Women and STE(A)M, between past and future

April 18, from 10:00 to 12:45
University of Milan-Bicocca
Martini Room, Building U6 - Agorà (basement floor)
Piazza Ateneo Nuovo 1, Milan

The event "Women and STE(A)M, between past and future", organized by the University of Milan-Bicocca, aims to address the themes of inclusivity and gender equity in access to education and careers in scientific and entrepreneurial fields within the STE(A)M disciplines. Through a comparison with figures who have paved the way for women in STE(A)M careers, we will reflect on how to support educational and professional choices as well as on which strategies to implement to promote a more inclusive and diversified environment in the STE(A)M sectors. Furthermore, the role of women in research and innovation will be examined, focusing on current challenges and future opportunities to encourage greater female participation in these crucial areas for social and economic development.

Program
10:00 Institutional Greetings
Speakers:

• Prof. Patrizia Steca , President of the Single Guarantee Committee, University of Milano-Bicocca
• Dr. Alessia Cappello, Councillor for Economic Development and Employment Policies, Municipality of Milan
• Prof. Maria Grazia Riva , Vice-Rector for Orientation, Gender Policies and Equal Opportunities, University of Milan-Bicocca

10:15 Women and STE(A)M: the numbers
Professor Silvia Penati , Department of Physics G. Occhialini – Member of the Observatory for Equal Opportunities, University of Milano-Bicocca

10.30 STE(A)M without borders
Speakers:

• Dr. Amalia Ercoli Finzi , Professor Emeritus, Polytechnic University of Milan
• Dr. Elvina Finzi, manager at Essilor Luxottica
• Aurora Gaeta , Debora Fiorini , Stephanie Cancelli , Gabriella Nanna , Wadii Anwar , students at the University of Milan-Bicocca

11:15: Women and STE(A)M in Business Contexts
Speakers:

• Dr. Gianna Martinengo , President and Founder of Women&Tech® ETS
• Dr. Cristina Quartararo, Single Guarantee Committee and ABCD Interdepartmental Center for Gender Studies, University of Milano-Bicocca
• Dr. Ilaria Pigazzini, Co-founder & CEO, TXT Arcan s.r.l., Alumna, University of Milan-Bicocca
• Dr. Patrizia Valsesia , Intercos Raw Material Laboratory Director, Alumna, University of Milano-Bicocca

12:30

• Prof. Patrizia Steca , President of the Single Guarantee Committee, University of Milano-Bicocca

All interventions will be moderated by the journalist Monica D’Ascenzo , Il Sole 24 ORE.

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