Annual Campbell Lecture
The Campbell Lecture represents a key part of our visibility project to showcase the high quality of women scientists both internationally and at Southampton at all stages of their careers. It is named in honour of Ishbell Campbell (1906-1997) who was one of the founding academics of the University of Southampton, a reader in Chemistry as well as a committed teacher and inspiration for women in science.
2011: 8th Annual Campbell Lecture "Increasing the Stature and Leadership Opportunities of Women in Science and Technology"
Speaker: Professor Geraldine Richmond, University of Oregon
Date: 1st March 2011
Lecture starts: 4pm (refreshments available in foyer from 3.30pm)
Venue: Shackleton Building (44) Room 1041
Refreshments will also be available after the lecture in the Shackleton foyer area.
Abstract: Strong leadership in science and technology is critically important in sustaining life on this planet and assuring the health and well-being of its inhabitants. These leadership roles are broad and diverse, from the science instructor that teaches and nurtures the emerging scientist, to the director of a research group or laboratory, to the federal agency worker or political appointee who assists in setting policy and funding national priorities. Women scientists and engineers have much to contribute in these roles but often face many obstacles in achieving them and having an impact in these positions. In this presentation I will share my experience in this area and the experiences of the thousands of women that we have helped achieve their career goals through our COACh program. What we have learned about the role that institutions and mentors can play in this area will also be discussed.
The University of Southampton Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (WISET) group was launched in 2002. The group's mission is to support women in Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) to achieve their full potential by shaping the policies and culture of our University.
Professor Geraldine Richmond is Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Institute at the University of Oregon. She holds numerous prestigious professional awards in Chemistry and is the founder and chair of COACh (Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists), an organization assisting in the advancement of women faculty in the sciences. Over 4000 science faculty, students, postdocs and administrators around the United States and abroad have benefitted from professional training and networking workshops developed by COACh. She has been honored for these efforts by the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Engineering Mentoring (1997), the American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Women in the Chemical Sciences (2005) and the Council on Chemical Research Diversity Award (2006). More information about Prof Richmond can be found at http://richmondscience.uoregon.edu/
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