Women in NAnotechnology Event
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Aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the nanotechnology sphere, the IEEE NANO 2024 “Women in Nanotechnology” special event provides a space to connect with women at different stages of their careers, including students, junior and senior researchers, professionals working in academia and industry, and women leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Be inspired by their stories, contribute to the collective advancement of the field and be part of a transformative dialogue shaping the future of nanoscience.
This exclusive gathering aims to address crucial topics that resonate with women in nanotech, fostering a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment. Attendees can expect engaging discussions on diverse subjects, including:
- Women Mentorship: Explore the significance of mentorship in the professional growth of women in nanotechnology.
- Innovative Ways to Inspire the Young Generation in Nanotech: Discuss creative approaches to encourage and inspire the next generation of women in the field.
- Including Gender Impact in Research Projects: Discuss about strategies to integrate gender perspectives into research projects, enhancing their relevance and impact.
- Quotas: Debate the role of quotas in promoting gender balance and diversity within the nanotech community.
- Life in Industry: Gain insights into the experiences and challenges faced by women in nanotechnology within the industrial landscape.
- Life in Academy: Explore the unique journeys of women contributing to nanotech in academic settings.
- Leadership: Discuss the role of women in leadership positions, driving innovation and progress in nanotechnology.
This event promises valuable insights into women’s challenges in nanotech and provides a unique opportunity to expand professional networks. Attendees will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, fostering collaboration and mentorship that transcends traditional boundaries.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional network!
Participants
Rosa María Menéndez López (born February 12, 1956, in Corollos, Cudillero, Asturias) is a distinguished Spanish scientist. She made history as the first woman to preside over the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), serving in this role from November 2017 until June 2022.
Rosa earned her degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oviedo in 1980 and later obtained her doctorate from the same institution in 1986. She commenced her career at the CSIC, initially at the National Coal Institute, now known as the Institute of Carbon Science and Technology (INCAR), based in Oviedo.
In addition to her role at CSIC, Menéndez López served as Vice President of Science Europe from June 1, 2018, representing the interests of the scientific community across 43 European research and innovation funding agencies. She remains a staunch advocate for women in science and is actively involved in initiatives such as the Margarita Salas Foundation, dedicated to advancing the role of women in scientific fields.
Researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT). Holding a PhD in Sociology, her main research topics are inclusion, diversity, gender, equality, and disability. She is a coordinator of research projects and editor and author of publications and books in the domain.
She was one of the authors and implementers of several plans for gender equality in Italian public institutions, paying particular attention to the possible cross-fertilisation of different disciplines in STEM and social sciences and humanities as a means for scientific, cultural, economic and social growth.
In her role as a researcher at a research institution dedicated to technology, she serves as a facilitator of dialogue between disciplines to make research more inclusive and integral.
She received her PhD (Applied Physics) at Yokohama National University in 1996. After working as a technical assistant, assistant professor, lecturer, and associate professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, she has been a full professor since 2019. She concurrently holds the same position at Osaka University since 2017.
Her recent main research interests are phase transition of magnetic nanoparticles and biomedical applications. Now she has been serving as an international advisory committee member of some reputed conferences. She is a member of the editorial board of IEEE Magnetics Letters since 2018. Prior to her academic position, she worked for a private company for three years, designing circuits, and contributing to the establishment of electronic equipment interference regulations in Japan (VCCI).
Diana Leitao graduated in Applied Physics from University of Porto, and has a PhD in Physics from University of Porto and Materials Science Institute of Madrid ICMM-CSIC. She then joined INESC Microsystems and Nanotechnologies in Lisbon, first as a postdoctoral researcher, and later as a FCT Investigator Starting Grantee to lead her research line in magnetic nanodevices. Since September 2021 she has been an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research focus is on exploring novel thin-film stackings, designs, and hybrid technology integration to improve the performance of magnetoresistive sensing devices and provide added functionalities. Diana Leitao actively contributes to the international magnetism community via IEEE Magnetics Society and European Magnetism Association (EMA). She is also involved in the organization of main conferences in her research area.
Sawssen Slimani (SS) Took the Ph.D. in Sciences and Technologies of Chemistry and Materials in 2022 at the university of Genova (Italy). Currently, she is a Fixed-term researcher at the university of Genova (UNIGE)_ department of chemistry and industrial chemistry (DCCI). Since 2018 she has been carrying out her research activity on magnetic hybrid nanoarchitectures for different applications (e.g. biomedical, energy and environmental) and fundamental studies. Her expertise spans the synthesis of magnetic nanoarchitectures using different synthesis methods (i.e., coprecipitation, thermal decomposition and microemulsion) and their surfaces functionalization (i.e., mesoporous silica coating, molecular coating). The results of her research were published in 14 papers and 22 contributions to national and international conferences (Invited Talks, oral and poster contributions). In addition, SS was one of the authors of publication about gender equality in Italian public institutions. In her role as a Fixed-term researcher, she is also engaged in teaching physical-chemistry courses and international programs, such as the SERP+ master, and in students’ supervision. In addition, SS gained experience in chemical-physical characterizations of magnetic nanostructures.
Iván Diego (MSc. Biological Sciences), Project Manager and Researcher at Valnalon, a regional government agency in Asturias (Spain). He works at the interface between policy, research and practice in the design, implementation and analysis of educational policies, curricula, teaching resources, teacher training, impact evaluation and transfer of know-how. Since 2020 he curates and creates content for ASTURIAS4STEAM, a website supporting and making visible the work of teachers, schools and other institutions in our regional STEM ecosystem. In 2022-2023, he co-designed in collaboration with CINN and CPR Cuencas Mineras a professional development programme in nanoscience for secondary school teachers.
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