Join us for "STEMpire: Women Shaping the Future of Innovation," where we delve into the challenges and opportunities for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Despite progress, women's representation in STEM remains significantly lower than men's. We will explore underlying reasons and celebrate the achievements of women in STEM, addressing barriers such as biases, stereotypes, and limited mentorship.
Our event features insightful discussions led by esteemed female leaders and innovators in STEM, focusing on gender equity, diversity, and strategies for fostering a supportive environment. By highlighting women's accomplishments and experiences, we aim to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists.
Join us in empowering women in STEM and building a more inclusive future for all.
The following subtopics will be the focus of our discussion:
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Examine persistent gender disparities in STEM fields
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Identify obstacles and biases faced by women in STEM
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Highlight strategies for fostering a supportive environment for women in STEM
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Inspire action towards a more inclusive future for women in STEM
A one hour of panel discussion will be followed by half an hour of community engagement and networking.
Light refreshments will be provided
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About our panelists:
Dr. Grace Wang, an accomplished materials scientist and engineer, is WPI’s 17th president. Known as a collaborative leader in higher education, government, and industry, she has excelled at building collective vision, delivering impacts, and fostering partnerships to advance education, research, and innovation.
President Wang is a member of the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and the Board of Governors for the New York Academy of Sciences.
She received her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, holds 7 US patents, and has worked at IBM, NSF, SUNY and most recently The Ohio State University.
Donna Levin is the CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College. The Blank School builds entrepreneurial leaders with empathy, morality, compassion, and drive to produce scalable solutions that benefit individuals, communities, and the world.
Prior to joining Babson, Donna held faculty appointments at Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management and served as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WPI.
Donna was the co-founder of Care.com, the world’s leading online destination for helping families find and manage family care with over 33 million members across 20 countries. During Donna’s tenure at Care.com, she played key roles in building and scaling the company through rapid growth, 5 rounds of funding to IPO.
Donna currently serves on the boards of directors of Mathematica, Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Organization, and the Mass Technology Leadership Council. Donna holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA from Emerson College.
Kathryn Rose, award-winning CEO of renowned global knowledge marketplaces, empowers business owners and professionals with on-demand access to thousands of experts, resources, and education. With a background as a Wall Street sales leader and author of 9 books, she's been featured in Forbes, Worth Magazine, other prominent outlets, and was selected to be a participant in the prestigious NASDAQ Milestone Makers program.
Kathryn is a sought-after speaker at prestigious events like Google and IBM, and has received numerous awards for her leadership, including the ACW LEAD Award and the Women in Tech Global Movement Ally Award.
Savita Kendre is a third year Ph.D. Candidate in the robotics engineering department at WPI. Her research is centered around creation of bioinspired robots that can be 3D printed and utilized for various terrestrial and aquatic purposes. Prior to WPI, she obtained masters degree in Mechatronics from Germany and a bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering from India. She has total 8 years of work experience in the field of automation and robotics. She has published 7 research papers and 6 patents.
She recently co-founded a underwater robotics company, Cineqautix, that develops specialized remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) designed to intuitively maneuver a professional camera safely on an underwater film set.