The third SWEEET was held in May 2011 during the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution in Banff, AB.
Our panelists talked about navigating hiring and promotion, mentoring young female faculty, creating and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and parenthood in academia. See their presentations at the links below. |
Panellists for SWEEET 2011
Dr. Sue Bertram
Assistant Dean of Science; Director, Science Student Success Centre; Associate Professor of Biology, Carleton University
"Academics and family life: an entertaining juggling act"
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Dr. Elizabeth Elle
Associate Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University
"Navigating hiring, tenure, promotion: positive messages for women"
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Dr. Moira Ferguson
Professor & Chair; Dept. of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph
"Promoting a positive environment to mentor young female faculty in biological science" |
Dr. Jana Vamosi
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary
Embracing the chaos: parenthood is busy regardless of where you work.
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Sponsors of SWEEET 2011
2011 Organizing Committee
- Risa Sargent, UFA Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa
- Linley Jesson, Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick
- Katy Hind, PhD Candidate, University of New Brunswick
- Bridgette Clarkston, PhD Candidate, University of New Brunswick