UBC mechanical engineering professor Elizabeth Croft has been named the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Chair for Women in Science and Engineering for the British Columbia and Yukon Region.
The primary focus of the chair is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering and to provide role models for women active in, and considering, careers in these fields.
As Chair, Croft will focus on awareness and outreach programs to recruit women and under-represented minorities into engineering and technology-related sciences; develop strategies for educational mentorship and support; and create networks for advancement as professionals.
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