Women in Biomechanics Apero

Women in Biomechanics Apero

Would you like to discuss how diversity and inclusivity can be improved in academia, and more specifically in biomechanics? Do you feel concerned by topics such as representativity, biases, or work-life balance (as a mother)? Join our “Women in Biomechanics apero”, on Monday 27th of June at 6 pm. You will have the opportunity to hear the testimonies and advice of inspiring women from our field, followed by informal discussions and exchange on initiatives and suggestions that could be launched within the ESB to improve diversity and inclusivity. Our goal is to provide a safe and friendly environment, where anyone can share experience, express feelings or ask for advice.

Speakers:
  • Greet Kerckhofs –  UCLouvain and KULeuven, Belgium
  • Marlène Mengoni – University of Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Barbara Piersionek – Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
  • Areti Papastavrou – Nuremberg Institute of Technology, Germany

The “Women in biomechanics” apero has as main goal to discuss and identify which actions the ESB should and/or could take to improve gender diversity in biomechanics.

Overview of the session:

18:00 – 18:30  Testimonies from panel members:

  • Greet Kerckhofs – UCLouvain, Belgium
  • Marlène Mengoni – University of Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Barbara Pierscionek – Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
  • Areti Papastavrou – Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, Germany

18:30 – 18:40  Q&A from audience

18:40 – 18:55 Discussion on concrete actions the ESB could take, for example:

  • Have as an objective 50/50 keynote speakers at the annual conference
  • Provide daycare facilities at the conference for parents
  • Provide nursing rooms for breastfeeding women at the conference
  • Create an award for female PhD candidates
  • Etc.

Feel free to think about potential actions already in advance, all input is welcome!

18:55 – 19:00  We wrap up the session with the top 5 actions !

We are looking forward to an inspiring discussion!