IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast event to be held at UPEI on February 10
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Global Women’s (and Allies) breakfast (GWB) will be held at The Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on February 10, 2026, from 7:30–9:30 am.
Held in support of the United Nations Day of Women and Girls in Science, the goal of the GWB series is to establish an active network of people of all genders to overcome the barriers to gender equality in science. Launched by IUPAC in 2019, the GWB brings scientists together to celebrate achievements, build networks, and foster new friendships. Over the past seven years, nearly 2,500 GWB events have united participants from 100 countries.
The theme of this year’s event is “Many Voices, One Science.” Speakers at the UPEI breakfast will include Dr. Devon Lynn, assistant professor of environmental studies; Dr. Amy Hsiao, professor of sustainable design engineering; and Dr. Maria Kilfoil, associate professor of physics. They will speak about their research and their experiences in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Also planned is a “tie-dye your lab coat” activity. Participants can bring clean lab coats and turn them into colourful garments.
“It has been amazing hosting the Global Women’s (and Allies’) Breakfast here at UPEI in 2024, 2025, and now 2026!” said Dr. Marissa Clapson, assistant professor of chemistry and organizer of the event. “I feel inspired seeing all of our outstanding researchers come together to celebrate gender diversity in STEM, exploring new research, making new friends, and learning more from each other about the challenges that still exist today. Events like this really bring the community together, helping us to tackle our global challenges.”
Click here to register by February 6 at 5:00 pm. Breakfast is included for registered attendees.
IUPAC is the world authority on digital standards in chemistry; chemical nomenclature and terminology, including the naming of new elements in the periodic table; on standardized methods for measurement; and on atomic weights. Founded in 1919, IUPAC has been creating the common language of chemistry for more than a century.
