Call For Papers

The National Committee for Women in Engineering, Engineers Australia and the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) have joined forces to host the 15^th International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES15), to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 19-22 July 2011.

The Conference is held every three years, and attracts engineers and scientists from all over the world, providing a unique opportunity to exchange information on their work and environment.

The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss innovative technology in the 21^st century across the engineering, science and technological professions and network with colleagues in business, academia and government.

Over three days, the Conference will explore the following themes:

• Attracting, developing and retaining women engineers and scientists.

Papers highlighting outstanding practices and initiatives to attract, develop and retain women to science and engineering education and professions including work life balance, gender policy, education and management of cultural differences

• Outstanding practice models of industry commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace.

Papers outlining initiatives, programs and policies to encourage women into leadership and decision making roles, women in business, entrepreneurship and issues relating to professional development

• Achievements, innovations and research in the various fields of engineering, science and technology

Papers that discuss the achievements, innovations and research for all fields of science, engineering and technology

• New ideas and solutions to contemporary problems including climate change, water, energy and sustainability.

Papers considering a wide range of topics including the challenges of climate change, water management, renewable energy, sustainable practices, the ecology and the environment

The Conference will be a unique opportunity to showcase the achievements of women in engineering, scientists and technology and to lead the way towards a sustainable future.

Important Dates

Submissions will be accepted in 4 categories – full paper reviewed, full paper non-reviewed, poster presentations, workshop proposals:

• Abstract submission for review – all categories 1 Dec 2010
• Abstract acceptance notification 10 Jan 2011
• Full paper submission for peer review 1 March 2011
• Final workshop proposal submission for inclusion in program 1 March 2011
• Acceptance notification for reviewed papers 1 May 2011
• Final reviewed paper submission for publication in proceedings 10 June 2011

This information is available via the following pdf