Queen's University's Chapter of the Scientista foundation aims to promote the advancement of undergraduate and graduate women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Our propose is to provide women in science with the resources and support necessary to help them succeed in their current and future endeavours.
"Women of Scientista" is a social media initiative with the goal of highlighting women in STEMM on Queen's campus, including professors, researchers and graduate students.
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Queen's University's Chapter of the Scientista foundation aims to promote the advancement of undergraduate and graduate women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Our propose is to provide women in science with the resources and support necessary to help them succeed in their current and future endeavours.
"Women of Scientista" is a social media initiative with the goal of highlighting women in STEMM on Queen's campus, including professors, researchers and graduate students.
Episode 23: Patching up the Leaky Pipeline with Dr. Ploeg, Queen's Chair of Women in Engineering
Women of Scientista
49 minutes
4 years ago
Episode 23: Patching up the Leaky Pipeline with Dr. Ploeg, Queen's Chair of Women in Engineering
Dr. Ploeg is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and has been recently appointed as the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s Chair for Women in Engineering. She is a world-class researcher and directs the Queen’s Bone Joint Biomechanics lab. She is also a highly accomplished teacher and engineer. Her background includes advocacy, curriculum development, outreach, and in providing research opportunities for students in under-represented groups in Mechanical Engineering.
In today’s episode, Sarah and Danielle chat with Dr. Ploeg about her transition from industry to academia, her role as the Chair for Women in Engineering at Queen’s, the leaky pipeline, and more!
Women of Scientista
Queen's University's Chapter of the Scientista foundation aims to promote the advancement of undergraduate and graduate women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Our propose is to provide women in science with the resources and support necessary to help them succeed in their current and future endeavours.
"Women of Scientista" is a social media initiative with the goal of highlighting women in STEMM on Queen's campus, including professors, researchers and graduate students.
