Virtual Fireside Chat

A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress toward increasing their participation in higher education, they are still underrepresented in these fields. International Women and Girls in Science Day celebrates the important role of women in science. Established in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, the day has become an icon of gender equality.

Join us to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a conversation with Dr. Marcela Romero-Reyes where she will share her journey to excellence.

Date: Monday, February 13

Time: 7pm EST/6pm CST/4pm PST

Duration: 1h

Location: zoom

Target Audience: women dentists, female dental students, residents and pre-dental students.

Dr. Marcela Romero-Reyes is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, and Clinical Director of the Brotman Facial Pain Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Romero is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the fields of orofacial pain and headache. Dr. Romero is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain as well as Fellow of the American Headache Society. ‌ Dr. Romero is an NIH/NIDCR-funded researcher and has multiple clinical and basic science publications in the fields of orofacial pain and headache, tumor immunology and inflammation.