International Women in Engineering Day 2019 Event
Organised by the IOM3 Women in Materials group
Sunday 23 June 2019 is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) and the IOM3 Women in Materials (WIM) Group is hosting an afternoon event on Friday 21 June to celebrate this occasion in the Institute's 150th anniversary year.
The event will be free to attend and be held at the Institute’s HQ at 297 Euston Road, London. There will be mid-afternoon refreshment and the chance to network with other attendees as well as hear from some interesting and inspirational women.
Please see the full details of the programme below
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13:30 |
Registration and Arrivals |
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14:00 |
Introduction - Margaret Wegrzyn, Chair of the IOM3 Women in Materials Group and Zotefoams |
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14:10 |
Keynote Speech - Professor Serena Best, Professor of Materials Science at Cambridge University and current President of IOM3 |
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14:40 |
Career case study - Elizabeth Eaves, Synvina, The Netherlands |
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15:00 |
Daphne Jackson Trust - Maria Ribera Vincent from Imperial College London |
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15:20 |
Tea break |
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15:45 |
Volunteering with IOM3 - Margaret Wegrzyn, Chair of the IOM3 Women in Materials Group |
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16:00 |
Career case study - Katie Atkinson, Allen & Overy and also recognised in the Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards 2018 |
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16:20 |
Career case study - Kate Thornton, Croda, Vice-President of IOM3. |
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16:40 |
Panel Q&A Discussion |
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17:00 |
Networking session with refreshments |
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18:30 |
Finish |
All are welcome, men and women, members and non-members.
The event is free to attend but those attending must register.
Registration is available on the link below.
Venue and booking
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