🌟 Celebrating Women in STEAM: Inaugural Speaker Series Event Hosted by AWIS DC 🌟 Join us for a groundbreaking celebration during Women's History Month with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) DC Chapter's inaugural STEAM Speaker Series event, hosted by the esteemed Ambericent Cornett, MS, MPH, MBA-HCM, President-Elect of AWIS DC. This series stands as a beacon for inspiration, education, and empowerment, dedicated to highlighting the achievements and contributions of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. 📅 Event Date: March 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) | 7:30 P.M. India Standard Time (IST) 📍 Location: AWIS DC YouTube Channel (Link to be provided) ✉️ RSVP: Not required Why You Should Attend: - Leadership Insights: Gain insights from Ambericent Cornett, a leader with extensive experience in public health, business administration in healthcare, and a staunch advocate for women in STEAM. - Learn from Trailblazers: Hear the stories of extraordinary women like Bandana Kaur, a 16-year-old cyber enthusiast, and other leading women from around the globe. - Networking & Mentorship: This series offers networking, mentorship, and advocacy opportunities to support women in STEAM and promote inclusive policies. Featured Speaker Highlight: Bandana Kaur, representing Technology, is a prodigious talent in cybersecurity, AI/ML, and programming. Her journey is a testament to the innovation and leadership emerging from the next generation of women in STEAM. Our speakers will be based on individuals in no particular order S-T-E-A-M and showcase specialties in each category and not just in the United States, but globally. Representing “T” is Bandana Kaur, a 16-year-old cyber enthusiast from New Delhi, India, who stands out as a Cisco Certified Ethical Hacker and ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity Specialist. In 11th grade, she's forging a path in technology, aiming for a Bachelor’s in Technology with a focus on Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Her experience includes a Microsoft FRT internship, working on Azure and AI/ML, and she's skilled in OSINT and web penetration testing. Bandana is also honing her programming through Harvard's CS50P and CS50AI, specializing in Python and AI, and has earned Python and SQL certifications from HackerRank. A vocal advocate for diversity in tech, she's recognized as a leading Gen-Z voice in STEAM, using social media to simplify complex cyber concepts. Academically stellar, she scored 98% in her 10th-grade exams and is open to collaborations to advance cyberspace safety.

Connect with Us: Mark your calendar and join us on this inspirational journey. Stay tuned for the live stream link on our YouTube channel. Follow us at www.awisdc.org for more information and to join our community committed to making a difference in STEAM. --- Thank you for tuning into this celebration of achievement, innovation, and the promising future of women in STEAM. Together, let's inspire change and foster a world where every woman in STEAM can thrive. Bandana Kaur: www.linkedin.com/in/hackwither

Ambericent Cornett: www.linkedin.com/in/amberncornett CREDITS: In Association with Association for Women in Science District of Columbia Chapter Writers Ambericent Cornett Bandana Kaur Producer Ambericent Cornett Cast Host Ambericent Cornett Speaking Guest Bandana Kaur Production Editor Ambericent Cornett Music/Soundtrack Lunarah Audio / Visual Effects and Animation Director Ambericent Cornett ChameleCo LLC Association for Women in Science District of Columbia Chapter The Chameleon Consulting Firm (ChameleCo) LLC