing practical strategies for fostering belonging in tech-integrated environments. Whether you’re curious about AI or passionate about wellbeing, this session offers fresh insights and actionable ideas for building more connected communities.