Women in Science
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: Inspiration for your career!
How do (other) female engineers shape their careers and how do they realise their plans? Do you want to hear inspiring stories about what it's like to go to work soon after you finish your studies? Would you like to spar with other ladies about what it is like to work in the technical world? Then don't miss Women in Science!
During this event, three successful ladies will give their views on realising successes and career plans in this traditionally male world:
- Dr Nienke Bosschaart is tenure track Assistant Professor at the University of Twente. Her research focuses on developing and applying new optical techniques for mother-child care. She received several scientific awards for her PhD research (AMC, Amsterdam) on the development of a new method for non-invasive blood analysis in newborns, including the Simon Stevin Apprentice prize and the Simon Stevin Gezel award. Thanks to a Veni grant, she is now continuing this research at the University of Twente. In addition, Nienke recently set up a new line of research on breast milk and lactation: a socially widely publicised topic, but from a scientific point of view a 'neglected child'.
- Franka van Velthoven is a consultant at Deloitte Consulting. She is part of the IT Strategy department in the Netherlands, where she helps clients optimise their IT organisation and set-up, and execute complex, IT-driven business transformations. She has three years' experience in consulting in the field of digital strategies and transformations and has done several assignments for various companies such as hospitals, an educational institution and financial institutions. Based on her passion for healthcare and interest in innovative technologies, she aims to make an impact in healthcare through digitalisation.
- Dr Rebecca Saive has been an Assistant Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Twente since January 2018. Between 2014 and 2018 she worked at California Institute of Technology as a postdoc and later Senior Scientist. In 2017 she co-founded the start-up ETC Solar (www.ETC-solar.com) which is commercialising the world's best performing front contact technology for solar cells, developed by Dr Saive, Prof Atwater and their team. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Rebecca Saive is overseeing ETC Solar's commercialisation activities in the USA and at the High Tech Factory Twente.
In addition, a workshop will be given by UT alumna Wing-Yan Man MSc: The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! - burnout prevention for millennials.
Clearing a hundred e-mails a day, making a career and also looking for happiness in the workplace, are you getting around to the real work? Besides, of course, you don't belong if you don't also have a nice relationship, a house to buy and go to all the parties every weekend. As millennials, we are often lived by everything that comes our way and have to do a lot. At the 3310 - School for Millennials workshop, learn how to deal with the high pressure to hopefully prevent burnout.
About 3310 - School for Millennials
The Millennial, or Nokia 3310 generation, gets a lot to deal with. Perceived by others as spoilt and expecting to be the first internet generation to conquer the world. Besides that external pressure, the Millennial often feels lost in choices, loneliness and perfectionism. Graduate and all, where else can Millennials learn? After a successful corporate career, culminating in burnout, Wing Yan Man founded a school for her peers. At 3310, workshops teach the Gameboy generation tools to survive in this fast-paced, digital, uncertain world.
Chairman of the day is dr Esther Spanjer, clinical research specialist at Demcon.
Of course, there will be ample opportunity for discussion during the buffet and drinks afterwards.
Costs: € 5.00 for KIVI members and students, and € 10.00 for others (including buffet and drinks)
This event is organised by the Network of Female Engineers in cooperation with KIVI Students Twente. Made possible by a contribution from Novel-T, Techniekpact Twente, Demcon and MESA+.
ENGLISH announcement:
How do other female engineers shape their careers and how do they realise their plans? Do you want to hear inspiring stories about getting a job after your studies? Do you want to discuss with other ladies about how it is to work in the world of science and do you want to follow a nice practical workshop about this? Then you may not miss Women in Science at the12th of March!
Three successful ladies will give their vision on realizing successes and career plans in this traditional 'man world'. There will also be a workshop by Wing Yan Man (alumna of UT)"The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! -burnout prevention for millennials" with practical exercises.
Replying to hundred emails a day, while climbing the corporate ladder and not to forget finding your passion at your job.... On top, you're not making the most out of it when you don't have a relationship, found a grown up apartment without filthy flatmates and party as much as you can while you're at it. As a millennial, life is often just thrown upon you with numerous, paralyzing choices. And before you know it, you get burnt out. But when do you know when you have it? Learn in this workshop You've got the power of 3310 - School for Millennials how you prevent burnout and stay energised throughout your career, anywhere, anytime!
About 3310 - School for Millennials
The life of a Millennial, aka the Nokia 3310 generation, is no walk in the park. Seen as spoiled by others and expected as the first internet generation to conquer the world. Besides the external pressure, the Millennial is often overwhelmed by choices, feels lonely and strives for a picture perfect. Once they graduate, where can Millennials go to develop further in life? After a prosperous corporate career, experiencing a burnout, Wing Yan Man founded a school for fellow millennials. At 3310, this Gameboy generation can learn practical tools to survive this fast-paced, digital, uncertain world.
Organiser
Network Women Engineers
Name and contact details for information
Elfride Dijkstra