8–13 Jun 2025
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A novel approach to reaching gender parity in physics

10 Jun 2025, 15:15
15m
Oral (Non-Student) / Orale (non-étudiant(e)) Gender Equity in Physics / Équité de genre en physique (DGEP-DEGP) (DGEP) T2-5 Physics for Everyone | La physique pour tous (DEGP)

Speaker

Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo (Université de Montréal)

Description

Despite ongoing efforts, women remain underrepresented in STEM, particularly in leadership roles. Parité Sciences is a bold initiative advancing gender parity in STEM by training teachers throughout Canada—key influencers in shaping students' scientific identity. Rather than focusing solely on students or institutions, we equip educators with the tools to foster inclusive learning environments, counteract biases, and inspire diverse talent in science.

Since a single teacher can impact hundreds of students over their career, this approach creates a powerful multiplier effect, embedding gender equity into the foundation of science education. In this talk, I will present the mission and impact of Parité Sciences, highlighting how our evidence-based programs are driving long-term change in STEM representation.

Keyword-1 Gender parity
Keyword-2 STEM

Author

Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo (Université de Montréal)

Co-authors

Jean-Francois Arguin (Universite de Montreal (CA)) Dr Mirjam Fines-Neuschild (Université de Montréal)

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