How can we support girls bridge the step from studying STEM to building a career in the water tech industry?
Welcome to an interactive session with a diverse panel who are eager to share their experiences working in water technology and offer insights into what it takes for women to succeed in the field. Even though the session will focus on advising girls on how to build successful careers in technology, it is open to everyone who is interested in this important topic and will include the importance of both being and having male allies. The panelists will share their unique journeys, reflecting on topics such as building self-confidence, developing peer networks, the importance of mentorship, and the role of male allies. Starting with a keynote speech about issues in this area, followed by a panel conversation.
Then the panelists will join the room (round tables set up) for break-out conversations about 4 themes:
Building self-confidence
Developing peer networks
Importance of mentorship & sponsorship
The role of male allies
Keynote Speaker:
Ingrid Ask, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.
Current Panelists:
Kandis Boyd, Director, Chesapeake Bay Program
Natalie Exum, Asst. Scientist, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
Linda Greer, Senior Global Fellow, Institute for Public and Environmental Affairs
Matthew Pine, SVP & President, Americas, Xylem
Betsy Southerland, Retired, US EPA Office of Water Science and Technology Director
This event is hosted by the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, the Women’s Aquatic Network, and the Embassy of Sweden, in conjunction with the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The same event will also be hosted in Stockholm during World Water Week at the same time, and we will broadcast both keynote speeches to each location!
For any questions or more information about this event, please contact Info@reservoircenter.org.
Wednesday, August 31
9:30 - 11:30 am ET
Brunch will be served.
301 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20003
