Symposium on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in STEMM: Opening Doors
Location: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Address: 2101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Date: March 19, 2020
Times: 8:30am to 4:45pm
This symposium will share the key messages and findings of a soon-to-be released National Academies report focused on addressing the underrepresentation of women in science, engineering, and medicine, which was made possible by the sponsorship of the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and L’Oréal USA. Among the key issues the report addresses are:
• How women’s participation and leadership varies across scientific, engineering, and medical disciplines
• How the intersection of race and gender affects women of color in science, engineering, and medicine
• Which interventions can produce sustained improvements in the representation and leadership of women in science, engineering, and medicine
• Why effective interventions haven’t been scaled up or adopted at more institutions
The day’s event will feature presentations of the latest research and in-depth discussion with experts and leaders on the state of knowledge on the range of issues addressed in the National Academies study.