Whether we wear lab coats or hard hats (or both), the experiences of women and underrepresented people in STEM fields and skilled trades are often similar and systemic (e.g., stereotyping, lack of structural processes, few mentors). Given these shared challenges, it is imperative that we collaborate across areas so that efforts to advance equity and inclusion are well-resourced, scalable, and successful. 

In this dynamic session, Dr. Eden Hennessey and her team from the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) will present the most recent photo-research exhibit produced with Conestoga College, featuring women and gender diverse people in skilled trades, demonstrating how research, visual media, and personal narratives can be powerful tools for interdisciplinary advocacy. 

Attendees are invited to interact with the presenters and each other to share experiences and focus on actions and resources to promote inclusion in their own communities and disciplines.