The McMaster Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) graduate initiative presents the 17th annual CREST (Current Research in Science and Engineering) Conference. CREST aims to provide a space for all individuals, students, postdocs, and faculty in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health sciences to showcase their work and network in an interdisciplinary and inspiring environment.

The theme this year is, “Shaping the Future”, encompassing all projects and initiatives that will support insights for today and tomorrows and will highlight the inspiring trajectory science and innovation are taking us. ​Join us for a keynote address, panels, workshops & research presentations!

To register, please visit the eventbrite link

To learn more, visit our website at: https://www.mcmasterwise.com/crest

This conference is organized by the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiative at McMaster and especially aims to celebrate the work of women, BIPOC, and equity-deserving students and faculty in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health sciences (STEMHS). All are welcome; the intention is to celebrate and learn from one another on our academic and professional journeys! This year WISE has collaborated with the amazing McMaster partners, the Student Success Centre, the Science Career and Cooperative Education Office, and the Engineering Co-op, Career, and Experience Office.

The agenda for the event is below:
8:00am – 9:00am: Registration and Breakfast
9:00am – 9:30am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30am – 9:50am: Keynote Address by Dr. Sonia Anand
10:00am – 10:50am:
Workshop A: “Networking with Confidence” by Tara Zabella and the Science Career and Cooperative Education office”;
Workshop B: Navigating Leadership, Finding Purpose and Balance: A Panel with Women Leaders in STEM
11:00am – 11:50am: Oral and Poster Presentations Session 1
12:00pm -1:30pm: Lunch and networking break
1:40pm – 2:00pm: Keynote Address by Dr. Manali Mukherjee
2:10pm – 3:50pm: Oral and Poster Presentations Session 2
4:00pm – 4:50pm: “The future of STEM Research and Industry: Everything you need to know from a Panel of Al/ML experts”, by WISE in collaboration with the Engineering Cooperative Education Office
5:10pm -6:00pm: Awards and Closing Remarks