International Week of Women and Girls in Science: Global Perspectives in Science Diplomacy

Description

The "International Week of Women and Girls in Science: Global Perspectives in Science Diplomacy," organized by the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub in collaboration with the embassies of Finland, Norway, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates, features flash talks and country overviews by distinguished speakers. A reception will follow the event. Please RSVP by Feb. 8.

Speakers:

• H.E. Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, ambassador of Finland to the U.S.
• H.E. Anniken Huitfeldt, ambassador of Norway to the U.S.
• Alia Alsuwaidi, deputy chief of mission, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
• Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska, head of communications and public diplomacy section, Embassy of Poland

Country overviews will be followed by the first "Breaking the Ceiling." panel:

• H.E. Anniken Huitfeldt, ambassador of Norway to the U.S.
• Alia Alsuwaidi, deputy chief of mission, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
• Zuzanna Kocjan, doctoral researcher, University of Maryland
• Helal Said, trainee, Embassy of Norway
• Ona Ambrozaite (moderator), co-director, Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub

The second panel, "Science Diplomacy in Different Cultures," will feature:

• H.E. Leena-Kaisa Mikkola | ambassador of Finland to the U.S.
• Katarzyna Granat | expert in science diplomacy, Embassy of Poland
• Hanne Monclair | counselor for science, technology, and higher education, Embassy of Norway
• Erdal Fere | junior adviser, Embassy of Finland
• Petri Koikkalainen (moderator), counselor for science and higher education, Embassy of Finland