Advancing Women in Engineering: Deciphering Key Factors in Training, Retention and Support

Bronwyn Chorlton is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, supported by funding from NSERC Canada. She received her engineering doctorate from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2021. Her primary research is focused on the discipline of structural fire engineering, and in particular the structural fire performance of historic and innovate timber products. In addition, Dr. Chorlton is a passionate supporter and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusivity in engineering and has led a multi-year research project supporting the retention of women in engineering.

John Gales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There he leads the Fire Safety Engineering Research Group and is a member of the Structures Group. Dr. Gales primary research interest includes resilient structural fire design, and human behavior in emergency situations. He is Associate Editor of Fire and Materials International Journal, Associate Editor of Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering and is on the Editorial board of Fire Technology (Springer).