The International Conference on Women in Physics (ICWIP) is coming to North America for the first time!

This major international conference brings together delegates from around the world to:
- Showcase and celebrate scientific work in all areas of physics
- Develop resolutions to address gender issues and promote the participation of women in physics 
- Provide networking opportunities to build a strong, diverse and inclusive worldwide physics community 

When and Where: August 5-8, 2014, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
Conference website: http://icwip2014.wlu.ca/

ICWIP 2014 will feature workshops on gender, science and education, country presentations, scientific posters, and outreach activities,
Plus…
Plenary talks by distinguished speakers from around the world:
Melissa Franklin, Mallinckrodt Professor and Chair of Physics, Harvard University
Silvia Torres-Peimbert, Professor Emeritus, Institute of Astronomy, Mexico City University and President Elect of the Executive Committee, International Astronomical Union.
Claudia Felser, Professor, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Director, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Dresden
Sabine Stanley, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Planetary Physics, University of Toronto
Patience Mthunzi, Senior Scientist Researcher, National Laser Centre - Biophotoncs, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Tsai-Chien Chiang, Editor in Chief of the China Times and author of "Madam Wu Chien-Shiung: The First Lady of Physics Research"
And…
Special events including an evening of music with Grammy-winning artist Guy Few

Contact your Country Team Leader today!
http://icwip2014.wlu.ca/

Jointly hosted by:
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) http://wgwip.df.uba.ar
The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) http://www.cap.ca

Locally organized by:
Wilfrid Laurier University Centre for Women in Science (WinS) http://www.wlu.ca/wins/