/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - The National Research Council of Canada to host symposium celebrating women shaping science across Government of Canada/

OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) will host a symposium to recognize and celebrate women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields across the Government of Canada. The NRC will also reaffirm its commitment to an inclusive workplace by signing the Dimensions Charter for equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada.

A scientific poster session will follow, with an opportunity to view and discuss results from projects led by women in research-based departments and agencies across the Government of Canada.

     Date:       
     Tuesday, February 11, 2020




     Time:       
     
              8:30 am to 9 am Media registration


                              9 am to 10 am Speeches and signing of Dimensions Charter (Auditorium)


                 
     
              10 am to 12 pm Scientific poster session (Cafeteria)




     Location:   
     National Research Council of Canada


                 
     100 Sussex Drive


                 
     Ottawa, Ontario




     Presenters: 
     
              Keynote address


                 
     Dr. Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada




                 
     
              Speakers


                   Mr. Iain Stewart, President, National Research Council of Canada


                   Ms. Nancy Chahwan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of
                    Canada Secretariat


                   Mr. Daniel Watson, Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and
                    Northern Affairs


                   Ms. Yazmine Laroche, Deputy Minister, Public Service Accessibility


                   Dr. Janet King, Associate Deputy Minister, Public Services and
                    Procurement Canada


                   Dr. Alejandro Adem, President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
                    Council of Canada

Notes to media:
Limited parking available on site. Additional paid parking can be found at the John G. Diefenbaker Building located at 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa.

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