February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Join us at Pearl Cove Library for a special Human Living Libraries event.
Human Living Libraries give you the chance to speak to people you wouldn't otherwise meet about topics that don't often come up.
Women have made great strides in the fields of science, technology and engineering in recent years and perceptions of women’s contributions to science changing. But there is still a long way ahead.
According to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, in 2016, only 14% of STEM professors were women and only 12% of engineers were women.
Our “books” will help you understand the challenges women and girls face in trying to enter and advance careers in the fields of science and engineering.
Come pick a book and have a chance to ask all the questions you have about women in STEM.
Our books:
- Annie Slattery, the co-founder and CEO of ConX, a company that makes software to bring tradies online
- Taylah Griffin, an indigenous Gangulu STEM student and Boeing Defence Australia STEM ambassador
- Professor Renae Ryan, the academic director of Science in Australia Gender Equity
- Karlie Noon, an indigenous Gomeroi astrophysicist
Details
Tuesday, 11 February
5:30 for 6 PM
The Pearl Room at Pearl Cove Library
RSVP on Eventbrite by 4 February.
For further enquiries, call the library's front desk at 029 555 555.
(Faranaaz Parker)
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