Women in Science

Tuesday 13 March, 10am - 2.30pm

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, featuring Young Tall Poppy Science Researchers and other award-winning high profile female researchers talking on science 

This free event is designed to:

  • provide an insight into exciting scientific research being undertaken by female researchersMacquarie University Future Students Undergraduate event: women in science
  • demonstrate to teachers and secondary students how the basic scientific disciplines
    underpin different research areas, and
  • encourage discussion on study and careers in science for women

It is suitable for Year 10 - 12 female students and science teachers, located on campus at Macquarie University.

Program 

This year's program includes the keynote speaker: Dr Melanie Bishop, Young Tall Poppy Winner 2011 and NSW Scientist of the Year 2010 in the category of the Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences.

After a panel discussion In the afternoon, we will provide the opportunity for students to meet staff from the Faculties of Science and Human Sciences, view displays, demonstrations, and ask questions about careers and study at Macquarie University.

When

Tuesday 13 March 
Start: 10am 
Finish: 2.30pm
Registration opens at 9.30am

Where

Macquarie University
Level 3 Venues
Campus Hub Building

Contact

Registration is necessary as seats are limited. 
RSVP by Monday 5 March to:

Caroline Taouk
Science and Technology Liaison
Macquarie University
Ph: 9850 7383
Mob: 0417 213 353 
Email: caroline.taouk@mq.edu.au

Videos

Watch videos from last year's Women in Science event:

Introduction to Women in Science

Panel discussion

 

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