Τετάρτη 15 Μαρτίου 2017

U.S. Department of Labor:RESECHEDULED: In Celebration of Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Women's Bureau presents

"Bias, Barriers and Breakthroughs”

A Panel Discussion Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Women and Girls in STEM


Wednesday, March 22, 2017

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT

U.S. Department of Labor200 Constitution Avenue NWWashington, DC

ABOUT THE PANEL DISCUSSION

On March 14th, the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor will host a moderated discussion on the critical contributions of women and girls to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovation in the United States. The panelists will address both the recruitment, retention and advancement challenges for women and girls pursuing STEM careers and courses of study, as well as the key strategies and promising practices being deployed to ensure success in leveraging the full spectrum of talent available to employers and institutions engaged in advancing STEM technologies and innovations. 


PANELIST

  • Dr. Aprille Ericsson, New Business Lead, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Instrument Systems and Technology Division
  • Lisa Ransom, Senior Policy Advisor, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity
  • Dr. Jessie DeAro, Lead Program Director, National Science Foundation ADVANCE
  • Dr. Bernadette Hence, Program Manager, Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program, U.S. Department of Education
  • Dr. Talmesha Richards, Chief Academic and Diversity Officer, STEMconnector & Million Women Mentors

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For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed live at www.dol.gov/live


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