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IAP 2007 Activity


Sustaining Global Pressures: Women in Science and Engineering
Julie Shi, Nupur Garg
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none

Women around the world are facing challenges when entering the field of science and engineering. This lecture series wishes to discuss social taboos concerning higher education in science and technology among girls in socially and economically-disadvantaged sections of society and to discuss ways to sensitize them to the options available in these areas for career and personal growth.
Food will be provided.
Contact: Julie Shi, julieshi@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers
Cosponsor: Public Service Center

How do women in science and engineering in the US compare globally?
Julie Shi
As a world leader, the United States is often looked upon as a role model when it comes to issues such as equality and freedom. But how do women in science and engineering in the US actually compare to women in other countries? Join us for a discussion on what the US and other countries have done to promote women in S&E.
Sat Jan 13, 12-01:00pm, CANCELLED

Women in science and engineering: Are we there yet?
Julie Shi
Are women treated equally with men in education and the workforce? Sadly, although women enjoy the same rights as men, they are still not treated the same, especially in the field of science and engineering. Join us for a discussion on how women in science and engineering in the US still lack quality and ways that we can solve the issues facing this problem.
Sat Jan 20, 01-02:00pm, Mezzanine Lounge

Global Perceptions of Women in Science and Engineering
Nupur Garg
Come have a conversation with a team of students who attended an international conference on Sustaining Global Pressures: Women in Science and Engineering. In this part of the series, we will work out some of the subtleties that we might overlooked when discussing these issues on a global scale.
Thu Jan 25, 01-02:00pm, W20-400

Global initiatives for women in science and engineering
Ritu Tandon
What initiatives has the nations around the world taken to promote and support women in science and engineering? Join us for a discussion on what different nations have done to combat this issue and what more initiatives could be explored.
Mon Jan 29, 03-04:00pm, 2-135
Latest update: 18-Jan-2007


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