The 18th WISE Annual National Research Conference (ANRC)
On March 8th, 2025
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
INSPIRE, EMPOWER, CONNECT, CELEBRATE,
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION.
Join us for WISE's 18th Annual National Research Conference (ANRC), where researchers, students, professionals
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Research Presentations & Posters
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Prizes
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Inspiring Keynotes
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Skill Workshop
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Confidence Workshop
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Speed Networking Workshop
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Networking Opportunities
Empowering Change - KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi at McMaster WISE ANRC
Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, an award-winning social entrepreneur and DEI expert, will deliver the keynote address at the 18th Annual McMaster WISE National Research Conference. Recognized as a Top 50 Changemaker and founder of Accelerate Her Future, she is dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership and advancing equity in business and tech. Join her as she shares insights on human-centric leadership, trust, and workplace belonging.
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Date: Saturday, March 8th
Time of Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi's Keynote: 11:20 AM
Venue: McMaster CIBC Hall
Engineering the Future - KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Heather Sheardown at McMaster WISE ANRC
Dr. Heather Sheardown, a globally recognized leader in ophthalmic biomaterials and engineering innovation, will deliver the keynote address at the 18th Annual McMaster WISE National Research Conference. As the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University and a Canada Research Chair in Ophthalmic Biomaterials and Drug Delivery, she has made groundbreaking contributions to biomedical technology, including developing artificial cornea materials and advanced drug delivery systems for eye diseases.
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Date: Saturday, March 8th
Time of Dr. Heather Sheardown's Keynote: 4:00 PM
Venue: McMaster CIBC Hall