Women in STEM Week Events Underway
A week of activities focused on the importance of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics kicks off Oct. 7 with workshops, presentations and training opportunities for members of the campus community.
Haley Knighten, chemical engineering major and event organizer, said this year's programming continues to build on previous efforts.
"This year, we are very excited STEM majors across campus are represented in our student and faculty committees," she said. "We are grateful for how much the Women in STEM Week events have grown from last year, and we are pleased to involve the community in multiple events."
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Unconscious Bias Training for Students and Industry Leaders
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, Room 101
Registration - Keynote Speaker: Nora Savage, NSF program director
6-8 p.m.
Giffels Auditorium
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- Unconscious Bias Training for Faculty and Staff
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, Room 101
Registration - Women in STEM Panel
6-8 p.m.
Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Oct. 10
- Crafting an Elevator Pitch for Graduate Students
10 a.m. to noon
Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub - Getting the Job: Interview, Resume and Attire Tips
6-8 p.m.
Hillside Auditorium, Room 206 and Lobby
Friday, Oct. 11
- Future of Women in STEM Outreach Event for K-5 Girls
5-8 p.m.
Bell Engineering Center
Follow @uark_women_in_stem on Instagram for all the latest details.
Topics
Contacts
Haley Knighten, event organizer
Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering
479-575-4951,
hbknight@uark.edu
Nick DeMoss, director of communications
College of Engineering
479-575-5697,
ndemoss@uark.edu
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