SWE@UCI and GPS-STEM Present Women in Engineering Faculty Panel.
In this upcoming discussion, we will explore various pivotal aspects of Engineering Faculty Women in Academia. We will delve into:
- mentorship opportunities and professional development for female faculty members,
- maternity-related challenges,
- attitudes towards women in STEM and engineering fields,
- gender disparities in equal pay, accolades, and recognition ,
- potential limitations on academic aspirations,
- intersection of entrepreneurship and academia, discussing the feasibility of engaging in activities beyond faculty duties
- and more!
Date: Nov 2, 2023
Time: 4:30-6PM
Location: Natural Sciences II 3201 (3rd floor, next to elevator)**** Updated location
Tentative Breakdown of evening:
4PM - Check-in is open, grab food and beverage
4:30PM - Mix and Mingle
4:50PM - Opening by
Piyashi Biswas, PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering and SWE Graduate Student Liaison
5:00PM - 6:00PM Panel, moderated by
Jharrayne McKnight,
PhD Student in Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, School of Biological Sciences
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This event is sponsored and in partnership with GPS-STEM GPS-STEM better prepares STEM scientists for a variety of careers within the STEM workforce, and empower them to become not only skilled scientists, but also polished professionals. We work to create, identify and support innovative approaches to broaden the graduate and postdoctoral training.
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Questions about this event? Reach out to Joanne Ly, Program Director of GPS-STEM (joannl6@uci.edu) or Piyashi Biswas, SWE Graduate Student Liaison (piyashib@uci.edu).
