In 2015, UNESCO and UN Women established an annual day to honour the important role women and girls play in science and technology. At present, less than 30 per cent of researchers worldwide are women. According to UNESCO data (2014 - 2016), only around 30 per cent of all female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.
Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are steering girls and women away from science-related fields. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a pledge to end the gender imbalance in science.
This year, BCCHR is hosting a special event celebrating female leaders within health sciences. This event is open to high school students, university students, health care professionals and members of the general public and will provide an opportunity to learn from these inspiring women.
When: Thursday, Feb 11, 7-9pm
Cost: Free! However, as space is limited, please register
here. Participation is free.
- Amy Inkster, Graduate Student, Robinson Research Team, BCCHR
- Dr. Bhavi Modi, Research Associate, Turvey Lab, BCCHR — Read her profile here.
- Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Investigator, BCCHR; Physician, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre; Assistant Director, WHRI; Senior Public Health Scientist, BCCDC; Professor, School of Population & Public Health, UBC — Read her profile here.
- Dr. Patricia Spittal, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Professor, Division of Health in Populations, School of Population and Public Health, UBC; Associate Director for Research, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
- Dr. Cynthia Verchere, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, UBC — Read her profile here.
- Dr. Allison Eddy, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
For more information, please visit BCCHR's
website or contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.
