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Women in STEM: Making a difference

Sorbonne Université Abu Dhabi, Hazza Bin Zayed St - Al Reem Island - Tamouh, Abu Dhabi
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A forum by the French Emirati Women Committee

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A Women in Sciences Forum aiming at highlighting the evolving role of women in sciences, initiatives being implemented, and current research and study cases to advance the role of women in sciences. 

80 attendees are expected among Sorbonne students, alumni, academics, and professionals from CCI France UAE business community.

Schedule

Wednesday 27 November 2024
13:30 - 13:40 Opening Remarks by the EU Ambassador, Sorbonne Vice Chancellor, and CCI France UAE Deputy Managing Director
13:40 - 14:40 Career Talk by the European Union moderated by Rawdha Al Meraikhi, Director of Outreach MBZAIU and President SUAD Alumni with:
- Mouza Al Kaabi, Environment Engineer, Vinci Energies
- Farah Chahma, Nuclear Engineer, CEO Nuvia Sigma
- Paloma Alvarez, Energy Engineer
14:45 - 14:55 TedTalk By Capucine Dourdin, Schneider Electric, focusing on careers, the Women in STEM initiative, and the launch of a mentoring platform
14:55 - 15:25 Interactive Session with SUAD moderated by Lama Tarsissi, Associate Professor- Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Department of Sciences and Engineering, Program Head of the Foundation Year in Sciences, Ambassador for the committee of Women in Mathematics in UAE.
- Part I: Cutting edge technologies with Amna Yusuf L3 Physics Student and Kawthar Hadef Alumni in Physics and lecturer
- Part II: Times series Forecasting in Advancing SDGs with Donia Besher L3 Math Student and Madhurima Panja lecturer in the Math bachelor
- Part III: Unveiling the veil with Haleema Farhani Alumni in Physics and lecturer + Shaima ALAli L3 History of Art and Archeology student

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