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SUMMARY:Women in Tech: Talk by Prof. Ita Richardson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Prof. Ita Richardson will talk on 2 topics\, 15 min each\, followed by Q&A. \n1- Women in Engineering – bringing along the next generation? will present on the importance of) of connecdiversity in the STEM workplace. She will discuss initiatives to improve gender balance\, to support women who are currently employed and how to encourage those in younger generations to consider careers in STEM. \n2- Technology is just one aspect of Connected Health will discuss how technology is only one component (and sometimes a lesser componentted health implementation! But\, this is not always clear to people who see technology as a solution to ‘their’ problem. Without consideration and inclusion of the other four components – healthcare pathways\, regulations and standards\, people\, and data – it is very unlikely that Patient-centred healthcare can be successfully delivered through the technology implementation. \nBio of the speaker: Ita is a Professor of Software Quality in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Limerick\, a Co-Principal Investigator in Lero – the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software\, and a Principal Investigator in the Ageing Research Centre in UL. She leads projects on Connected Health\, Global Software Engineering\, and Gender issues in STEM. Ita has over 200 publications\, has supervised 21 PhD students to completion and is currently supervising 3 PhD students. She has received funding for her research from a variety of agencies including Science Foundation Ireland\, Irish Research Council\, European Union and Enterprise Ireland.  Her collaborators have included IBM\, Ocuco and Johnson & Johnson\, and public bodies such as University Hospital Limerick Group and the Irish Health Service Executive. She led the University of Limerick Equality and Human Rights portfolio from 2017-2020. Website: Ita Richardson | Lero. Ita is currently on sabbatical in the University of Ottawa\, conducting research on Connected Health solutions in the Community. \n \nSpeaker:    Prof. Ita Richardson \nDate:    8th of March 2023\, Wednesday\, 12:00-13:00pm (EST) \nJoin via Zoom link ?: \nhttps://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/j/96197280230?pwd=dTBGYXprNkh2RE4vUmN3VHdDUDhCUT09
URL:https://uottawaacmw.acm.org/event/women-in-tech-talk-by-prof-ita-richardson/
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SUMMARY:National Engineering Month 2023
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Engineering Month\, we\, uOttawa ACM-W\, honored the achievement of women in STEM fields. The event provided a great opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to connect and network. \nOur esteemed Faculty Sponsor and keynote speaker\, Melike Erol-Kantarci\, shared her career journey\, providing valuable insights. Namrata Bagaria\, the founder of an age-tech company\, delivered an inspiring talk and participated in the panel session. \nWhile Dr.Sawsan Abdul-Majid\, P.Eng\, SMIEEE was unable to attend; however\, her company\, ANCWT\, was well represented\, showcasing the work in her absence. The panel session with PhD students facilitated interactive discussion\, emphasizing the importance of diversity and collaboration in advancing STEM fields. \n  \n                          \n               \n  \n               \n  \n 
URL:https://uottawaacmw.acm.org/event/national-engineering-month-2023/
LOCATION:STEM Complex\, 150 Louis Pasteur Pvt.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N9A7\, Canada
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