Women in Science Symposium: "Underrepresentation of women in science: from causes to solutions
Women in Science Symposium: "Underrepresentation of women in science: from causes to solutions
Organised by: CRG pre- and post-doctoral fellows.
Symposium overview
The year 2011 marked two important milestones: first, the centennial anniversary of International Women’s Day and second, the centennial anniversary of Madame Curie’s receipt of the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Over the course of the past century, women have often faced unique challenges in the workplace and the sphere of science is no exception. The goal of this half-day event is to reflect upon these themes and to provide a platform for discourse, all the while celebrating significant landmarks pertaining to women in science. To that end, the symposium will feature a panel discussion centred around relevant issues and challenges facing women scientists, in addition to two keynote lectures which will shine the spotlight on the scientific achievements of two notable female scientists, by affording them the opportunity to elaborate on their work.
Confirmed Speakers
Ghazala AZMAT, School of Economics and Finance, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Stefano CICCONE, Parco Scientifico Romano, Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Roma IT
Maria LEPTIN, EMBO, Heidelberg DE
Gerlind WALLON, EMBO, Heidelberg DE
Fiona WATT, King's College London, UK
Organizers
Krisztina Arato
Tommaso Cavazza
Camilla Iannone
Kiana Toufighi
Judith Wodke
Venue
PRBB Auditorium
CRG - Centre for Genomic Regulation
Dr. Aiguader, 88
08003 Barcelona, Spain
www.crg.eu
Registration
Participation to the symposium is free of charge and open to all PRBB staff as well as external scientists, but you need to register.
Contact person
Imma Falero
CRG - Centre for Genomic Regulation
Dr. Aiguader, 88
08003 Barcelona, Spain
Tel. +34 93 316 01 45
Fax +34 93 316 00 99
Language: All lectures will be in English