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SUMMARY:LeaderSHE Talk - Leading with Science and Equity to Shape the Futur
 e of Nanotechnology
DESCRIPTION:<p><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>ICN2 LeaderSHE Talks 
 -&nbsp\;</strong>TALKS BY <strong>WOMEN WHO LEAD THE WAY</strong> IN DIFFE
 RENT PROFESSIONAL FIELDS</span></p>\n<p><span style="color: #000000\;"><st
 rong>Organised by&nbsp\;ICN2 Equal Opportunities Committee&nbsp\;</strong>
 </span></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: #000000\
 ;">By<strong> <a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7878-1212">Solange Bino
 tto Fagan</a></strong>\, Professor and Vice-Rector at the Franciscan Unive
 rsity (UFN) and&nbsp\;Vice-Coordinator of the National Brazilian&nbsp\; In
 stitute of Science and Technology for Carbon Nanomaterials (INCT)</span></
 p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><stron
 g>Abstract: </strong>What is the path to establishing oneself as a scienti
 fic leader while simultaneously opening doors for the next generations? In
  this edition of LeaderSHE talks\, Prof. Solange Binotto Fagan shares her 
 personal and professional journey in Condensed Matter Physics. A leading e
 xpert in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology\, with a focus on the
  simulation of carbon-based nanomaterials applied to healthcare and enviro
 nmental remediation\, Solange will discuss the defining challenges of her 
 career path in academic and scientific management\, the experiences and im
 pacts of motherhood\, and how these factors shaped her role in the pursuit
  of equity in science. The presentation will feature insights into the Red
 e de Mulheres na Nanociência (Women in Nanoscience Network)\, a powerful 
 national mentorship initiative that connects established scientists with b
 asic education teachers and students across Brazil\, strengthening female 
 leadership and inspiring new talents in nanotechnology. </span></p>\n<p st
 yle="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: #000000\;"><strong>Bio</st
 rong>:&nbsp\;</span>Solange Binotto Fagan is a Full Professor and Vice-Rec
 tor at the Franciscan University (UFN)\, and a reference in Physics and Na
 noscience. Her research focuses on 1D and 2D carbon nanomaterials\, with a
 n emphasis on computational simulations and technological applications\, w
 ith H - 31 and more than 180 published papers. She serves as the Vice-Coor
 dinator of the National Brazilian&nbsp\; Institute of Science and Technolo
 gy for Carbon Nanomaterials (INCT)\, a network that brings together over 1
 00 researchers to develop advanced technologies using graphene and carbon 
 nanotubes. Driven by a commitment to regional development\, Prof. Fagan co
 ordinates the INOVA-RS program in the Central Region of the State of Rio G
 rande do Sul\, driving innovation by bridging academia\, the productive se
 ctor\, and government.&nbsp\;An awardee of the prestigious L'Oréal/ABC/UN
 ESCO For Women in Science program in 2006\, she is internationally recogni
 zed for her advocacy for gender equity in STEM. In this field\, she coordi
 nates the Women in Nanoscience Network\, a nationwide initiative comprisin
 g over 100 researchers and 200 basic education students and teachers acros
 s all regions of Brazil\, fostering science and entrepreneurship for a mor
 e equitable future. Throughout her career\, Prof. Fagan seamlessly combine
 s academic excellence\, institutional leadership\, and meaningful social i
 mpact.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;"><strong>REGISTER TO ATTEND&nb
 sp\;</strong><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=
 7y7ItE2bfUi-qg79NXo6WxH4jECG9S9KmyGb2KoqlQpURVdWQjc0SUlEWDA5QVNDTU43V1pITz
 hTQiQlQCN0PWcu">HERE</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;">In-Person a
 nd&nbsp\;Online Event&nbsp\;(Link&nbsp\;<a href="https://teams.microsoft.c
 om/meet/333563732467694?p=dLjVw8fb7xZztN1TEm">here</a>)</p>\n<p><em>This a
 ction is part of the institutional ICN2 2023-2026 Equality and Diversity P
 lan (Action 18).</em></p>
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LOCATION:ICN2 Seminar Room and Online
CATEGORIES:Other events ICN2
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