Female Researchers Present Digital Poster at the Logic 2020 Conference
As a group of female postdoctoral fellows and research associates interested in “leaning in” to advance their careers and help others take the steps to advance theirs, joined together to organize a workshop at the University of Calgary. The Future Faculty Workshop for Women in Science and Engineering was open to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates from the science and engineering faculties. As a result of this workshop, a community of support and mentorship amongst the female graduate student, postdoc, and research associate population on campus was developed, providing support to women in STEM on campus, and creating a community of women supporting women. Speakers included female leaders from around campus, including the dean of science, assistant, associate, and full professors, health and wellness experts, and career development mentors, provided insight into what it takes to become a female faculty member. Their talks were personal and they answered audience questions with enthusiasm, kindness, and support. This event advanced the women in STEM community’s perception of themselves as part of the larger UCalgary community. |