Week 1: Introductions

Abstract

This week will focus on outlining how the program will work, answering any questions you have, and setting intentions for the program. We’ll start by having short icebreaker 1-on-1 conversations to get to know the other fellows. There’s a large diversity of ages, educational backgrounds, and disciplines among the fellows, and we hope that these discussions are an opportunity to appreciate this diversity and recognise that we all have a unique perspective to contribute to the discussions. We will also work on developing discussion norms within each cohort. This will include things such as how to disagree with each other in a productive way, emphasizing that expressing confusion is important and valuable for the whole group, and tips on ensuring we understand each other’s points.