WICN 2026 COMMEMORATION OF UN-IDWGS & IUPAC-GWB SCHEDULED FOR AKOSOMBO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Описание: This year, Women in Chemistry Network (WICN) is hosting a HYDRID event in commemoration of the 2026 United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science (UN-IDWGS) and IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB) Celebrations.

These celebrations will highlight the achievements of women scientists, particularly in the chemical sciences, who have contributed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.
We warmly invite you to join us in an engaging programme featuring distinguished women speakers in the field of chemical sciences, as well as interactive group discussions. This event will showcase groundbreaking initiatives aimed at accelerating progress for women in the scientific community. The discussions will focus on shared experiences and insights into overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in the field of chemical sciences, and how men and women can together drive the agenda of science.
Event Highlights:
• Themes
IDWGS: “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap"
GWB: “Many Voices, One Science”.

• Venue: Akosombo International School (AIS)
• Founder and Convener of WICN: Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah
• Chairperson: Mrs. Sarah Adei. Headmistress, Akosombo International School (AIS)
• Keynote Speaker: Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann. Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana. Legon-Accra
• Featured Speaker: Dr. (Mrs.) Latifatu Mohammed Adjah. Head, Division of Sustainable Energy Technologies. CSIR-IIR, Accra & Secretary, WICN
• Audience: WICN Members, Students and Staff of Akosombo International School (AIS) and also open to everyone, regardless of gender identity