Women in Science & Engineering Forum
Da Vinci Science Center’s annual Women in Science & Engineering Forum brings together high school girls who are interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) with accomplished women professionals in STEAM fields.
A Two-Part Event
Part 1: Networking & Mentoring Reception
This is an opportunity for high school girls to talk one-on-one with and receive advice from women professionals and college students.
Part 2: Distinguished Leader Panel Discussion (open to all genders)
The panel features four distinguished women in STEAM who share their perspectives on working in STEAM fields. Hear about the opportunities and challenges they have faced while pursuing careers dominated by men.
Registration Details:
- Student registration for the Networking & Mentoring Reception is free thanks to our generous sponsors.
- Mentor registration for the Networking & Mentoring Reception is $35 per person.
- If you are a mentor attending with an event sponsor, you will be sent a separate link to register for the Networking & Mentoring Reception.
- If you would like to attend the Distinguished Panel Discussion only, registration is free.
- Deadline to register is Thursday, Oct. 31.
This year’s panelists:
- Anne Baum (Moderator), President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
- Jovana Villanueva, President, JV Construction & Consulting LLC
- Karen Ruggles, Associate Professor, Computer Science; Digital Art Esports Program Director, DeSales University
- Karen Morris-Priester, M.D., Anesthesiologist, Lehigh Valley Health Network