Women In Science and EngineeringUpcoming Events
Dinner with Industry at the University ClubMarch 15, 2012
Queen’s University Women in Science and Engineering is hosting our annual Dinner with Industry, on March 15 2012, 6:00 PM at the University Club. Women professionals from all areas within science and engineering are invited to speak and engage about their experiences in their field. Everyone is invited to the University Club for a reception, dinner, and a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of successful professionals.
This year's event will have two keynote speakers. Dr. Catherine Mavriplis is the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. A mechanical engineer who has studied at MIT and did post-doctoral work at Princeton, Dr. Mavriplis will be sharing her insights on women attaining leadership positions in Engineering.
We are also proud to announce that Dr. Kellie Leitch, the Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and to the Minister of Labour, will be delivering a keynote address. Dr. Leitch is also a Queen’s Alumna and an orthopaedic surgeon.
We have also assembled a comprehensive panel of speakers, hoping to represent a diversity of professional disciplines. Our panel includes:
Dr. Anna Majury - Oversees the Kingston Public Health Lab, is a Field Epidemiologist, volunteers with Veterinarians Without Borders
Dr. Sarah Jones - Head of Pediatrics at Queen's Med School, a pediatric surgeon and the Program Medical Director of Pediatrics at KGH
Dr. Lauren Flynn - Chemical and Biomedical engineer at Queen’s, working on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Recently made headlines with adipose-derived stem cell breakthrough.
Catherine Denis - A Junior Fellow with Engineers Without Borders Canada. With field experience in Ghana, Malawi and Zambia, she'll be here to answer any of your questions about engineering and philanthropy.
Ticket sales are going on now! One ticket for $25, or two for $40. Tickets include both the dinner, and a reception with the speakers from 6:00 - 6:30 PM.
Selling times: March 10 & 11: 11:00 - 4:00 at Common Ground
You can also reserve a ticket by contacting:
dinnerwithindustry@gmail.com.
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Events
Dinner With Industry
Women in Science and Engineering at Queen’s University hosts the annual Dinner with Industry event, where we invite women professionals from all areas within science and engineering to speak with students about their experiences in their field.
Students of all backgrounds and years are invited to a reception and dinner providing a unique opportunity to explore potential careers in the sciences or engineering. For students who have a particular career in mind, this is a great chance to benefit from the experiences of women who have succeeded in their field of interest. Speakers will also address issues that affect all women in the workforce, such as attaining leadership positions and current trends in their respective industries. This event is also a great way to network with industry members in Kingston whose organizations may offer volunteer opportunities, internships or summer positions.
In addition to a keynote speaker, we assemble a comprehensive panel of speakers, hoping to represent the diversity of the Engineering and Science disciplines. Past panellists have included women from diverse fields, from Environmental Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Business, and Medicine to Pharmaceutical Research and Biomedical Research.
Women in Science and Engineering at Queen’s University hosts the annual Dinner with Industry event, where we invite women professionals from all areas within science and engineering to speak with students about their experiences in their field.
Students of all backgrounds and years are invited to a reception and dinner providing a unique opportunity to explore potential careers in the sciences or engineering. For students who have a particular career in mind, this is a great chance to benefit from the experiences of women who have succeeded in their field of interest. Speakers will also address issues that affect all women in the workforce, such as attaining leadership positions and current trends in their respective industries. This event is also a great way to network with industry members in Kingston whose organizations may offer volunteer opportunities, internships or summer positions.
In addition to a keynote speaker, we assemble a comprehensive panel of speakers, hoping to represent the diversity of the Engineering and Science disciplines. Past panellists have included women from diverse fields, from Environmental Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Business, and Medicine to Pharmaceutical Research and Biomedical Research.