1st Women in Science Meeting – Challenges, Achievements and Perspectives

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the I Meeting: Women in Science – Challenges, Achievements and Perspectives will take place on March 10, 2026, as an online event dedicated to discussing the role of women in science, engineering, innovation, and public health policies.
The meeting will bring together researchers, engineers, scientists, public managers, and students, who will share their academic and professional trajectories, as well as reflections on female leadership, scientific development, and the social impact of science.
The program will include technical talks, panel discussions, and thematic sessions, fostering dialogue on gender equality, career development, and the importance of diversity in STEM fields.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with professionals from different areas, exchange experiences, and strengthen networks that support women’s participation and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and innovation.
The event is free of charge, and participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Main Topics
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Scientific careers and academic extension
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Innovation in healthcare, regulation, and public policies
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Women leadership in engineering and technology
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Female entrepreneurship in science and innovation
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Organizers
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IEEE Joint Professional Chapter EMBS/EDS/MTT-S – IEEE Centro-Norte Brazil Section
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IEEE Women in Engineering – Centro-Norte Brazil Section (WIE SCN)
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Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering – PPGEB/FCTE/University of Brasília (UnB)
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IEEE University of Brasília Student Branch
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Partners
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IEEE Centro-Norte Brazil Section
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IEEE Power & Energy Society – PES UnB
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IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society – EMBS
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IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society – MTT-S
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IEEE Electron Devices Society – EDS
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NATS – Núcleo de Avaliação de Tecnologias em Saúde (UnB)
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LCBNano – Laboratório de Compostos Bioativos e Nanobiotecnologia
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IEEE Women in Engineering – UnB
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METALA
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545070