Lewis University in Romeoville will host “Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering” at 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 in room 236 (DLS 236) De La Salle Hall.

Multiple factors that impact the integration and success of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers will be examined. Women panelists will describe their experiences as they have pursued careers in these fields.

This lecture is being presented as a part of Lewis University’s Arts & Ideas Program, providing cultural and educational programming for students and the community. For additional information, please contact Dr. Valerie Vander Vliet, chair and professor of biology, at (815) 836-5215 or visit www.lewisu.edu.

A Catholic university sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis offers nearly 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, accelerated degree completion options for working adults, various aviation programs and 22 graduate programs in nine fields. The 10th largest private, not-for-profit university in Illinois is being honored for the sixth consecutive year by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.