Looking for a Dynamic and Engaging Speaker for Topics Related to Faculty Development and DEIB?

Topics that Dr. Maria S. Wong typically covers include inclusive pedagogy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), faculty development, and higher ed leadership.

Invited Talks

  • Both/And Thinking to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Within the Classroom and Beyond

    Invited Keynote for the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology (NECTOP)
    October 20, 2023
    Worcester, Massachusetts

  • Don't Get Trapped by False Dichotomies: Both/And Thinking for Teaching, Research, and Professional Development

    Invited Keynote for Annual Conference on Teaching, Society for the Teaching of Psychology
    October 5-7, 2023
    Portland, Oregon

  • Both/And Thinking for Teaching, Research, and Professional Development: Embracing Tensions and Welcoming Creativity

    Invited Keynote for Teaching Institute, Society for Research in Child Development
    March 22, 2023
    Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Finding Your True Calling: When Your "Deep Gladness Meets the World's Deep Need"

    Invited Presentation for the Developmental Psychology Brown Bag Series (Virtual)
    November 7, 2022
    University of California, Riverside

  • Opening Introduction of Teaching Institute

    Co-Chair of Teaching Institute, Society of Research in Child Development
    April 6, 2021
    Virtual

  • Thriving in Emerging Adulthood with a Growth Mindset

    Commencement Address as the Recipient of the Dawson Teaching Award at Stevenson University
    December 14, 2019
    Owings Mills, Maryland

    Commencement Address

  • Ed Tech in Action: Using Technology to Help Students Grow in Web-based and Face-to-Face Instruction

    Invited Co-Discussant
    OLC Innovate Education Reimagined
    April, 2019
    Denver, Colorado

  • Introductory Address of the Teaching Institute

    Presented with Laurie Kramer and Judy Bryant
    Teaching Institute, Society for Research in Child Development
    April, 2019
    Baltimore, MD

  • SU Arts Alive! A Showcase of Children's Drawing for the Teaching of PSY108 Human Growth & Development

    Invited Presentation at the Paul D. Lack Stevenson University Scholar Showcase
    March, 2019
    Stevenson University

Faculty Development and DEIB Presentations

  • School of Social Sciences, Communication, and Humanities Data Report: Review and Reflect

    A Presentation on the Retention, Graduation, and DFW Rates of the School of Social Sciences, Communication, and Humanities
    September 28, 2022
    Endicott College

  • Microaggressions: What They Are and How to Respond to Them

    Fall Conference on Teaching and Learning
    August 25, 2022
    Endicott College

  • Maximizing Teachable Moments

    Presented with Brandi Johnson and Gail Cantor
    May 17, 2022
    Endicott College

  • Microaggressions: What They Are and How to Respond to Them

    Presented with Sara Johnson Allen
    Faculty Conversations on DEI Series
    March 29, 2022
    Endicott College

  • Reflection on Social Identities: Being Humble, Authentic, and Vulnerable

    Presented with Elizabeth Matelski
    Faculty Conversations on DEI Series
    February 22, 2022
    Endicott College

  • Different Hats, Different Horizons: From Psychology Department to Center for Teaching and Learning

    Moderator of Paper Symposium with Presenters Leslie Alvarez, Chris Hakala, Lindsay Masland, Jordan Troisi, Regan Gurung, and Elizabeth Yost Hammer.
    Annual Conference on Teaching
    October, 2021
    Virtual

  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    April 2021
    Stevenson University

  • How to Engage Difficult Dialogues and Manage Hot Moments in the Classroom

    Presented with Cristina Garcia, Beth Kobett, David Nicolson, and Elena Volkova
    Center for Teaching and Learning
    March, 2021
    Stevenson University

  • Standing in Solidarity with Asian Americans

    Presented with Lauri Weiner and Cristina Garcia
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    March, 2021
    Stevenson University

  • Putting Together an Engaging Virtual Student Showcase

    Center for Teaching and Learning
    March, 2021
    Stevenson University

  • Systemic Racism: What Is It and How Can We Address It

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    January, 2021
    Stevenson University

  • Reflecting on Antiracist Teaching Practices

    Facilitator for Breakout Session for Faculty In-Service Meeting
    January, 2021
    Stevenson University

  • Planning a Hybrid Course that Works

    Presented with Aaron Chandler and Beth Kobett
    Center for Teaching and Learning
    November, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Student-Faculty Exchange: What We Wish You Knew

    Facilitated with Beth Kobett
    Center for Teaching and Learning
    November, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Feminism: Why Is It Still Important?

    Presented with Lauri Weiner and Colleen Spada
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    November, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Unlocking the Confidence Code

    Center for Teaching and Learning
    October, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Voting: Why Does It Matter?

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    October, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Antiracism and BLM

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    September, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Faculty Support Session

    Facilitated with Aaron Chandler
    Center for Teaching and Learning
    September, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Addressing Microaggresssions in the Classroom Setting

    Faculty In-Service Meeting
    August, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Connection and Supporting Student Identities

    Presented with Beth Kobett
    Center for Teaching and Learning
    July, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Using BlueJeans for Online Teaching

    Center for Teaching and Learning
    March, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Combating Microaggressions: Three Inclusive Teaching Practices That Work

    Center for Teaching and Learning
    January, 2020
    Stevenson University

  • Microaggressions: What Are They and How Do We Deal Wtih Them

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    November, 2019
    Stevenson University

  • What's Going On? Perceptions of Diversity at Stevenson

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    September, 2019
    Stevenson University

  • Conversations on Privilege and Racism: A New Perspective

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    April, 2019
    Stevenson University

  • Diverse Identities: How They Impact Our Lives

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    December, 2018
    Conversations on Diversity Series

  • Claiming Our Identities: Diversity Among Faculty

    Presented with Lauri Weiner
    Conversations on Diversity Series
    September, 2018
    Stevenson University