SISTER Network
SISTER stands for 'Soroptimists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research'. The UK Programme Action Committee has established a network of Soroptimist members interested in developing the theme adopted at the International Convention in Helsinki in July 1999 of Women, Science and Technology.
Please note that the SISTER Network was re-launched at the UKPAC Study Day on 5 July and you may now sign up to the Network.
Scroll to the link at the foot of this page and fill in your email details. This is a secure closed network and only those Soroptimists signed up to it will receive SISTER Network mail.
The first edition of the new-look Network newsletter, in PDF format, is available to download here.
The network has the following objectives:
- To provide advice and guidance to UKPAC on scientific and engineering matters relating to UK legislation agreements.
- To assist with responses to government consultation papers in this field.
- To establish a connection with initiatives to encourage girls to consider careers in science and engineering and to provide role models for these.
- To act as a source of expertise for UK Soroptimist membership when undertaking club projects in this field, particularly on controversial issues.
The SISTER newsletter is produced three times a year and provides information for clubs, gives ideas about sources for material and information and spreads good practice. In the past year topics covered have ranged from plastic bags to FGM, global warming to the Soroptimist International Chatline.
And remember, the editor always welcomes articles or information about clubs' or Regions' work.