Meet the leaders promoting equity for women in STEM
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day is a global initiative that advocates against gender bias and discrimination and celebrates the achievements of women.
This International Women's Day, we spoke to leaders in the Faculty of Science who are involved in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and women-centered advocacy groups. They shared their experiences as women in STEM, how their respective initiatives create inclusive environments, and how we can work towards a gender-equal world by embracing equity (external link) .
From top left to bottom right: Dr. Imogen Coe (Professor, Dept of Chemistry & Biology), Jenny Long (Computer Science, TMU Women in Computer Science), Helen Melino (Medical Physics, TMU Women in Physics), Winnee Zhan (Financial Mathematics, TMU Women in Mathematics), Josephine Lionti (Biomedical Sciences, TMU Association of Undergraduate Women in Science)
Get involved with EDI and women-centered initiatives within the Faculty of Science:
- TMU Women in Mathematics Student Group (external link)
- TMU Women in Physics Student Group (external link)
- TMU Women in Computer Science Student Group (external link)
- TMU Association of Undergraduate Women in Science (external link)
More stories about women in science at Toronto Metropolitan University:
- SciXchange coordinator inspires young Black girls through science mentorship
- TMU professor Imogen Coe wins trailblazer award for improving equity, diversity and inclusion in science
- Women in science take the lead to increase equity and inclusion in STEM
- Women in science video series (external link)
- Working toward gender balance in computer science
Toronto Metropolitan University Equity, Diversity & Inclusion resources: