Event

Girls studying science and technology: how to make it happen?

  • Location

    Forum Geesseknäppchen

    40 boulevard Pierre Dupong

    1430, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

  • Topic(s)
    Computer Science & ICT, Engineering, Mathematics, Outreach, Physics & Materials Science
  • Type(s)
    Conferences, Free of charge, In-person event

The University of Luxembourg will officially launch the “GirlsinSciTech campaign” on Thursday 9 January 2025 at the Forum Geesseknäppchen. The aim of this campaign is to promote studies in engineering, computer science, mathematics and physics among girls. During the launch event, experts, students, alumni will exchange about this challenge. Do not miss this event!

Programme

  • 9:00

    Registration & booth tour

  • 10.00

    Welcome speeches

    Philippe Hiligsmann

    Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs


    Stéphanie Obertin

    Minister for Research and Higher Education

  • 10.15

    Presentation of the GirlsinSciTech project

    Serge Haan

    Coordinator of the project, University of Luxembourg

  • 10.30

    Keynote speech: “Making Community: Science for All Women and Girls”

    Hania Tayara

    Programme Leader, Native Scientists

  • 11.00

    Round table

    • Marie-Alix Dalle

      Marie-Alix Dalle

      Environmental Engineer, ArcelorMittal

    • Frank Eyschen

      Director, Lycée de Garçons Luxembourg

    • Prof Serge HAAN

      Prof Serge HAAN

      Head of DLSM, Full professor in Biological chemistry

    • Laurence Lampecco

      Laurence Lampecco

      Analyst Developer, POST Luxembourg

    • Hania Tayara

      Hania Tayara

      Programme Leader, Native Scientists

    • Prof Skerdilajda ZANAJ

      Prof Skerdilajda ZANAJ

      Full professor in Economics

    • Marie-Louise Uwizeye

      Chargée d’études, Administration de la gestion de l’eau

    • Monika Zlopaša

      Investment Fund Risk Manager, UBS Luxembourg

  • 12.00

    Closing remarks

  • 12.15

    Lunch & networking & booth tour

Moderation

Lisa Burke

Presenter

Exhibitors

The following exhibitors will be present to share their initiatives towards women and exchange with the audience.

Registration

Registration is free but mandatory. Please register before 6 January 2025. If some teachers want to attend with their classes, please contact us directly via girlsinscitech@uni.lu.
Pictures will be taken during the event. If you do not wish that your picture is taken, inform the organisers upon arrival.