Event Report | 2023 Women in Science and Technology Convention: International Chapter on STEM Women Empowerment

The 2023 Women in Science and Technology Convention concluded successfully on October 27. Themed “International Chapter on STEM Women Empowerment,” the convention was held online and livestreamed simultaneously on YouTube.

Opening Ceremony Group Photo

Representatives of the Organizers and Distinguished Guests

Upper row, starting from the center: NSTC Deputy Minister Yi-Chuang Chen; Convention Chair and TWiST President Man-Yu Lin; and Chinese Institute of Engineers President Cheng-Hung Yang.

Lower row, from left: Yao-Chieh Shih, Provost of CTCI University, CTCI Group; Professor Ching-Fen Jiang, College of Medical Science and Technology, I-Shou University; TWiST Executive Supervisor Shun-Lien Song; Hsiao-Mei Lin, Project Faculty Member, Department of Interaction Design, National Taipei University of Technology; Professor Su-Ling Fan, Department of Civil Engineering, Tamkang University, and Convention Secretary-General; Professor Shu-Mei Chang, Department of Molecular Science and Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology; Professor Li-Yin Chen, Department of Photonics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University; Professor Hui-Ting Chen, School of Pharmacy, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University; Sze-Yuan Yang, General Manager of TSH Biopharm Corporation Limited; Professor Jui-Hua Hung, Chair Professor, Institute of Electronics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University; Te-Yen Weng, Executive Vice President of the Administration Division, Cathay Financial Holdings; and Chao-Ping Hsu, Research Fellow, Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica.

The event was organized by the Taiwan Women in Science and Technology Association (TWiST), the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE), the Taiwan Photonics Society, the IEEE Republic of China Section, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University.

The event was supported by the National Science and Technology Council and the National Land Management Agency, Ministry of the Interior. More than 50 government agencies, domestic engineering and technology associations, scientific societies, women-in-STEM organizations, science-and-society communities, industry associations, corporations, and international organizations served as co-organizers.

Sponsors included the TSMC Education and Culture Foundation, Cathay Financial Holdings, and MediaTek.

Media Coverage

October 27, 2023｜1111 Industry News

2023 WiST Convention Raises the International Visibility of Women in Research; Taiwan Ranks First in Asia for Gender Equality

To enhance the international visibility of women in science and technology, the Taiwan Women in Science and Technology Association (TWiST) held the 2023 Women in Science and Technology Convention online on October 27. President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a prerecorded address, noting that Taiwan ranked first in Asia in the OECD’s 2023 Social Institutions and Gender Index, reflecting the progress made in supporting women’s participation in scientific research. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜National Education Radio

President Thanks Women in STEM for Their Contributions and Calls for an End to Career Stereotypes

In a prerecorded address to the 2023 WiST Convention, President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted Taiwan’s technological strengths and vital role in global supply chains. She thanked women in science and technology for contributing their expertise, creativity, and influence to Taiwan’s scientific development. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜Newtalk News

President Thanks Women in STEM for Their Contributions and Calls for an End to Career Stereotypes

In a prerecorded address to the 2023 WiST Convention, themed “Women in Science and Technology on the Global Stage: Prelude,” President Tsai Ing-wen emphasized Taiwan’s technological strengths and important role in global supply chains. She also thanked women in STEM for contributing their expertise, creativity, and influence to Taiwan’s scientific community. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜Economic Daily News

President Thanks Women in STEM and Pledges Continued Progress on Gender Equality

In her prerecorded address to the 2023 WiST Convention, President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted Taiwan’s technological strengths and important role in global supply chains. She expressed appreciation for the expertise, creativity, and influence contributed by women in science and technology. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜Central News Agency

President: Taiwan Ranks First in Asia in OECD Gender Equality Index

President Tsai Ing-wen stated that gender equality is a core value of Taiwanese society. According to the OECD’s 2023 gender index report, Taiwan ranked first in Asia for gender equality. The government will continue advancing equality across all sectors and breaking down stereotypes surrounding career choices. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜China Times

Tsai Ing-wen Calls for Continued Progress on Gender Equality and an End to Career Stereotypes

In a prerecorded address to the 2023 WiST Convention, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that the government would continue advancing gender equality through measures such as women’s entrepreneurship programs and childcare policies. She expressed confidence that greater participation by women in scientific research would further strengthen Taiwan’s overall industrial competitiveness. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜SET News

Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan Ranks First in Asia in OECD Gender Equality Index

President Tsai Ing-wen stated that gender equality is a core value of Taiwanese society. According to the OECD’s 2023 gender index report, Taiwan ranked first in Asia for gender equality. The government will continue promoting equality across all sectors and breaking down stereotypes surrounding career choices. (Continue reading)

October 27, 2023｜FTV News

Taiwan Ranks First in Asia for Gender Equality; Tsai Ing-wen Calls for an End to Career Stereotypes

In a prerecorded address to the 2023 WiST Convention, President Tsai Ing-wen noted that Taiwan ranked first in Asia in the OECD’s 2023 Social Institutions and Gender Index. She emphasized that the government would continue advancing gender equality through women’s entrepreneurship programs, childcare policies, and other initiatives while working to eliminate stereotypes surrounding career choices. (Continue reading)