Civic Scientist Lecture Series: The Challenges Facing Women in Science and Technology

Women have made substantial contributions to science throughout the course of history, despite gender biases that have systematically excluded them from participating in the scientific enterprise. Today, women remain vastly underrepresented in the global STEM workforce, especially in senior positions.

At Baker Hall on Oct. 30, neuroscientist and geneticist Dr. Huda Zoghbi, environmental scientist and biologist Cullen Geiselman Muse and chemical engineer Aleida Rios discussed their personal experiences and the barriers that women face in STEM fields.

The conversation was part of the Civic Scientist Lecture Series, which is generously underwritten by Virginia A. Clark, Ph.D. Follow @BakerInstitute on Twitter, and join the conversation with #BakerLive.

Civic Scientist Lecture Series

Sponsored by the Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program, the Civic Scientist Lecture Series aims to increase the engagement of scientists and engineers with society to expand the public’s knowledge and interest in science.

Additional support is provided by Benjamin and Winifer Cheng and Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

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