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WE24 is poised to be the premier global conference for women in the fields of engineering and technology. It aims to unite a wide array of female engineers, those aspiring to join the field, and supporters from around the world. The conference will feature sessions designed to inspire, showcase technological innovations, and provide valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can also expect insightful panel discussions led by leading experts, focusing on the latest trends and effective practices in the industry.
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Sessions
October 25
- 1:45-2:30 PM CT - MPCCW, 192 ABC - Calling All Cleantech Innovators: Time to Save the Planet!
- Speakers: Jennifer DiStefano, Solar Innovation Technical Advisor, USDOE and Katie Taylor, Solar Technology Advisor, USDOE
- As global temperatures rise, it’s more important than ever to bring a diversity of new ideas and voices to solving the climate crisis. Whether or not you can picture yourself today as part of the battle against climate change, your potential and unique journey can impact our world through becoming a clean tech innovator. While building a company or developing new innovations can feel intimidating, there are resources out there that you can take advantage of to smooth the path. Join this session to learn about little-known Department of Energy (DOE) tools and resources that are designed to fit the pace and needs of early-stage cleantech innovators and small businesses. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or entrepreneur-curious, you will leave this session with an understanding of how you can join the ranks of clean energy champions and help tackle the climate crisis with the help of DOE programs.
- Learning Objectives:
- Describe the landscape of entrepreneurial opportunity space in the fight against climate change.
- Recognize the impostor syndrome often experienced by women in cleantech.
- Explain how to take advantage of resources provided by DOE to aid in your entrepreneurial journey.
- Learning Objectives:
Booths
- 493 - U.S. Department of Energy
- 497 - U.S. Department of Energy Nanoscale Science Research Centers
- 1051 - Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- 489 - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL)
- 835 - Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- 488 - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
- 485 - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
- 484 - Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
- 833 - National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) / DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
- 491 - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- 894 - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- 487 - Princeton Plasmas Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
- 458 - Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
- 492 - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC)
- 595 - Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
Find more STEM events and deadlines on the DOE STEM calendar.