Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM

Supported by YWCA Canberra and Canberra Innovation Network. Delivered by Innovate Communicate.

Society and the planet need as many enthusiastic, talented people as possible tackling challenges and solving problems with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Currently, STEM is less diverse and inclusive than it should be. Imagine what could happen if science achieved gender equity?

You're invited to this hands-on workshop where we'll explore what's working and who's leading

Share your wisdom and ideas and be part of advancing the future. Insights captured at this workshop will be fed into the Australian Government's Diversity in STEM Review.

When: Tuesday 15th August, 10am to 12pm.

What: Talks, workshop. (Coffee and snacks provided.)

Where: Canberra Innovation Network.

CONTRIBUTORS / SPEAKERS

• Anna-Maria Arabia, Chief Executive of The Australian Academy of Science.
• Dr Merryn McKinnon, Associate Professor at Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (ANU).
• Alana Lundy, Executive Branch Manager Digital, Data and Technology Solutions, ACT Government.
• Hala Batainah, Principal Coach at Humanosity.
• Mat Franklin, Managing Director at MF & Associates.
• Dr Susan McGinty, Director at Aya Leadership.
• Dr Chloe Lim, Science Storyteller at Twisty Science.

(AND you'll also be asked to share your wisdom and ideas and be part of advancing the future.)

What we'll do:

• Hear from leaders about where things are at in 2023 and their stories so we can be informed by lived experience.
• Share and capture the actions being taken (particularly by organisations in the ACT) to address gender diversity in STEM.
• Share whatever you'd like from your experience - wisdom and ideas - in the workshop.
• Generate clear 'next steps' through collaborative, peer group brainstorming (and ranking) of a range of ideas of ways to address the pressing needs for both individuals and organisations. 
  

Why does gender equity in STEM matter?

• Diversity is crucial for innovation.
• Companies with gender-diverse boards perform better.
• STEM, along with other fields, should represent our community.

Important numbers

Employment opportunities in STEM occupations in Australia are expected to grow by 12.9% by 2025, with the current pipeline in Australia unable to support this demand. Women remain underrepresented, making up only 16% of people with STEM qualifications. (Reference: industry.gov.au)

Read more research and key figures: innovatecommunicate.com.

*Gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same 'starting position' as men. This is often because of historical, cultural and social disadvantages.

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This event is hosted by Claire Harris (from Innovate Communicate). Please visit the website for more information.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and acknowledge that this event is being held on Ngunnawal land.

*Note that you may be photographed or filmed at this event. Please advise the host if you don't want to be included in imagery.