SciTech Cafe, March 23: Why aren't more women in science?

When you think of a scientist, what images comes to mind? Maybe an man in a lab coat?  Why, in 2015, are there still so few women in science?  Prof. Kathy Aidala of Mount Holyoke College will share what she has learned about why this gender inequality still exists and what we can do about it.

SciTech Cafe is pleased to present the monthly discussion series: A scientist walks into a bar...     and defies statistical odds!

Monday, March 23rd
6pm
Amherst Brewing Company

Free and open to the public

Why Aren't More Women in Science?

• What is unconscious bias and how does it impact women in science?
• How are the challenges for women in biology different from computer science?
• How can we get more women in science?

Kathy Aidala, Professor of Physics at Mount Holyoke College, will tell us why gender inequality in science is still an issue in 2015 and what we can do to attract more women and young girls to the exciting world of science.

Please bring a friend and join us as we enjoy light appetizers, lively conversations, prizes and brilliant minds. This is an inclusive, family-friendly event and people of all walks of life are invited.