Earlier this year the Academy, in collaboration with Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), hosted a major event, Catalysing Gender Equity 2020, in Adelaide. The event brought together 400 representatives from academia, industry, government and education to advance the opportunities outlined in the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. Following a poignant Welcome to Country from Kaurna Senior Clan Elder Aunty Georgina that highlighted the need for access to science for all, the conference provided a stage for inspirational plenary speakers and participation in 12 action-focused workshop sessions. The event also hosted an equity action gallery.
The Academy has released a summary report that collates the key learnings and practical solutions and outlines some of the next steps needed to advance gender equity in STEM fields. This report comprises feedback from delegates and core messages from speakers to create an overview of the event and the next steps being taken by the Academy, SAGE and other organisations in the STEM sector.
Catalysing Gender Equity 2020 provided a unique opportunity to connect and unite leaders across the Australian STEM community in the shared goal of enhancing the participation of girls and women in STEM. With the event report now released, the Academy will continue to capture the gender equity activities of organisations through the Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champions opportunity, engage with peak groups in STEM, and continue to grow and expand the STEM Women database.
If you would like to know how you or your organisation can support gender equity in STEM, please visit the Academy’s diversity and inclusion webpage.
The Academy’s STEM Women directory is now host to a growing collection of resources and opportunities aimed at increasing the attraction, retention and progression of girls and women in STEM.
Find out more about the range of programs, articles and tools.
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