Gumberg Library invites you to Women in Science Respond to Lab Girl, a panel discussion focusing on the themes found in Hope Jahren’s celebrated 2016 memoir. This conversation will feature Duquesne faculty members and alumni sharing their insights and experiences as women working in the sciences.

Lab Girl documents Jahren’s successes and sacrifices as she navigates financial instability, mental illness, and a field traditionally dominated by men. Panelists at this event will speak on topics such as: establishing a laboratory, competing for funding, balancing work and life, and their experiences with gender issues in science. Panelists will also offer advice for women pursuing careers in science.

The panelists are:

Dr. Kristen Klucevsek, moderator

Teaching Assistant Professor of Scientific Writing McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Dr. Lauren O'Donnell

Associate Professor

School of Pharmacy Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Irene Qualters

Associate Laboratory Director for Simulation and Computation.

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Duquesne Alum

Dr. Jelena M. Janjic

Associate Professor

School of Pharmacy Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. Plaxedes Chitiyo

Assistant Professor

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Center for Environmental Research and Education

Dr. Fatiha Benmokhtar

Assistant Professor

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Physics

This event is presented as part of the NEA Big Read @Duquesne, and is free and open to the public.

 Duquesne University was selected as a recipient of the NEA Big Read – the only organization in Pennsylvania to receive the 2019-20 grant. The NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Find events, book discussions, and more at duq.edu/BigRead20.