Workshop on Nanomaterials and Gender Aspects in Research and Technology

1. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Gender Aspects in Research and Technology Strengthening the Role Of Women Scientists in Nano-Science 18-19 October 2007 Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden The workshop is free of charge. As the number of participants is limited, you are kindly invited to register as soon as possible. For registration and background information please contact uta.klement@chalmers.se An international audience is targeted. Hence, the official language of the workshop will be English. A number of travel grants will be made available to support the attendance of (international) students. WomenInNano WomenInNano The workshop is an activity within the project, “Strengthening the Role of Women Scientists in Nano-Science”, a Specific Support Action funded by European Commission within the 6th Framework Programme.

2. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Gender Aspects in Research and Technology Strengthening the Role Of Women Scientists in Nano-Science Thursday 18/10 9:00-9:30 Uta Klement(Professor, Chalmers University of Technology):Welcome and introduction Annett Gebert(Dr., project coordinator, IFW Dresden, Germany):“WomenInNano project” 9:30-10:30 Christine Wennerås(Docent, Sahlgrenska Akademin in Gothenburg, Sweden):“Paths andwrong turns in the careers of women in science” Coffee break 10:45-11:45 Ingegerd Palmér(President of Mälardalen University, Sweden):“IDAS - a national project for more women on academic leadership positions” Lunch 13:15-14:15 Ulf Mellström(Prof.in Gender and Techn, Luleå Techn. University):”Manligt och kvinligt i teknikens värld eller gender in the world of technology – does it matter?” 14:15-15:15 Ilse Gebeshuber(Univ. Ass., Dr.,Institut für Allgemeine Physik, Techn. Univ. Wien, & Austrian Center of Competence for Tribology AC2T, Austria):“Nanosciences at surfaces “and“Networking implications for women in nanosciences and nanotechnologies” Coffee break 15:30-16:30 Tatiana Butovitsch Temm(Temm Communications AB):“If you meet the expectations of women you exceed the expectations of men” WomenInNano

3. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Gender Aspects in Research and Technology Strengthening the Role Of Women Scientists in Nano-Science Friday 19/10 9:00-9:20 Mariana Calin(Professor, University “Politehnica”, Bucharest, Romania, and IFW Dresden, Germany):“Career Chances for Women in Science in East-European Countries – Case study: Romania” 9:20-10:20 Johanna Almer(Coordinator for equality issues and sexual harassment, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden):“Why Gender Equality at a University of Technology?” Coffee break 10:45-11:45 NN from FMV(Swedish Defense Materiel Administration) Lunch 13:15-14:15 Petra Lucht(Dr., Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung (ZIFG), Technische Universität Berlin, Germany):“Gender research on nanoscience and – technology - a programmatic outlook” 14:00-15:00Lena Gustafsson(Professor at Chalmers and Vice Director General of VINNOVA, the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems): ”Från nanomiljöer till innovations- miljöer – from Nano dimensions to Innovation dimensions” WomenInNano

4. Workshop on Nanomaterials and Gender Aspects in Research and Technology Strengthening the Role Of Women Scientists in Nano-Science The workshop will take place at the Conference Center of Chalmers Teknikpark (lower left corner in map). On the Chalmers webpage (www.chalmers.se > about us > find your way) you will find different descriptions of how to get to Chalmers. The Quality Hotel Panorama(Eklandagatan 51-53, S-400 22 Göteborg Telefon: 031-767 70 10, Fax: 031-767 70 70info@panorama.se; www.panorama.se)is conveniently situated in walking distance (10-15 min) from Chalmers and the Conference Center. Just follow the road on the right hand side of the map. Mentioning Chalmers, you should get a better price. For further information, please contact uta.klement@chalmers.se WomenInNano http://www.chalmers.se/HyperText/Kartor.html