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Online live stream: Women in Science Summit

On Thursday (1/28) I will be participating in an all-day Women in Science Summit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. They will be live-streaming the majority of the presentations and panel discussions throughout the day – I’ve listed these events by time below (check out some of the phenomenal speakers!!). My panel is at 9:10 am.

You can tune in on YouTube, or here. All times are PST. Hope you’ll join us remotely!
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8:50 AM – “Women in Science: The Data” – Kate Clancy
A summary talk on the status of research about women in science.

9:10 AM – “Perceptions of Gender in Science” (Panel Discussion)
How do perceptions about gender affect women’s work in academia, industry, and the general public? Speakers will discuss the value of gender diversity in science and share inspiration for navigatnig the challenges that negative perceptions can present.
Panelists: Emily Graslie, Shaila Kotadia, Diane Ackerman, Dawn Wright, Ann Russell, Jonathan Eisen; Moderated by Heather Tallis

10:40 AM – “Mother’s Earth” – Jane Lubchenco
Presentation by environmental scientist and marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco, U. S. Department of State’s Science Envoy for the Ocean.

11:00 AM – “Know Your Allies” (Panel Discussion)
Panelist will share stories about the importance of role models and mentors (and how to fill those roles well, whether ally, mentor, or mentee) and discuss ways to create better cultures of inclusivity.
Panelists: Jo Boaler, Rodolfo Dirzo, DC Randle, Liz Hadly, Tizezew Sisay, Rebecca Tripp; Moderated by Rita Mehta.

1:05 PM – “A Woman Underwater” – Sylvia Earle
Presentation by National Geographic Explorer in Residence – and founder of Mission Blue and SEAlliance – Dr. Sylvia Earle.

1:25 PM – “Institutions as Drivers of Change” (Panel discussion)
While speaking frankly about their own efforts – successes, failures, and next steps – panelists will discuss the roles that institutions can play in driving shifts toward great diversity in science.
Panelists: Pam Matson, Liz Taylor, Tom Lovejoy, Joan Roughgarden, Jane Lubchenco, Karina Nielsen; Moderated by Sue Rosser

3:00 PM – “The Courage to Escape” – Dawn Wright
Presentation by Dr. Dawn Wright, chief scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute and Professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University.

3:15 PM – “Women in Science: Perspectives from Academia” – Pam Patson
Presentation by Stanford Dean of the School of Earth Sciences Pam Matson, whose work explores ways to reconcile the needs of people and the planet in the 21st century.

3:30 PM – “Networking, Negotiating, & (Sort Of) Balancing Priorities” – (Panel Discussion)
Panelists share tools, strategies, frustrations, and practical advice related to navigating personal/professional priorities in work environments.
Panelists: Sue Rosser, Carmen Domingo, Shannon Bennett, Michelle Trautwein, Sally Bingham; Moderated by Meg Lowman

4:30 PM – Session Wrap-Ups
Discussion-table leaders share their group’s most interesting take-aways. Moderated by Meg Lowman, Heather Tallis, and Rita Mehta.