Overview
ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – Women in STEM: The Funnel and the Leaky Pipeline
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Sponsors
Resources
Women In STEM Background Research
A summary of the information freely available on the topic, it contains some snap shots, some data and analysis, and some extracts from the included documents/web pages. It is by no means complete but it gives a broad overview. (Download)
Available STEM Programs
A summary of available STEM programs. It is no way a complete list. Scholarships were deliberately not included (unless they explicitly included internships, work-placements or mentorships as part of the package), as were programs such as After School STEM programs, Fun with STEM Parties, and Shopping Centre Science. Museums and Science Centres with popular science rather than targeted science programs were also excluded. (download)
Speakers
Commander Siobhan Sturdy, CSM, RAN, Deputy Director Nuclear Submarine Workforce Development
Agenda
Arrival
Official welcome
Marketing and Communications Manager — Indo-Pacific
CAE Defence & Security
Panel Discussion
Anna Moran
Panel
Kylie Leonard, Associate Publisher ADM Group
Professor Anna Paradowska, The University of Sydney
Commander Siobhan Sturdy, CSM, RAN, Deputy Director Nuclear Submarine Workforce Development
Topics for discussion
• How do we widen the funnel and start to plug all the leaks?
• Approaches and progress hasn’t improved in 30 years
• Assessing growth in female employment in STEM roles
• Pink washing programs – has it worked or not?
• How do we optimise our approach/strategy to meet future recruitment targets?
• Changing the perception of STEM – complexity, gendered roles
• Attracting and retaining women in STEM roles
• Re-entering the workforce after maternity leave or a change in industry
Workshop Session
Presentation of Results
Networking
Closing remarks
Location
Sydney
Venue details will be emailed privately to the registered attendees
Comments
“It was a great format to have a bit of freeform networking and some targeted and very insightful discussion alongside a panel”
“It was such a fantastic event and so great to have a meaty discussion with brilliant panellists. Your stats were an absolute highlight – and really brought to the fore for me just how alarming the numbers are for women in STEM – so much room for change!”
“What a successful morning. The connections made were invaluable and the calibre of people you achieved for the workshop was impressive.”
“Thank you for a great event – I was really pleased I found out about it and got a spot – really enjoyed the fact it was structured and covered a challenging topic, rather than just a networking event. Keen to participate in more :)”
“Excellent event, first time I’ve attended an event of that nature and the format was new, dynamic and highly engaging and inspiring, thank you. Look forward to seeing how the event’s workshops translate into some meaningful outcomes.”