Driving AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship through the UOW-LIFT Program
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by Yeganeh Baghi
1M ago
As the year draws to a close, I can’t help but feel incredibly appreciative of the journey I’ve taken as a PhD candidate. This year, joining the LIFT program—an initiative by iAccelerate supporting female PhD researchers in STEM—has been a transformative experience, pushing me far beyond my comfort zone. A highlight of this program was ..read more
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Celebrating Innovation and Inclusion: WREN’s 2022/2023 Annual Report Release
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by Yeganeh Baghi
1M ago
As the Women Research Engineers Network (WREN) unveils its 2022/2023 Annual Report,we take a moment to reflect on a year marked by significant achievements, inspiring events,and pioneering research initiatives that have furthered our mission to promote gender equityin engineering and STEM fields. Here’s a glimpse into what WREN has accomplished andwhat’s detailed in the newly ..read more
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The WREN Symposium 2024 Proceedings
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by Yeganeh Baghi
3M ago
Proceedings for the WREN Symposium 2024 Are Now Published! WREN proudly hosted its annual WREN Symposium 2024, themed “Collaborating Towards the Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs). This free, online academic event brought together researchers from around the globe, creating a space for them to exchange insights and share their contributions to the SDGs. Held on March ..read more
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Reflections on Completing the Activate Program and the LIFT 2024 Graduation Dinner
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by Yeganeh Baghi
3M ago
Having recently completed the Activate Program, I’ve had a valuable opportunity to apply the skills and insights it provided. The Activate Program offers a principled approach to female participants from various backgrounds, empowering them to turn their ideas into reality, whether they are launching a new start-up or working as solo entrepreneurs. The program spans ..read more
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Oxford university, political science, gender equity, bike, crayons and snacks.
Women Research Engineering Network Blog
by Yeganeh Baghi
5M ago
By Camila Infanger Almeida, PhD candidate in the Political Science department, São Paulo University (USP), Brazil “It is not possible, you won’t have time to study, do your research…” “Two kids on your own is far too much work.” “Mental load wise, it is probably not feasible at all.” It is not an exaggeration to ..read more
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About ‘Comfortable Silences’: My Experience at the International Seminar Fazendo Gênero 13
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by Yeganeh Baghi
6M ago
Hi, this is Julia Mendes, WREN’s Brazilian Representative ? At the end of July, I had the pleasure of participating in the International Seminar Fazendo Gênero 13, organized by the Institute for Gender Studies at UFSC in Florianópolis, Brazil. The event was a deep dive into debates and exchanges of experiences on gender, public policies ..read more
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New WREN reinforcements!
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by Emily Yap
6M ago
Photo above: Team WREN UNIFEI. From left to right: Eduardo, Juliani, Giovana, Jeniffer, Bruno, Flávia and Bruno Souza in the background. Success by the WREN-Brazil Team by securing grant funding to investigate challenges faced by women researchers in STEM and promoting gender equality in Brazil and internationally. On February 16, 2024, the PROEX – Dean ..read more
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A Reflection on the Inaugural iAccelerate LIFT Leadership Retreat
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by Yeganeh Baghi
8M ago
I took a break from working in the lab to attend the inaugural iAccelerate LIFT Leadership Retreat at the pictorial Sebel Kiama Hotel. Thirty PhD students, early career researchers, and academics gathered for a two-day workshop/retreat to explore what it means to be a leader as a woman in STEM. As a PhD student, I thought “Leadership” was almost too remote; leadership is for established academics or persons of higher industry ranks. However, Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” book states we should “begin with the end in mind”. Consequently, this retreat helped me underst ..read more
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Navigating the Glass Obstacle Course: A Personal Reflection
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by Yeganeh Baghi
9M ago
From centuries past to modern times, women have bravely faced countless obstacles in their pursuit of equality. Yet, as we gather at events like ‘Navigating the Glass Obstacle Course,’ it becomes clear that the journey towards gender parity is far from over. As I walked into the venue for the “Navigating the Glass Obstacle Course” event organized by the Women’s Research Engineer Network (WREN) at the Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong (UOW), I couldn’t help but reflect on the age-old proverb: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply, encapsulati ..read more
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Biases and effects that permeate the female career in academia
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by Emily Yap
1y ago
Gender discrimination is a persistent challenge in academia, felt in a variety of biases and systemic effects that undermine the careers of professionals who identify as women and non-binary around the world. This scenario is even more serious in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), which are historically dominated by men. Recognizing these biases and effects is the first step towards fighting against them and creating a more inclusive environment in higher education and research institutions. In this article, we’ll explore 16 key challenges STEM women face in ..read more
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