Sue Rosser, dean of Ivan Allen College, the liberal arts college of the Georgia Institute of Technology, will make two presentations Feb. 9 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, both dealing with science and inclusiveness.
ue Rosser, dean of Ivan Allen College, the liberal arts college of the Georgia Institute of Technology, will make two presentations Feb. 9 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, both dealing with science and inclusiveness.
At noon, Rosser will discuss pedagogical techniques and a model for integrating gender and race in the science curriculum. “Inclusive Science: Teaching So Everyone Can Learn” will be presented from noon to 2 p.m. in the Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. Lunch will be provided, but attendees must register in advance at http://cfe.unc.edu/events.html.
That evening, Rosser will address “The Gender Gap in Patenting: Is Technology Transfer a Women’s Issue?” at 7:30 p.m. in the 4th Floor Clinic Auditorium (4008 Old Clinic Building). In the United States, Japan and many European countries, most research universities are placing increasing emphasis upon innovation, technology transfer and applied research. In all countries, across all sectors and in all fields, the percentage of women obtaining patents is not only less than their male counterparts, but it is also less than the percentage of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the field in the country.
In addition to being the dean, Rosser is also professor of public policy and history, technology, and society at Ivan Allen and one of the prominent voices in inclusive science pedagogies and gender-aware science studies. Her visit is co-sponsored by the Carolina Women’s Center, the Center for Faculty Excellence, the Working On Women in Science initiative, the Association of Professional Women in the Medical School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Carolina Women’s Center contact: Donna Bickford, dbickford@unc.edu
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