MELECON 2024 – The 22nd IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference

Alfândega do Porto

PANEL DISCUSSION: Glass Ceiling: Career Development & Challenges With Paulo Ferreira (IEEE Portuguese Chapter of Education Society), Eduarda Pinto Ferreira (ISEP), Wafa Ben-Hmida (WiE R8 Coordinator) and Margarida Trigo (WiE R8 committee - Moderator) Topics discussed: the meaning of "glass ceiling", personal experiences; representation and role models; organisations and educational institutions - a more active role; mentorship and sponsorship - their importance A very diverse panel (and audience) contributed to an interesting discussion and exchange of experiences, highlighting personal histories and diverse cultural backgrounds, while sharing common objectives and targets.       

Workshops on teacher transversal competences

Universidade de Aveiro, Departamento de Eng. Mecânica Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

The Mechanical Engineering Department (DEM) of University of Aveiro (UA) is promoting a set of workshops on the development of transversal competences designed towards teachers on Engineering or STEM areas, on July 15 and July 19. These workshops are organized by Joelyn de Lima, from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. The participation is free of charge, but requires previous registration.

Workshops on teacher transversal competences

Universidade de Aveiro, Departamento de Eng. Mecânica Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

The Mechanical Engineering Department (DEM) of University of Aveiro (UA) is promoting a set of workshops on the development of transversal competences designed towards teachers on Engineering or STEM areas, on July 15 and July 19. These workshops are organized by Joelyn de Lima, from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. The participation is free of charge, but requires previous registration.