Programs and initiatives

International Day of Women and Girls in Science




To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2019, EPA Victoria brought together some of Victoria's leading female scientists for a livestreamed event on Monday 11 February.

Hosted by Victoria's Chief Environmental Scientist, Dr Andrea Hinwood, the event featured a keynote address by Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea, co-founder and CEO of Women in STEMM Australia.

Following the keynote address was an interactive panel facilitated by Dr Bridie O'Donnell – Head of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation. Panellists included Dr Amanda Caples – Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Gillian Sparkes – the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Victoria, Dr Andrea Hinwood – Victoria's Chief Environmental Scientist and Dr Angie Bone – Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer.

Guest speakers

Dr Angie Bone #EPApanel

Dr Angie Bone
Deputy Chief Health Officer (Environment)
Department of Health and Human Services

 

 

 

Dr Andrea HinwoodDr Andrea Hinwood
Chief Environmental Scientist
EPA Victoria

 

 

 

Dr Bridie ODonnellDr Bridie O'Donnell
Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

 

 

 

Dr Gillian SparkesDr Gillian Sparkes
Commissioner
Environmental Sustainability Victoria

 

 

 

Dr Amanda CaplesDr Amanda Caples
Victoria's Lead Scientist

 

 

 

 

Dr Marguerite Evans-GaleaDr Marguerite Evans-Galea
Co-founder and CEO
Women in STEMM Australia

 

 

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