STREAM 3
BREAKING BARRIERS IN SPACE, ENGINEERING AND ENERGY
11:30
OPENING REMARKS FROM THE STREAM CHAIR
Gillian Harford
Country Executive, 30% Club Ireland
11:35
LAUNCHING IRELAND’S FIRST SATELLITE INTO SPACE
Building academic and industrial partnerships that advance the use of space to address global scientific and societal challenges.
Lorraine Hanlon
Director, Centre for Space Research, University College Dublin (UCD)
11:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
The best way to meet climate goals – and boost profits – is to put women in charge
Emerging research underscores the business and development case for applying a gender lens to climate-related investments. It also highlights the critical role women play in climate leadership. A recent report from the European Investment Fund shows that women-led firms have higher environmental, social, and governance scores than other companies, and that businesses with greater representation of women in leadership positions have better track records of adopting environmentally friendly practices. As energy experts, entrepreneurs and researchers, women with applied scientific interest can find tremendous opportunities for professional growth in the energy sector. Rooted in their communities, women can also play a vital role as leaders and consumers in building confidence in the use of clean energy technologies.
Tina Raleigh
Head of Offshore Wind Statkraft Ireland
Chris Collins,
Country President, Schneider Electric Ireland and Major Pursuits Leader UK & Ireland Zone
Dr Emma Britton
Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
12:30
SPOTLIGHT ON…ONES TO WATCH
My journey through university with a severe sight impairment
Emma Quigley
Engineering Student, University of Nottingham
From student to engineer: navigating the path in renewable energy
The importance of grad development, rotations, mentoring, engineering academy and other programmes for young engineers
Rachael O’Boyle
Operations Engineer, Energia Group
Navigating a navy career as a woman in STEM
Kara Foley
Petty Officer, Radio Radar Technician, Irish Naval Service
MAIN AGENDA
STREAM 1
BLAZING A TRAIL IN SCIENCE