Mothers in STEMM tend to hide their motherhood in the workplace for fear of being stigmatised and receiving career penalties, and this results in isolation and also a lack of role models. Exclusion due to maternity bias further leads to professional isolation of mothers in STEMM.

In this event, guest speaker Dr Ina Janssen discussed simple ways how STEMM moms can reduce isolation and build a support and professional network with other mothers in STEMM.

Dr Ina Janssen is a leading expert in sports biomechanics who balances working as a sports scientist with elite athletes and raising two young children. She is also VP of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports and leads the society's programs to promote women, including networking sessions and a mentoring program.