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Women
in Science Enquiry network in conjunction with
Queensland
Health Scientific Services (QHSS)
and The National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology
(EnTox)
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Date of the Event:
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Wednesday
19th July, 2006
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Venue:
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QHSS
Conference Theatre
39 Kessels Road,
Coopers Plains,
QLD 4108.
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Time:
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12.20
– 17:00
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This
half-day workshop is specifically designed to engage female
postgraduate students and early career researchers with inspirational
women in their field. Around 50% of PhDs in the sciences are awarded
to women. In the academic profession, this percentage declines dramatically
with increasing senority and less than 5% of professorships are held
by women. Such figures are daunting for women at early stages of
their careers and good female role models are few and far between.
This
workshop has assembled leading QLD scientists for the purpose of
information sharing, guidance and mentoring. Presenters will share
their own experience, provide real examples of success and knowledge,
speak about the challenges women in the early stages of their science
careers are likely to face and offer guidance on how to leap over the
hurdles. The workshop will provide a forum for discussion and
networking with the aim of retaining women in science long term and
allowing them to progress their careers to maximum potential.
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Timetable
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TIME
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DETAILS
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LOCATION
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12:20
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Dr. Bengtson Nash
(Introductions)
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Conference
theatre
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12:30
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Professor Andrews
(QLD Chief Scientist)
“The
State of Science in Queensland”
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Conference
theatre
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13:00
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Professor Britz (Dean
of Science, QUT) “Snakes & Ladders – Experiences of
a Lady Scientist”
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Conference
theatre
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13:30
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Professor Green
(Deputy Director, Queensland Institute of Medical Research)
“24-7
and a Research Career”
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Conference
theatre
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14:00
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Professor Chenery
(Director of Studies, Faculty of Health, UQ)
“Advancing
Your Stellar Research Career – Strategies, Tips &
Pitfalls”
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Conference
theatre
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14:30
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Coffee
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Foyer
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15:00
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Dr. Wells
(Eskitis Institute Griffith)
“Challenges Facing Women in Science Today”
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Conference
theatre
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15:30
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Professor Garson
(School of Molecular & Microbial Science, UQ)
“Wisenet
from the beginning”
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Conference
theatre
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16:00
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Professor McDonald
(Head of School, Human Movement, UQ)
“The
Importance of Mentoring”
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Conference
theatre
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16:30
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Dr. Bengtson Nash
(closing address)
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Conference
theatre
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16:40
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Membership
information and association details
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Foyer
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To Register your participation in this
workshop please contact:
Dr. Susan Bengtson Nash
The National Research Centre for Environmental
Toxicology (EnTox)
The University
of Queensland
(UQ)
39
Kessels Road
Coopers plains, QLD 4108
Ph: (07) 3274 9002
Email: s.nash@uq.edu.au
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