Carrie Derick, Canada’s first female full professor
If you’re coming to McGill for Homecoming next weekend, you might want to check out the Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium (WISEMS) 2012, on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 in the Redpath Museum Auditorium.
“As part of McGill Homecoming 2012, this first Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium (WISEMS) marks the centenary of the university’s first geneticist, Carrie Derick, being appointed as Canada’s first female professor.”
Have a look at the full schedule for this free symposium, which will look at the history, current status and future of women in STM fields.
Previously: We’ve come a long way baby, right?