Dear colleagues,
Are you interested in learning more about the challenges women scientists face and discovering practical strategies to make science more equitable and inclusive for all ?
You are invited to join a lecture and round table on Women in Science Now : Strategies to promote gender equality in academia organised by the FBM and FGSE.
Discover a recent publication on the topic of gender equality in Science: Women in Science Now by Lisa M.P. Munoz and engage in a discussion around how to promote gender equality in academia!
We are honoured to count on Frédéric Herman, Rector of UNIL, for the welcome speech and Johanna Joyce , lead author of the recent CELL article « Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia » ( Cell 2024 Mar 14;187(6):1335-1342) who will be joining the panel discussion.
Time and location
24th June 16h30 to 18h15
Amphimax 415 / UNIL Sorge
Online option possible
Programme
Welcome speech by Prof. Frédéric Herman, Rector UNIL
Keynote presentation by Lisa M. P. Munoz, author of the book “Women in Science Now”
Roundtable discussion with the following panelists:
Prof. Johanna Joyce, FBM and lead author of the article “Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia”
Dr. Alannah Brett, FGSE, Geosciences Diversity and Equality Switzerland (GEODES)
Carine Carvalho, Head Office for Equal Opportunities (BEC) UNIL
Prof. Pietro de Anna, FGSE
The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Slavica Masina, FBM
18h15 – 19h30 Aperitif
Register now via this link
The event is supported by the UNIL Office of Equal Opportunities (BEC) and Geodes (Geosciences Diversity and Equality Switzerland).
