Celebrate Women in Science and Technology at Hood College on February 7th
FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three accomplished women in science and technology will share their personal and professional journeys during the fourth annual Women in STEM Speak event, Friday, Feb. 7 at Hood College.
In recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Women in STEM Speak celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields. The event is a collaboration between Hood, Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc., and Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL).
This year's event introduces a TED Talk-inspired format. Presenters include Sylvia Sanni-Thomas, quality control manager for the Vaccine Clinical Materials Program at FNL, Leah King, a laboratory supervisor of the Forensic Chemistry Unit at Montgomery County Police Crime Laboratory, and Rebekah Collogan, engineering vice president at Phoenix Mecano. Beth Baseler, a mentor with Woman to Woman Mentoring who retired two years ago from her clinical trials management director role at FNL, will serve as moderator.
Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, offering attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. The event will conclude with a discussion featuring all three participants, providing a platform for deeper dialogue and collective insights.
"Support and advocacy for women in STEM, particularly as leaders, is critical to making discoveries ultimately benefiting human health and society in general," said Ethan Dmitrovsky, M.D., president of Leidos Biomedical Research and FNL director. "We are grateful for opportunities such as this to highlight their accomplishments and inspire others."
The event will be held at the Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall, with doors opening at 9 a.m. Talks will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m., followed by an in-person networking opportunity from 11 to 11:30 a.m. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
To learn more and to register for Women in Science Speak, please visit the event website.
About Frederick National Laboratory:
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is a government-owned, contractor-operated research and development center that provides a rapid response to emerging national and global health concerns and conducts basic research on cancer, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases on behalf of the federal government. Located in Frederick, Maryland, FNL is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and is the only Federally Funded Research and Development Center devoted exclusively to biomedical research.
About Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc.:
Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc. provides women with guidance, support, and community connections through mentoring relationships. As a 501c3 non-profit created by a group of community leaders to serve the women of Frederick County, Woman to Woman Mentoring combines the power of one-on-one mentoring, community-building workshops, and opportunities to connect to help women identify and work toward their goals in education, career and life.
About Hood College
Hood College is an independent, liberal arts college, offering 30 bachelor's degrees, four pre-professional programs, 20 master's degree programs, three doctorates and 13 post-baccalaureate certificates. Located in historic Frederick, near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor, Hood gives students access to countless internships and research opportunities.
Media Contact
Mason Cavalier, Hood College, 301-696-3802, [email protected], www.hood.edu
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