Wonder Women in Science – Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation" is one of the pre-Forum events to the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum. For centuries, women have made important discoveries to sciences but for many it took a long time for their contributions to be recognised. This event comprises exhibition and hybrid seminar with round-table dialogue gathering both renowned local and international female scientists and researchers. They will share their views on challenges and opportunities for women in science and technology, contribution of female researchers to the advancement of science as well as their own experience to balance, collaborate and flourish in both career and personal life, etc. By sharing these successful stories, we hope to inspire and prepare young women to embark on the journey of scientific research.
Date: | 26 July 2022 (Tue) |
Time: |
Physical exhibition: 2:30pm – 7:00pm Hybrid seminar: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Round-table dialogue: 6:00pm – 6:30pm (in-person participation) |
Key Audience: | Female scientists and researchers, young scientist applicants for the inaugural Forum, members of universities and the HKLF collaborating partners, students of selected high schools (other participants are also welcome) |
Venue: | Exhibition Chamber 1A & 1B, G/F, InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
Medium: | English |
Enrollment: | Please register here |
Programme Rundown* (4:20pm - 7:00pm)
- Photo taking
- Video of Prof Inez FUNG's interview
- Opening
- Welcome speech by Dr the Hon Mrs Rita FAN
- Presentation by Prof Siew NG
- Presentation by Prof Christine FOYER
- Panel discussion hosted by Prof Shuk-han CHENG
- Closing of hybrid seminar
- Round-table dialogue begins (Prof Shuk-han CHENG, Prof Siew NG, Prof Hei-man CHOW, Dr Jane DAI, Prof Rhea Patricia LIEM, Dr Jade SHI, Dr Xin ZHAO)
- Free mingling begins
- End of event
*Subject to change