Women in Technology and Science

Women in Science and Technology
Formation1990
FounderMary Mulvihill
Chair
Andrea Johnson
Websitewww.witsireland.com

Women in Technology and Science (or WITS) is an Irish organisation representing women working in science and technology.[1] It accepts members from industry and academia, and of all ages, from students to professionals. It was founded in 1990 by Mary Mulvihill.

WITS organises a monthly e-mail newsletter WITSWORDS Newsletters.[2] They have undertaken various initiatives,[3] including compiling the WITS Talent Bank, a list of more than 150 women working in science and technology, and the Re-Enter initiative to support women returning to the workforce after a career break.[4] A group from WITS attended a reception hosted by President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin to recognise Women in Science in January 2016.[5] In November 2020 they celebrated 30 years of activity.[4][6]

WITS is run by an elected executive committee. Chairs of WITS have included Mary Mulvihill, Dr Ena Prosser, Sadhbh McCarthy, Dr Marion Palmer, Mary Carroll and Julie Hogan.[7] Members include Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Jane Grimson and Norah Patten.

  • Mary Mulvihill Lecture 2021, showing speaker Linda Doyle and WITS chair, Andrea Johnson
    Mary Mulvihill Lecture 2021, showing speaker Linda Doyle and WITS chair, Andrea Johnson
  • Mary Mulvihill Lecture 2017, opened by Mary Carroll, chair of WITS
    Mary Mulvihill Lecture 2017, opened by Mary Carroll, chair of WITS

References

  1. ^ "WITS About Page". Women in Science and Technology. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  2. ^ "WITSWORDS Newsletters". Women in Science and Technology. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Has anything changed for the #distractinglysexy women in research?website=Silicon Republic". Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b "WITS: Celebrating 30 years of representing women in STEM". Silicon Republic. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  5. ^ "IADT attend Women in Science Spring Reception Áras an Uachtaráin". Institute of Art, Design and Technology. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  6. ^ Video on YouTube
  7. ^ "WITS at a Glance". Women in Science and Technology. Retrieved 7 November 2020.