More than 150 experts from around the world are set to convene at the University of Waterloo to tackle issues of gender equity in the science, engineering and technology sectors.
The conference, called Science, Technology, and Gender: Challenges and Opportunities, takes place on August 10 to 13, 2014.
Justice and gender equity in scientific and technological sectors can drive innovation. Equity stimulates creative and rigorous research and development which meets the needs of a wider cross section of Canadian and global citizens. So it’s essential that we get together to explore ways in which we can promote equity in these traditionally white, male-dominated industries.
- Carla Fehr, professor of Philosophy who is convening the conference.
Professor Fehr, who also holds the Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy says the conference will be important to a range of people, including educators who want to create classroom environments in which everyone has a strong chance success, industry players who want to improve recruitment and retention of women or members of minority groups, policy makers who want to see a strong and diverse workforce in science and engineering, and anyone who is interested in making our culture and institutions more equitable.
Media are invited to hear speakers sharing cutting edge research and practical strategies for creating equitable and productive work environments:
- Reducing Stereotype Threat: It’s not Magic. (It’s Science)
presented by Christine Logel, professor of social psychology, Renison University College
- Attending to Race & Improving Intergroup Relations
presented by Hilary Bergsieker, professor of social psychology, University of Waterloo
- Achieving Equity in the Academy: Keeping Hope Alive
presented by Mahejabeen Ebrahim, Director of Equity, University of Waterloo
Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: 1101 J.G. Hagey Hall of the Humanities
