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3-31-05

Career development for women topic of ISU panel discussion April 6

AMES, Iowa -- Women from Iowa State University's faculty and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Johnston, will give their perspectives on career development for women in non-traditional careers during a panel discussion April 6 at Iowa State. "Rewards and Challenges: Career Development for Women in Academics and Industry" will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in room 236 Memorial Union. It is free and open to the public.

Panel members are Alicia Carriquiry, professor of statistics; Cathy Kling, professor of economics; Francine Battaglia, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; Helle Bunzel, assistant professor of economics; and Sue Hoover, director of customer and brand strategy, Pioneer sales and marketing, Pioneer Hi-Bred International.

The presentation is sponsored by Iowa State's economics department and the Women's Enrichment Fund Mini Grant Program. For additional information, contact Judy Strand, (515) 294-2702.

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"Rewards and Challenges: Career Development for Women in Academics and Industry," a panel discussion on non-traditional careers, will be April 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in room 236 Memorial Union. It is free and open to the public.