The last Dorothy Hill symposium, in 2017, was ’refreshing, honest, thought-provoking and inspiring’
Climate change, erupting volcanoes and the achievements of women in earth science will be discussed at a University of Queensland symposium this week. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences ' Dr Teresa Ubide said outstanding women in the field would be showcased. "Eminent speakers will cover a range of fields in the geosciences, including marine geology, past climates, geochemistry, geophysics, mineral resources and energy, petrology and tectonics," Dr Ubide said. "It is a great opportunity to discuss science with internationally renowned experts, and a chance to learn more about the pathways to academic and industry careers and leadership roles in the earth sciences." The two-day event will feature scientific talks, panel discussions, a poster session and social events aimed at providing opportunities for networking and career development. "Earth and environmental scientists at any career stage - men and women - will get a lot from this event," Dr Ubide said. "Younger, future scientists are included; some high school students will be running an introductory volcano research workshop." Dr Ubide said the last Dorothy Hill symposium - in 2017 - was "refreshing, honest, thought-provoking and inspiring." "I can't wait to do it all again this year," she said. UQ awarded Dorothy Hill her first-class honours degree in 1928 and her Science doctorate in 1942.
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