Women in STEM Emerging Leaders Workshop

September 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CDT)

Description

The workshop will provide emerging female STEM leaders with knowledge and skills in: Foundational leadership principles (the theory of what leadership is) Principles and attributes of STEM leadership Foundational skills for emerging STEM leaders, particularly women A research-informed model of leadership development for women in STEM What informal and emerging leadership looks like in practice in STEM Systemic gender barriers in STEM industries that can impact women’s career progression, along with a model of protective factors (and associated strategies) to help positively navigate these Identifying their individual STEM purpose The role of resilience as a protective factor for women in STEM and how to intentionally build resilience