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Join us for a brainstorming session to discuss policies and actionable solutions to support caregivers in attending scientific conferences. Attending scientific conferences is crucial for career advancement in STEMM, particularly for early-career scientists. Conferences allow academics to build their scientific reputation and establish new connections and collaborations, which are essential for scientific production. However, data shows that many women decline opportunities to attend conferences due to family responsibilities.
In this open Q&A session, we invite all participants to engage in an informal discussion with our guest speakers and science policy experts, Dr Yvette Seger (FASEB) and Sarina Neote (ASBMB).
Discussion topics:
- Mothers in Science unpublished data on conference attendance by academic parents
- Obstacles preventing caregivers, and especially mothers, from attending in-person conferences
- Existing policies and initiatives to help caregivers attend conferences
- Brainstorm actionable solutions to encourage mothers and caregivers to attend conferences
Speakers:
Dr Yvette Seger began her policy career at the National Academies as a Christine Mirzayan Fellow, focusing on processes for identifying and appointing scientists to federal advisory roles. Shen then held senior policy analyst roles at FasterCures, NIH, and Thomson Reuters. In 2013, she joined the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), where she leads their strategic investments in diversity and inclusion and FASEB's science policy initiatives. Seger's educational background includes a PhD in Genetics from Stony Brook University and a BA in Zoology and Politics and Government from Ohio Wesleyan University
Sarina Neote works as the Director of Public Affairs at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization with over 11,000 members. Sarina is a public affairs expert with a focus on advocating for sound science policy that supports scientists and a thriving research community. She works closely with scientists to advocate effectively and focuses on engaging all stakeholders within the scientific community. She has experience with public private partnerships, regulatory policy and global health policy. Sarina earned her master's degree in biomedical science policy and a bachelor's in international relations
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