June 16 - Symposium

Registration
8:00-8:20am

Welcome
8:20-8:40am
Paddy Wiesenfeld, PhD, National GWIS President
Michelle Carter, PhD, President of Xi Chapter

Session I:
Women Leaders in Education: Debunking the myth that women are not as good in science, technology, engineering and math as men.
Session Platinum Sponsor: 3M

• Discuss the current status of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Learn what the State of Minnesota is doing to encourage young women to go into STEM.
• Explore how GWIS support women in science.

8:40-10:00am Speakers

• Ms. Sue Wygant, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Content Specialist, MN Department of Education
• Dr. Jeanine Gregoire, Assistant Professor, Departments of Education and Physics, Augsburg College, Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS) Program
• Ms. Lori Thurgood, Senior Research Analyst, SRI, Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)
• Dr. Jennifer Ingram, Assistant Professor, Duke University and Coordinator, GWIS Fellowships

10:10-10:15am Break

Session II:
Women Scientists in Leadership Roles in Academia: Debunking the myths.
Session Platinum Sponsor: Xi Chapter

Moderator: Maura Lerner, Medical Reporter, Mpls-St. Paul Star Tribune
Addressing the following myths:
• Women are not as competitive as men.
• Women don't want jobs in academe.
• Academe is a meritocracy.
• Women faculty are less productive than men.
• Women are more interested in family than in careers.
• Women take more time off due to childbearing, so they are a bad investment.
• The system as currently configured has worked well in producing great science; so there is no need to change it.

10:15-10:30am Speakers
Dr. Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Professor, University of Minnesota, “Motivators and Inhibitors: Making the Decision to Take the Lead".

10:30-11:45pm Dean’s Panel: Women in Academia: Challenges and Joys

• Dr. Darlyne Bailey, Dean, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
• Dr. Marilyn Speedie, Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota
• Dr. Janis Hollenbeck, Academic Dean, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
• Dr. Diane Michelfelder, Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Macalester College

12:15-1:30pm Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Dr. Rusty Barcelo, UMN VP and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity,
discussing her national model for diversity in higher education

Break 1:30-1:45

Session III:
Scientific Leadership in the Broader Community
Session Platinum Sponsor: General Mills

• How can scientists get involved in the broader community?
• How does science enable policy-making?
• How does the layperson deal with science?
• How can scientists be prepared for community endeavors?

1:45-3:05pm Speakers

• Dr. Melanie Reap, Associate Professor, Dept of Education, Winona State University, MN. Citizens for Science Education.
• Dr. Onnie Byers, Executive Director, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
• Dr. Phyllis Kahn, State Representative, Minnesota Legislature
• Dr. Kristi Curry Rodgers, Curator and Head of Department of Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota

3:15-6:00pm Exhibition Hall
corporate and organizational booths, silent auction, job board, and much more!
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5:00-6:00pm Reception
• Presentation of State and Twin Cities proclamations: Women in Science Week
• Introduction of new national and local GWIS officers

6:00-9:00pm Banquet
Program:
• Recognition of Xi Planning Committee Efforts, Sue Kierstead
• National BOD report, Chair, Dee McManus
• Introduction of keynote speaker
• Keynote Speaker