Women in STEM - How can your career help the planet?

A webinar focusing on Women in STEM and how the work they do benefits the environment will take place on Wednesday, November 16, as part of Science Week 2022 The Festival of Farming and Food, running 13 - 20 November.

Speakers will include;

Deirdre Hennessy, Grassland Researcher

Frances McHugh, Forestry Development Officer

Norah O'Shea, Dairy Process Researcher

Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications & Engagement Specialist

Women in STEM - How can your career help the planet?

Wednesday, November 16 | 11am - 12pm

Some of our inspirational women scientists talk about how the work they do benefits the environment and the career path they took to get to where they are.

Find out about the many and varied careers you can get involved in to help save the planet.

This event will be hosted by broadcaster Jonathan McCrea and is aimed at second level students and young adults.

In association with the Gender-SMART project, an EU Horizon 2020 initiative, which aims to achieve gender equality in agricultural and life sciences research and teaching fields.

Start time: 11am

Location: Online

This event is free but must be pre-booked. This event is part of the Festival of Farming and Food sponsored by SFI and Teagasc. 

Teagasc invites you to join us for an unmissable series of virtual and in-person events for Science Week 2022 as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Food’ (November 13-20, 2022).
The festival is an educational, inspiring and fun week, packed full of amazing science activities, experiences, talks and exhibitions, for children and grown-ups alike.

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