#BMEWiSTEM

KCL Women in STEM

Want to hear about all the incredible things BME women in STEM at King's are up to? Interested in hearing their experiences of being BME/women in a white/male-dominated field? Want to be inspired?
Join <A HREF="http://www.kclwomeninstem.co.uk" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="KCL Women in STEM Society" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KCL Women in STEM society</A> at our first event specifically focussed on black and minority ethnic (BME) women in science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM). This event is being held in close collaboration with several student societies, including KCL Pakistani Society, King's People of Colour Association, KCL Bangladesh Society, It Stops Here campaign, Open Doors project and KCL Women in Denstistry Society.
<H2>Programme</H2>
6.30 - 6.45pm: Registration 6.50 - 7pm: Presentation by WiSTEM committee member about issues specific to BME women in STEM 7 - 8pm: An hour of inspiration. This is when our volunteers will take the stage for 10 minutes each. We will hear from women at all levels of study and research at King's, with presentations in the form of poetry recitals to speeches. 8 - 8.30pm: Networking reception with refreshments, stalls and special guests
<H2>Speakers</H2>
Dr. Duvaraka Kulaveerasingam …sharing her experience of science journalism and the recent completion of her doctoral research. 
Sweta Raghavan …speaking about her doctoral research in biomedicine and the outreach organisation she founded: Scientists & Co.
Lana Nabeel …sharing her experiences of being BME during her childhood and her journey to STEM.
 Naomi Mwakamowo …speaking about her journey to medical school and the importance of mentorship.
 Amini Siddika …reciting an original poem on her experiences of being a BME woman in the medical field.
 Radhika Ladwa & Janki Solanki …giving a presentation about their reason for founding Women in Dentistry society at King’s.
 Amelia Bhoorasingh …sharing her experience of being BME in the dental field.
 Saira Mughal …speaking about the charity work she is involved in with the Depilex Smileagain Foundation, alongside her MSc in Chemistry.
 Shokryah Mohammadi …speaking about her journey to computer science, and being a founder and first president of Women in STEM society.
 Hala Shoaib …giving a live robotics demonstration!
 Zahra Ali …doing a stand-up monologue about her experiences as a BME and female first-year student of mathematics.
 Oyinkansola Dada …giving a presentation about the It Stops Here campaign and the Open Doors Project.
<H2>Special Guests</H2>
Abadesi Osunsade, Hustle Crew Naureen Khan, Tech UK Helena Kazi, EcoMachines Ventures
<H2>FAQs</H2>
What does WiSTEM mean? WiSTEM is short for women in STEM.
I'm not a woman, and I'm not BME, can I still come? Of course - we encourage you to attend!
I don't study/teach at King's, can I still come? Yes! This event is open to students and staff from all UK universities. Just make sure you register on EventBrite.
I would like my society to sponsor the event and have a stall at the networking reception, who do I get in touch with? Drop an email to contact@kclwomeninstem.co.uk.
What does BME mean? Black and minority ethnic. 
How can I help? However you like! Drop an email to contact@kclwomeninstem.co.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can. If you'd like to give a presentation, let us know in the email.

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