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SUMMARY:Accelerating action: advancing diversity and women in tunnelling
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe invite you to join us for an engaging event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the significant contributions of women in tunnelling. This session will provide an opportunity to explore strategies for fostering gender equality and promoting diversity and inclusivity across the industry. The event will commence with a trivia challenge\, designed to highlight the achievements of pioneering women engineers while encouraging collaboration and thought-provoking discussions among participants. Following the trivia\, attendees will have the opportunity to network over refreshments and participate in a podcast recording session. This session will serve as a platform for sharing perspectives\, experiences\, and actionable ideas to drive progress toward a more inclusive and equitable industry. This event is open to professionals\, students\, and advocates for diversity who are committed to accelerating meaningful change. We look forward to your participation as we celebrate progress and work together toward a more inclusive future. \nLearning outcomes\n\nDevelop\, explore\, and implement strategies to accelerate progress toward gender equality and inclusivity in the engineering industry.\nHow to build a meaningful connections network with like-minded individuals\, fostering collaboration and mutual support within the industry.\nUnderstand how collaboration and inclusivity are essential to solving the puzzle of progress and creating a unified\, impactful community.\n\nProgram\n5.30pm AEST: Guest arrival \n6.00pm AEST: Introductions and trivia \n6.45pm AEST: Networking and podcast interviews \n7.30pm AEST: Event concludes \nAbout the hosts\nLaura Miranda and Sohan Roopra co-founded “You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\,” a podcast aimed at challenging the stereotypes about what an engineer looks like\, the show sparks meaningful conversations about inclusion\, finding your passion in your career\, leadership\, and self-improvement. \nWith a mission to drive change through storytelling\, their podcast reshapes perspectives and opens doors for a more inclusive future in engineering and beyond. \nYou don’t look like an Engineer | LinkedIn \n\n\n\nLaura Sofia Miranda Pantoja\nCo-Founder\, You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\n\n\nLaura Miranda is a marketing assistant with more than seven years of experience in the engineering industry. Laura co-founded You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\, a podcast dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and promoting equity. Beyond the podcast\, Laura volunteers as the marketing manager for the Australian Latin American Young Professionals\, blending creativity with community impact. \nKnown for building authentic connections\, Laura thrives on creating welcoming\, inclusive workplaces filled with inspiration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSohan Roopra\nCo-Founder\, You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\n\n\nSohan Roopra is a water resources engineer with six years of experience. Sohan is passionate about breaking barriers and making STEM more inclusive. As co-founder of You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\, Sohan shares raw and inspiring stories that challenge stereotypes and highlight the brilliance of underrepresented voices. \nWhen not podcasting or tackling engineering challenges\, Sohan enjoys exploring self-improvement\, soaking up nature\, and spending quality time with loved ones. \nEvent sponsors\n          
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/accelerating-action-advancing-diversity-and-women-in-tunnelling/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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