Gender and science is conference topic

The Women's Studies Program will host a one-day conference to examine the ways gender relations affect the world of science. The conference, titled "Women, Gender and Science," will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, and is open to the public.

The conference will examine the wide range of social and cultural factors contributing to the under-representation of women in the sciences. Discussions will focus on the many challenges, and opportunities facing girls and women in science.

The keynote speaker for the conference will be Evelyn Fox Keller, a widely published feminist scientist who has done extensive work in physics, mathematical biology and the history of science. Keller is a professor of history and philosophy of science in the Program in Science, Technology and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The day will include panel discussions with women scientists and educators, as well as workshops for teachers and students of the sciences.

In the evening, performer Jane Curry will put on her one-woman show, titled "Miz Wizard's Science Secrets." Curry will tell stories of women's contributions to science, engineering, invention and math, in addition to the obstacles faced and overcome by women whose passion is discovery. Curry is an author, storyteller and performer with a knack for provoking both thought and laughter with her woman-centered shows.

Deadline for registration is Oct. 12. For a complete list of programs or more information, call x2975 or visit www.newpaltz.edu/wmnstudies.

OCTOBER 10, 2005
Volume 3, Issue 20

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