3rd International Conference and Scientific Exhibition
Announces the
3rd International conference and scientific exhibition
‘OWSD-BIU 2017’
THEME: “Translating Research into Development: The Role of Women in Science.
DATE: 31st JULY – 3rd AUGUST 2017.
VENUE: Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State Nigeria
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The conference is expected to contribute to a better understanding of gender perspectives in designing, monitoring and implementing research in the areas of science and technology with a view to harnessing and maximizing the potentials of women scientist for sustainable development. The theme of the conference is: “Translating Research into Development: The Role of Women in Science”.
This 3rd International Conference will focus on the role of women scientists should play in translating research to development under the following sub-themes:
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Health and Poverty Reduction
- Industrialization and Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Resource Management and Sustainable Development
- Social development and Role of Science
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
- Gender and leadership
- Health and Medicine