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2025 Gender Equity in Chemical Sciences Conference

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Departments of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Location
Illini Union Room 314
Date
Sep 12, 2025   9:00 am - 3:00 pm  
Speaker
Dr. Brenda Andrade Rounds
Registration
Registration
Contact
Amanda Ramey
E-Mail
aramey2@illinois.edu
Phone
217-333-3627
Originating Calendar
Chemistry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events

Sponsored by the Department of Chemistry's Graduate Diversity and Program Climate Office and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the annual Gender Equity in Chemical Sciences Conference is open to all graduate students and post-docs in both departments who are passionate about advocating for and supporting the professional advancement of women in the chemical sciences.

The main objectives of the conference are to provide professional and social networking opportunities, offer advice and information regarding early graduate school decisions, and provide career development information and perspectives.

The conference is offered at no cost for all participants.

2025 Gender Equity in the Chemical Sciences Conference
Struggles and Resilience in the Path Towards Gender Equity in Science
Friday, September 12, 2025
9 AM - 3 PM
Illini Union Room 314

Schedule
9 AM - Registration, Breakfast, and Welcome
10 AM - Faculty Panel
11 AM - Breakout Sessions with Ross Wantland and Jhewelle Fitz-Henley
12 PM - Lunch
1 PM - Keynote Speaker Brenda Andrade - Lecture and Q&A
2:15 PM - Award Presentation and Closing Remarks

Email aramey2@illinois.edu with any questions.

The breakfast, lunch, and activity will be capped at the first 60 people to register for each; click on the registration link to attend breakfast and/or lunch. Submit the form by Monday, September 8.

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