/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OP - Ontario Science Centre shines a light on inspirational role models to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science/

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Be inspired by the personal stories of trailblazing women and girls at the Ontario Science Centre to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11. From an anesthetist to a science writer to an eight-year-old citizen scientist, the Centre is shining the spotlight on the contributions of women and girls in science to inspire the next generation of girls to imagine their future in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Women account for only 28% of researchers across the world, with the gap deepening at the higher echelons of decision-making. Challenge implicit biases and broaden your perspective on what makes a great scientist as the Ontario Science Centre adds its voice to the global movement of publicly advocating for parity in science for women.

What	International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Ontario Science Centre:
	Guest speakers of different ages and backgrounds share their perspectives, demonstrate the wide variety of career opportunities in STEM and answer questions
Who	Keeley Aird, Co-founder, STEM Kids Rock Emily Agard, PhD, Director, SciXchange at Ryerson University Ana Sofia Barrows, Departmental Assistant, Faculty of Science, Dean's Office, Ryerson University Emily Chung, PhD, Science and Technology Writer, CBC.ca Fran Lasowski, PhD, Executive Director, C20/20, McMaster University and CEO, 20/20 OptimEyes Sandhya Mylabathula, PhD Candidate, Concussion Researcher, Policy Fellow and Science Communicator, University of Toronto Swapna Mylabathula, MD/PhD Candidate, Concussion Researcher and Science Communicator, University of Toronto Arushi Nath, Grade 3 student, citizen scientist and Royal Astronomical Society of Canada member Amanda Schwartz, MD, Physician, Department of Anesthesia, Humber River Hospital Azadeh Shirzadi, MSc, BEd, Teacher, Ontario Science Centre Science School, and Founder, STEMneutral Rachel Ward-Maxwell, PhD, Researcher/Programmer, Ontario Science Centre Samantha Yammine, Science communicator and PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
When	Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where	Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON Please enter via main entrance. TV crews may enter at back entrance via Gateway Blvd.

SOURCE Ontario Science Centre

Media contact: Andrea Mus, Media Relations Officer, 416-696-3191 | c: 416-895-5482, [email protected]

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