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Breaking Down Barriers: Women and Their Experiences in the Sciences

Alison Williams, Nkechi Agwu, and Peggy Shepard
Apr 2, 2008 | 5:00pm
Panel Discussion
North Tower
Sulzberger Hall

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Despite the fact that enrollment of women studying in the sciences has risen to comparable numbers as that of white men in higher education, women of color are still grossly underrepresented in academic and other science professions. This panel will provide students the opportunity to hear from women who have not only beaten the odds, but have become leaders in their field. Join us while they will share their experiences in balancing work and family responsibilities and discuss the barriers they’ve faced along the way to success.

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Alison Williams, Professor of Chemistry, Princeton University
  • Dr. Nkechi Agwu, Professor of Mathematics, Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Peggy Shepard, Executive Director of WE ACT (West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc.)

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