Media Advisory - The National Research Council of Canada to Host 'Empowering Women in Chemistry' Event

OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - To mark the centennial of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (CNC-IUPAC) will host a panel discussion with leading chemists from academia and the Government of Canada on the key role of mentoring and networking in achieving an inclusive work environment.

     Where:   National Research Council of Canada


            
     Auditorium


            
     100 Sussex Drive


            
     Ottawa, ON


            
     K1A 0R6




     When:  
     February 12, 2019


              Arrival time for media: 8:15 a.m.


              Panel discussion: 8:30 a.m. - 10
               a.m.




     Who:   
     
              Keynote:


              Dr. Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-
               President Emerging Technologies,
               NRC


                         Panel Discussion Moderator:


              Dr. Danial Wayner, Departmental
               Science Advisor, NRC


            
     
              Panelists:


              Prof. Deryn Fogg, Department of
               Chemistry and Biomolecular
               Sciences, University of Ottawa


              Dr. Donna Kirkwood, Chief
               Scientist, Natural Resources
               Canada


              Prof. Maria DeRosa, Department of
               Chemistry, Carleton University


              Dr. Michael Schuurman, Associate
               Research Officer, Quantum Theory,
               NRC

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SOURCE National Research Council Canada