TECHWOMEN2019 Emerging Leaders Seminar – October 28, 2019
TechWomen is an initiative of the US Department of State that brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East together with their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program. Berkeley Lab has been hosting Emerging Leaders from […]
Campus Hosts Celebration of Women in Robotics on Oct. 8
The Women in Tech Initiative, a joint program of CITRIS and the Banatao Institute and Berkeley Engineering, and CITRIS People and Robots (CPAR) are excited to present the “Ada Lovelace Day Celebration of Women in Robotics” on Tuesday, October 8. Take a deep dive into robotic applications for good and discover how to enter the […]
Gender in STEM: Trends, Paradoxes and Job Talks – September 24, 2019
Molecular Foundry DEI Seminar Pamela Cosman, University of CA, San Diego Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Time: 11:00-12:00PM Seminar Recording (LDAP required) The under-representation of women in STEM fields has received considerable attention. The gender patterns of STEM participation are hugely different across different countries, with some very surprising patterns. Participation trends over time as […]
2018 Women @ the Lab Speaker Series – October 8, 2019
WSEC is excited to launch a new speaker series featuring 2018 Women @ The Lab honorees, on Tuesday, October 8, 12:30-1:30pm in Perseverance Hall (54-130) and via Zoom. (https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/320388525) Learn about the fantastic science being done by the women scientists at LBNL. Our first featured speaker is one of our own WSEC members: Qing Ji, […]
UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development 2020
The 2020 UC Women’s Initiative call for nominations is open and nominations are due here by October 1st, 2019! UC WI is a unique, experiential professional development program offered to mid-career women, faculty, academic personnel and staff who demonstrate the potential to advance their careers at UC. Purpose To help women advance in their UC […]
The Bearded Lady Project – Challenging the Face of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science is presenting an afternoon of art and discussion about the Bearded Lady Project, which aims to challenge tenacious gender biases in the sciences. Click to learn more about the project and register for the August 22 event.
Developing Your Pitch – August 20, 2019
Developing Your Pitch In June, the WSEC started a three-part workshop: Developing Your Pitch. The third workshop in the series will take place on August 20, 12 – 1 pm in Building 54, Room -130B – Pers Hall addition. This series is highly recommended for all LBNL researchers – including 2019 Research SLAM participants! Though […]
Database Helps Raise Visibility of Women Scientists
The 500 Women Scientists organization has created a database of more than 7,500 self-identified women who want to share their scientific expertise. Add your name and you may be contacted for conferences, peer review panels, or news stories. Share your knowledge while promoting women in STEM. More>>
Frazier Benya – Sexual Harassment in the Sciences – August 26, 2019
Dr. Frazier Benya, Senior Program Officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, spoke about her study on “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine” on Monday, August 26, at 2:15 p.m. Abstract: The 2018 National Academy of Science report on Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, […]
DOE Q&A Features Lab’s Laleh Coté
As part of DOE’s “Women@Energy” series, Laleh Coté, Berkeley Lab’s internship coordinator in Workforce Development & Education, discusses what inspired her to work in STEM, ways to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue a STEM education, and tips for those who want to work in STEM. More>>
