Women Scientists & Engineers Council Charter

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Leaders in Science and Engineering

To address issues that affect the careers of women scientists, engineers, and researchers around the world, Berkeley Lab created the Women Scientists & Engineers Council (WSEC). The WSEC and Berkeley Lab’s Human Resources Department management work in partnership to review strategies and priorities for recruitment, retention, work life balance, and development of women scientists and engineers. Subgroups have been formed to focus on these areas and to address specific challenges.

Ideas are exchanged at quarterly seminars that celebrate the work of women engineers, scientists, and postdoctoral fellows. These seminars provide important networking opportunities, bringing women together and providing a comfortable forum for introductions and awareness of one another’s work.

Key Activities:

Conduct periodic needs analyses to identify key strategies and priorities for the Subgroups
Engage division leaders in recruitment, retention, and development
Develop women scientist- and engineer-focused recruiting plan
Conduct training and networking forums

Featured speakers, left to right: Melissa Lunden, Marca Doeff, Dawn Munson, Susan Hubbard, Mina Bissell, and Persis Drell. Not shown: Inez Fung, Cecila Aragon , Eva Nogales, and Odelle Hadley.