Second Call for Papers
2015 Regional Conference of theInternational Network ofWomen Engineers & Scientists (INWES)
Speke Resort &Conference Center,Kampala, Uganda
October 21 - 23, 2015

Abstract submission invited forin the following areas:- Engineering & Technology- Science & Mathematics- Technology Transfer- Food security & Climate change- Women & Career Development- The Girl Child & Science

An event organized byAfrican Women in Science and Engineering
Email: conf2015@aawse.org/info@aawse.org

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Association of African Women in Science and Engineering(AWSE) will host the 2015 Regional Conference of theInternational Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES).
This international conference attracts engineers and scientists from all over the world, providing a unique opportunity toexchange information on their work, careers and efforts to encourage the effective participation of women in all aspects ofScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their country and worldwide. The conference will provide anopportunity to discuss innovative technologies in the 21st century across the engineering, science and technologicalprofessions and network with colleagues in business, academia and government. The conference seeks to enhance alreadyexisting strategies to encourage retention of professionals in STEM Careers while at the same time, cultivating interest in
STEM by female students at all levels. Further, the conference also seeks to energize those willing to set up their own STEM
associations in order to ensure continued increase of women in STEM careers. It will also provide a unique networking
opportunities for Women in STEM, promoting the participation of African Women in STEM in the economic and social
development of the continent.

HOSTS
About AWSEAWSE seeks to encourage women to pursue science-oriented disciplines at all levels throughvarious mentorship and leadership programs. The purpose of the organization is to create a criticalmass of African women scientists and engineers through various empowerment programs and tohighlight and enhance their contribution in research, education and the development of the continent.
AWSE also promotes networking and creation of sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders
and organizations. Outstanding African Women Scientists and Engineers are recognized throughsuch efforts.

About INWES
INWES is a global network of organizations of women in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), reaching over 250,000 members from 60 countries
worldwide. INWES seeks become an inﬂuential voice on STEM issues for the beneﬁt of women andgender equity in the society and to increase the presence of women in mainstream STEM decision
making bodies. It promotes the exchange of information, networking, advocacy, global andregional projects. The INWES regional conference 2015 aims to:Ÿ Discuss the status, successes, challenges and opportunities of African Women in STEM in
the 21st century.
Ÿ Discuss the role of the public and private sector in promoting the participation of Womenin STEM for sustainable development
Ÿ Promote networking & partnership among Women in STEM and other stakeholders.

Conference Themesa) Career and Life Transitions for Professional women, early career women and students
Ÿ Work – life balance strategies and policies
Ÿ The effective team leader: Best practices
Ÿ Innovative and Competitive Organizations
Ÿ Career Preparation - Tools and Techniques
Ÿ Career growth and transition
Ÿ Research tools
Ÿ Entrepreneurship tools for the working woman
Ÿ Science Education
Ÿ Attracting, Recruiting and Retaining girls and women in STEMb) Celebrating current research by Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM)
Ÿ Water, Sanitation and Food Security
Ÿ Engineering and the Built EnvironmentŸ Health and the environmentŸ Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Ÿ Instrumentation and Computer applications
Ÿ Climate ChangeŸ Research ethics, Integrity and quality assuranceŸ Technology transfer and Intellectual Property
Ÿ Biomedical sciencesŸ Indigenous knowledge
Ÿ AgricultureŸ Natural ProductsŸ Energy

Call for Papers
Abstracts are called for the mentioned themes. Abstracts must clearly deﬁne the objectives,
methodology, ﬁndings and signiﬁcance of the study. The abstracts should be not more than
500 words, typed in Times New Roman 12 pt in size and single spaced. The abstract should
contain four or ﬁve keywords, describing the work. Abstract should contain a clear title andafﬁliation of the authors. Margins should preferably be - left 2cm, right 2cm, top 2.5cm andbottom 2cm.
Abstracts should be emailed to Mrs. Mary Mwangi, AWSE Secretary through the conference
email: conf2015@aawse.org
Proposals are also invited for poster presentation on the mentioned themes.

Key Dates
Notiﬁcation for acceptance of abstracts -August 29, 2015

Deadline for Abstract Submission-August 15, 2015

Deadline for Paper submission-September 11, 2015

Notiﬁcation for acceptance of papers-September 25, 2015

Delegate Fees
Before August 29, 2015

After August 29, 2015

Members (INWES/AWSE
Supporting Organizations

$250

$300

Non Member

$300

$350

Mode of Payment
Cheque:Bankers cheque in favour of ‘African Women in Science and Engineering’
Bank Transfers:
Account Name: African Women in Science and Engineering
Bank Name:Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
Bank Branch: Agakhan Walk Branch, Nairobi
S.W.I.F.T Code: KCOOKENAKES Account Number: 01136308630200
USD Account Number: 02120308630200

Contact us:African Women in Science and Engineering
c/o Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University,
P. O. Box 48344, 00100, Nairobi.
Telephone: +254722625495, +254722646382
Website: www.aawse.org
Email: conf2015@aawse.org | info@aawse.org

Regional Conference of theInternational Network of Women
Scientists and Engineers
Date: October 21 - 23, 2015
Venue: Speke Resort & Conference Center, Kampala, Uganda

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