Free Advancing Women in Academia conference May 16 in Bangor
The free networking conference Advancing Women in Academia will be held 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. May 16 at Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor.
The theme of the eighth annual event is “Women in Leadership: Skill Building.” All are welcome to join academic colleagues from across Maine to learn strategies for advancing gender equity and enhancing roles of women in academia.
Discussion groups and afternoon workshop topics include:
- Academic Service and Women: Establishing Boundaries
- Documenting Teaching Excellence
- Multi-layered Mentoring: Helping Women Help Each Other
- Women and Technology: Enhancing Roles for Women in Computer Science
In addition to the Rising Tide Center at the University of Maine, sponsors include Colby College, Eastern Maine Community College, Husson University, University of New England, and University of Maine at Machias.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Online registration is required on or before May 7. To request a reasonable accommodation, call Joan Perkins, 581.3494.