November 10, 2020, 1-3 pm

Female scientists have been trailblazers and pioneers for centuries, but their contributions were often overlooked. In commemoration of the 50WomenAtYale150 anniversaries, the Chemistry Department held a celebration of women’s contributions to chemistry and Yale Chemistry through a virtual symposium. The symposium featured:

• Introduction and emcee by the newest faculty member in Chemistry, Dr. Stacy Malaker

• Presentations on the history of Yale women in chemistry

  • Dr. Charlotte Fitch Roberts (first female Ph.D. in Chemistry) by Prof. James Mayer

  • Dr. Elga Wasserman (leader of coeducation in Yale College) by Diana Wasserman

• Unveiling of an exhibit in Sterling Chemistry Laboratory that features nine women scientists who made critical contributions to Yale, science and society. See a short presentation on this exhibit.

• Reminiscences and advice from two of these featured scientists, Esther Hopkins and Alanna Schepartz.

• Remarks from alumnae Bianca Sculimbrene (College of the Holy Cross), Linda Lohr (Pfizer), Arikha Moses (Galatea Surgical), Jin Kim Montclare (New York University), and Katherine Kayser-Bricker (Halda Therapeutics) on their experiences and advice as women in science

• Panel discussion with these alumnae speakers