Celebrate International Women's Week with Carleton University!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Begin your day with a spark of inspiration! Join us as we learn about the innovative work of graduate-level women researchers from Carleton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, in support of International Women’s Week and International Women’s Day. We will also be sharing the impact of your partnership through the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program. By celebrating women researchers and students in STEM, together we can strengthen the profession and create stronger ties between Carleton researchers and leading industry and government organizations. #InspireInclusion
Speakers:
Keely Gibb
Keely is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She received her B.Eng. in Aerospace from Carleton University in 2020, specializing in space systems design. She is now a member of Carleton’s Applied Dynamics Laboratory where she works on the Neonatal Patient Transport Project, a Collaborative Health Research Project in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Her research focuses on quantifying and mitigating harmful sound and vibration in medical transport systems for newborn patients. Some of her work includes data collection in ambulances and hospitals, performing laboratory shaker tests, and developing dynamic simulations of the system. Keely is also active in engineering outreach and women in STEM initiatives.
Natasha Kunchur
Natasha is a PhD student in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. She holds an Honours BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Ottawa. She is now a member of the Tissue Engineering and BioImaging Lab at Carleton University. Natasha is passionate about merging medicine and technology to innovatively advance our understanding of asthmatic lung airway remodelling. Her research has been recognized at the provincial and national level with various awards and scholarships. Additionally, Natasha is actively involved in promoting Women in STEM, working on non-profit initiatives to bridge the gender gap and empower aspiring females pursuing STEM careers.
Graduate Assistants, WiE&IT Program
Women graduate-level students Priyanka Vasavada, Nareen Khurshid and Rhea Wilson (featured in the photo) along with Devanshee Kalpeshkumar Vankani, Keely Gibb and Donna Dsouza were hired to offer study support through our new women study lounge. These women have helped raised the visibility of the program through their networks and established a positive community experience for all. At the Breakthrough Breakfast event, they will share how programs like these help the women STEM professionals of tomorrow see engineering and IT as viable career paths.
Emcee:
Cynthia Cruickshank
Dr. Cynthia Cruickshank is a Professor with Carleton University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the inaugural Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Faculty. She is also the Director of Carleton’s Centre for Advanced Building Envelope Research. Dr. Cruickshank’s research focuses on the design and optimization of advanced building energy systems, including research related to high performance building envelopes, energy efficient insulation materials, solar-assisted heat pumps, solar absorption cooling, and thermal storage. As Carleton’s Ambassador for Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 initiative since 2018, Dr. Cruickshank has become a visible, active leader and advocate for initiatives in support of equity-denied groups in STEM.
Celebrating International Women's Month
This event is taking place in partnership with International Women’s Month in the Nation’s Capital, spearheaded by Invest Ottawa. From March 4-31, the Ottawa community will come together to inspire, empower and equip women in leadership across tech, entrepreneurship, industry, government, academia, innovation, and non-profits.
Registration
This is an invite-only event.