Join us for an inspiring Women's History Month Celebration Panel on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00pm in the Hartley Conference Room. This will be a hybrid event with lunch provided to the first 35 participants. 

​Hosted by the SDSS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office, this event will spotlight the remarkable contributions of women in the field of sustainability. 

​We are thrilled to feature three distinguished faculty members from the Doerr School of Sustainability, who will share their insights and experiences in advancing environmental research and education.

• ​Dr. Ilenia Battiato serves as an Associate Professor in the Energy Science & Engineering Department 
• ​Dr. Paula Welander serves as an Associate Dean for Integrative Initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Professor of Earth System Science
• ​Dr. Jane Willenbring serves as an Associate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and, by courtesy of Earth System Science

​This engaging panel discussion will delve into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in academia and explore the vital role they play in shaping a sustainable future. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Lupe Carrillo (Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). 

​Whether you're a student, faculty member, or community member, this event promises to be a thought-provoking celebration of women's achievements and an opportunity to foster meaningful dialogue on diversity and inclusion in the sciences. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and to celebrate these incredible women who are leading the way in sustainability.