1. Title International symposium entitled "Women in Science and Education"
2. IYC interests @Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry
AEncourage interest of young people in chemistry
BGenerate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
CCelebrate the role of women in chemistry
3. Short description International symposium entitled "Women in Science and Education" is held at Kobe University on December 19(Mon) from 13:30 to 17:30. Symposium is composed of 3 lectures, panel discussion and display of Madam Curie.
4. Audience Women chemists, professional chemists, professors, research scientists, students, industrial chemists, post graduate students, general public, educators
5. Topic Networking, encouragement of women scientists,
6. Long description International symposium entitled "Women in Science and Education" is held at Kobe University Rokkou Hall on December 19(Mon) from 13:30 to 17:30. Symposium is composed of 3 lectures, panel discussion and display of Madam Curie.
Dr. Gulser Corat of UNESCO talk about gWhere are the Women? Gender equality in Science and educationh.
Professor Ann Nalley of 2006 ACS presidenttalk about "Leadership among women in science in the USA".
Dr. Yoshie Souma talk about "IYC and women scientists".
Panel discussion is carried out toencourage women scientists.

Date&Place:
Symposium; December 19 from 13:30 to 17:30 at Rokkou hall in Kobe University.
Reception ; December 19 from 18:00 to 19:30 at Takigawa-kaikann in Kobe University.
7. Sponsors Kobe University

8. Contact detail

EmailFy-souma@kce.biglobe.ne.jp
Name:Dr. Yoshie Souma
Organization or affiliations:Kobe University
Phone :+81-72-625-0023
Country,City:Janan,Kobe