Science
and Technology in the 21st Century—
A World of Options for Women
April 15 and 16,
1999
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Pollard Auditorium
For more than eight years, the Women in Science and Technology (WIST) conference has opened doors for young women considering careers in scientific and technical fields by providing them with valuable information and encouragement and introducing them to successful women professionals.
Sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the WIST conference is designed to support and encourage women in the pursuit of degrees and careers in one of the sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related technology fields. More than 450 college women and high school seniors—along with their professors and high school teachers—have attended this conference in past years. For an overview of last year's conference, check out the 1998 WIST conference summary.
What You Can Expect at the 1999 WIST Conference!
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Presentations by outstanding women professionals in scientific and technical fields |
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The Shadow-A-Mentor Program, offering the opportunity for workplace visits with ORNL technical staff |
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Panel discussions on mapping your career path and finding your first job |
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Roundtable discussions with women professionals from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, the university community, and Oak Ridge/Knoxville businesses |
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WIST Conference Agenda |
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How to Register |
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Travel Instructions and Lodging Details |
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Information for WIST High School Conference Participants |
WIST Conference Agenda || Conference Speakers || Shadow-A-Mentor
Program
Panel Discussions & Roundtables || How
to Register || Travel & Lodging
High School Participant Information