IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast 2026
When: Tuesday, February 10th, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who is it for: Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
What you will get out of it: Connecting with a vibrant network of individuals dedicated to breaking down obstacles to gender equality in the field of science.
Where: 3431 Herzberg Laboratories (SSSC)
Join us on Tuesday, February 10th for an IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast Event! Held in conjunction with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, the goal of "The Breakfast" is to establish an active network of people to overcome barriers to gender equality in science.
The event will be hosted by the Science Student Success Centre's (SSSC's) EDI Team and the Office of the Dean of Science in 3431 Herzberg Laboratories from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Come join us for a coffee/tea and a pancake breakfast followed by a panel and discussion with some of our amazing women leaders in STEM at Carleton University. All are welcome!
Schedule
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast prepared by SSSC Staff & Mentors
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM SSSC Ambassadors open the event, introducing the panelists
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Panel discussion followed by a student Q&A session
Panelists:
Dr. Sue Bertram, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor in Biology
Dr. Melissa Chee, Graduate Chair and Associate Professor in Neuroscience
Dr. Alisha Szozda, Research Associate focused on EDI in STEM
Prarthana Pasricha, Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Physics
Please Note: Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording to be used by the Science Student Success Centre at Carleton University. Click here to view the full length, Photo Consent Notice.