Women in Science Mixer
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From fieldwork to your social feed women make an impact on scientific discoveries, policies, and communication. Hear their stories and chart your own path to a career in science with this annual mixer.
Please join us for a Women in Science panel discussion on Wednesday, October 8th at the Field Museum East Atrium. This event is open and free to attend. Teens are welcome to join to hear from our panelists!
- 5:30-6:00pm Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks
- 6:00-7:00pm Women in Science Panel Discussion
- 7:00-8:00pm Networking Reception (heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks)
Parking available in the East Lot, please enter through the Field Museum East Entrance
Women in Science Panelists
Lesley de Souza, PhD, Field Museum Senior Conservation Ecologist
Almira Astudillo Gilles, PhD, President of the Board of Directors, The Hinabi Project
Cait Williamson, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Director of Conservation
Ewa Wojcik, MD, Head of Pathology at Loyola University
Moderated by Bridgette Russell, Field Museum Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
Please RSVP below. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 1st.
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Acknowledgments
The Women's Board of the Field Museum is committed to supporting women in science. The inequities within the STEM fields is an issue that is felt deeply by many of us. Supporting women and encouraging their continued involvement in these fields will benefit our entire world. Too many bright young students are discouraged and dissuaded from pursuing their passions. We recently expanded our financial support from funding fellowships for doctoral candidates to include paid internships for collegiate and high school young women. Offering these opportunities to engage with and learn from Field scientists help assure that the next generation of young women continue to be inspired and hopeful for a positive future in the sciences.
