More than numbers - the cultural shift required to achieve gender equality in STEM research

In a time when science, technology and engineering are shaping and transforming every aspect of our lives, the lack of gender diversity continues to be a persistent issue. How do we tackle the gender gap in the STEM research sector? Join this panel of STEM researchers to learn about strategies and actions we can take to make gender diversity the new normal amongst research and innovation.  

Moderator: 

• Dr Didar Zowghi, Professor of Software Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and IT and the Deputy Dean of UTS Graduate Research School.  

Panellists:

• Dr Olivera Marjanovic, Professor of Information Systems in the School of Professional Practice & Leadership, UTS (University of Technology Sydney) 
• Dr Jiao Jiao Li, Lecturer School of Biomedical Engineering, UTS (University of Technology Sydney) & 2021-22 Superstars of STEM, Science and Technology Australia 
• Dr Lana McClements, Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, UTS (University of Technology Sydney)
• Jacque Dinklo, PhD Candidate (Managing AI), UTS (University of Technology Sydney