Press for Progress - Supporting the participation of more women in STEMM

This event was held on Thursday 8 March 2018

In a world where science, engineering, technology, maths and medical science (STEMM) are fundamental to addressing some of the great challenges we face, we need to ensure we are drawing on the talents of all.

While the notion of gender stereotypes is certainly under attack, there remains an issue. Girls and women are underrepresented in these fields. Why? How can we improve the progress of women through education and careers in STEMM? What are the implications if we don’t?

Will you join us to press for progress?

The University of Newcastle invites you to join this International Women’s Day event where we will get a glimpse of who is doing what to address this important issue for girls, women and society at large and we will have the chance to discuss what more we can do to #pressforprogress together.

Registrations essential

Please join the conversation with UON Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen along with panellists:

  • Lee Scales, Executive Manager, Member and People Services, UniSuper
  • Jim Bentley, Managing Director, Hunter Water
  • Karen Hugo, Director, KU Children's Services (Mayfield)
  • Professor Lee Smith, Pro Vice-Chancellor, UON Faculty of Science
  • Professor Julie Byles, UON Global Innovation Chair in Responsive Transitions in Health and Ageing
  • Dr Elena Prieto, HunterWise and UON Faculty of Education

4pm - Refreshments | 4.30pm - Session commences

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