| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Acta Materialia Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
Acta Materialia Mary Fortune Global Diversity Lecture: STEM Mentor Programs and New Opportunities for Women and Other Under- Represented Groups in the Materials Science |
| Author(s) |
Katalin Balazsi, |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Katalin Balazsi |
| Abstract Scope |
Dr. Balázsi focused over 15 years of research activities in the area of nanocomposite thin films and bioceramics. In addition, her important activities are the promotion and representation of women in the materials science and engineering field.
Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and under-represented groups in science. At present in Europe only around 30 % of all female students select STEM-related fields, especially in Hungary only 12%. In the presentation, the mentor programs will be highlighted to provide the methodological guidance with respect to under-represented groups for increasing the equality in material science and engineering. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: None Selected |