Invited Talk: Kelli Hendrickson: "Women in Fluids: Stories of How We Persevere, Survive, and Thrive"*

I will showcase The Stories of the Women in Fluids Initiative's effort to recruit and retain women into the field of fluid dynamics through the power of storytelling. At the heart of our book lies the powerful theme of 'Persevere, Survive, and Thrive,' which captures the remarkable career trajectories of the women featured in its pages. The book illuminates the complex social, economic, and cultural factors shaping women's engineering experiences. It also inspires other minorities to learn from the successes and failures of these women. The stories celebrate women's strength and resilience while acknowledging their challenges. The book emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support and encourages readers to build a strong network of female mentors and role models. Authored by female scientists and engineers who cover a wide spectrum of career stages and experiences, the stories in this book share how they are navigating their scientific careers. In this talk, I will share select biographies and excerpts of stories of contributing authors to give an overview of the breadth of the stories of women in fluids.