There aren't enough women in science and engineering, and the attrition rate is high. Why does this matter? And what are the reasons for the gaping gap and what can we do to address them? In this Fabian Women's Network event, the panel of speakers will dissect the factors and offer ideas of ways to tap the
potential of individuals in an
unequal world.
Time to release the UK’s potential energy
What the UK has to gain by boosting women’s presence in science and innovation (and what we can do to achieve it)
19 June 2012
5.30 – 7pm
Committee Room 9
Portcullis House (Entrance: Cromwell Green)
Featuring: Chi Onwurah MP (Shadow Minister for Innovation)
Dr Laura Nelson (writer, campaigner, social entrepreneur)
Professor Athene Donald (Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Cambridge)
Paul Jackson (Chief Executive, Engineering UK)
Chair: Ivana Bartoletti (Editor of Fabiana, former policy adviser, Romano Prodi government)