WGD Discussion Series

Fall 2025 speakers will be announced soon

About the series

The Women and Girls in International Development Discussion Series is organized by the Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) a part of Outreach and International Affairs (OIA).  Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are encouraged to attend the discussions and bring their ideas and questions. 

The WGD program has sponsored a monthly discussion series for over a decade. Thanks to the support of OIA, the program is able to bring international speakers as well as others from across the United States. We have also received support from the Women and Minority Artists and Scholars Lecture Series, the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Endowed Lecture Fund, Women’s and Gender Studies, Women's Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Global Programs, the Department of Geography, the Department of History, the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, Africana Studies and other programs and departments at Virginia Tech.

The series offers an opportunity for scholars and development practitioners to share their research and knowledge surrounding women's issues within international development with the Virginia Tech community and beyond.

Contact us

Email wgd@vt.edu to be added to our listserv and receive information on upcoming events.

Past events

Please visit our Past Events Archive for information on the previous Discussion Series and speakers.