2022 WiST Convention Takes Place This Friday!
- Dec 5, 2022
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Date: December 9, 2022
Livestream: Watch on YouTube
As the world undergoes rapid change, Taiwan has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. This achievement reflects, in part, the influence and decision-making capabilities of women working in science and technology, helping Taiwan become a leading example of gender equality in Asia.
Taiwan’s technological development has earned international recognition, and the contributions and valuable experiences of women in STEM have been an important driving force and an inspiration to younger generations. We hope that people from diverse backgrounds can fully apply their expertise and strengths, enabling Taiwan to maintain its indispensable role in global technology.
Featured Topics
Building a Technology Workplace Where Work and Life Thrive Together
How to Create a Workplace That Supports Both Work and Life
Gender Equality in Academia
Dialogue with Women Engineers and Scientists
Convention Program
08:50–09:20｜Registration
09:20–09:25｜Opening Ceremony
Convention Chair: Man-Yu Lin, President of the Taiwan Women in Science and Technology Association
Representative of the Organizers and Co-organizers: Chi-Hung Lin, President of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
09:25–09:40｜Guest Remarks
President Tsai Ing-wen — prerecorded address
Tsung-Tsong Wu, Minister of the National Science and Technology Council — followed by a group photo
09:40–10:20｜Keynote Session: Creating a Workplace Where Work and Life Thrive Together
Speakers
Hui-Chin Liu, Chairperson of YFY Inc.
Dr. Amy Mei-Hsuan Lu, Principal Software Engineering Manager at the Microsoft Taiwan AI R&D Center
Moderators
Hsin-Ying Lee, Professor in the Department of Photonics and Associate Dean of the College of Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
Hsiao-Wen Jan, Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering, Republic of China Section
10:20–10:50｜Break and Screening of Women in STEM Short Films
10:50–12:30｜Industry Forum: Creating a Workplace Where Work and Life Thrive Together
Panelists
Jung-Shan Wang, Chairperson of Horng Lin Construction Co., Ltd. and Vice President of Chong Hong Construction Co., Ltd.
Su-Chiu Yeh, President of Pfizer Taiwan
Teresa Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer of HP Taiwan
Lih-Sz Chang, Senior Director of Design Application and Support at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Moderators
Su-Ling Fan, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Director of the Construction Law Research and Development Center, Tamkang University
Wen-Chen Hsueh, Chair of the Women Engineers Committee, Chinese Institute of Engineers
12:30–13:50｜Networking Lunch and Screening of Women in STEM Short Films
13:50–15:30｜Academic Forum: Advancing Gender Equality in Academia
Panelists
Minn-Tsong Lin, Deputy Minister of the National Science and Technology Council
Chia-Pei Chou, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Executive Vice President of National Taiwan University
Chien Chou, Lifetime Chair Professor in the Institute of Education and Chief Ethics Officer of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Hsiao-Chin Hsieh, Professor at the Center for General Education, National Tsing Hua University — Co-moderator
Moderator
Hsin-Hui Hu, Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology
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