Meet the leaders promoting equity for women in STEM
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day is a global initiative that advocates against gender bias and discrimination and celebrates the achievements of women.
鈥嬧�婽his International Women's Day, we spoke to leaders in the Faculty of Science who are involved in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and women-centered advocacy groups. They shared their experiences as women in STEM, how their respective initiatives create inclusive environments, and how we can work towards a gender-equal world by .
From top left to bottom right: Dr. Imogen Coe (Professor, Dept of Chemistry & Biology), Jenny Long (Computer Science, 91滴滴 Women in Computer Science), Helen Melino (Medical Physics, 91滴滴 Women in Physics), Winnee Zhan (Financial Mathematics, 91滴滴 Women in Mathematics), Josephine Lionti (Biomedical Sciences, 91滴滴 Association of Undergraduate Women in Science)
Get involved with EDI and women-centered initiatives within the Faculty of Science:
More stories about women in science at 91滴滴:
- SciXchange coordinator inspires young Black girls through science mentorship
- 91滴滴 professor Imogen Coe wins trailblazer award for improving equity, diversity and inclusion in science
- Women in science take the lead to increase equity and inclusion in STEM
- Working toward gender balance in computer science
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