Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have made remarkable strides in education, but they remain grossly underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). These women face numerous obstacles that continue to limit their ability to study or work in these fields.
This event sought to identify and address the structural and cultural barriers preventing the entry and advancement of women in STEM professions in the MENA region. It also aimed to promote a dialogue between stakeholders from academia, policymaking and industry to determine successful approaches to increasing the representation of women in STEM disciplines.
The event was sponsored by the Baker Institute Women's Rights in the Middle East Program and the University of Houston.
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Panel I
Luncheon Keynote
Panel II
Featured Speakers
Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi
Minister of International Cooperation and Development, United Arab Emirates
Sherif Foda
President, Production Group, Schlumberger
Agenda
8:30 am |
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Breakfast |
9:15 am |
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Welcome RemarksAllen J. Matusow, Ph.D. |
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Introductory Remarks Recorded for the ConferenceHer Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi |
9:45 am |
Panel I – Barriers to Women's Access to STEM FieldsModerator: Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ph.D., Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, Baker Institute Nadia Al Hasani, Ph.D. Yasmine El Baggari Catherine Hill, Ph.D. Jessica Obeid |
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Noon |
Luncheon Keynote Address Sponsored by SchlumbergerSherif Foda |
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1:30 pm |
Panel II – STEM Employment and RetentionModerator: Susan Rasmussen, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Houston Sukaina Al-Nasrawi Nagwa El-Badri, M.D., Ph.D. Randa Fahmy, J.D. Maysoun Ibrahim |
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3:45 pm |
Closing RemarksMarwa Shalaby, Ph.D. |
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4:00 pm |
Networking Reception and Espresso Bar |