TWiST at INWES-APNN 2024: Advancing Women’s Participation in Technology and Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
- Oct 7, 2024
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The 2024 Annual Meeting of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists–Asia Pacific Nation Network (INWES–APNN) was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 4–5. Under the theme “The Role of Women in Science and Technology and International Integration for Sustainable Development,” the conference focused on women’s participation in technology, cross-disciplinary innovation, and gender equality. Nearly 400 representatives from 13 countries gathered to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in technology.
TWiST Vice President Professor Chao-Ping Hsu delivered a keynote titled “The Women in Science & Technology Convention in Taiwan: A Four-Year Journey on DEI and ESG (2021–2024),” presenting Taiwan’s achievements in supporting women in science and technology over the past four years.
Professor Hsu led the TWiST delegation, which included former President Shun-Lien Song, Board Member Professor Hui-Chun Kao, Professor Shu-Mei Chang, TWiST Newsletter Editor-in-Chief Ming-Hsiu Chen, and Research Assistant Chia-Yu Jen.
Speaking in the health and environment session, Professor Hsu discussed Taiwan’s four-year progress and challenges in DEI and ESG. She emphasized how increasing women’s participation in science and technology can drive innovation and advance sustainable development.
TWiST Newsletter Editor-in-Chief Ming-Hsiu Chen presented research on Taiwanese Indigenous female students’ perceptions of scientists. Her presentation explored students’ views and expectations regarding scientific careers while highlighting the importance of advancing inclusion in education and technology.
Through this conference, TWiST showcased Taiwan’s efforts to advance gender equality and technological development while strengthening collaboration with countries across the Asia-Pacific region. These international connections support shared progress toward gender equality and a sustainable future.
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