The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) - Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia - Women in Science and Engineering (AASSA-WISE) Committee, organized the 2nd AASSA-WISE International Symposium on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM, with the subtheme: Food Systems Transformation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on 07 March 2024 in The Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines.
The symposium’s aims included: (a) to promote women empowerment and pursuit of equal opportunities for women, men, and all genders in all activities and policy recommendations, propelled by Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I); (b) provide a venue for sharing of experiences of women’s work towards the SDGs; and (c) showcase women scientists and engineers. Participants totaled 379, 55 on-site and 222 via Zoom, 71% female and 29% male.
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