Getting one patent is a huge achievement. Getting 100 sounds nearly impossible. In its 116-year history, only 18 3M inventors have reached the 100-patent mark, and Audrey Sherman, a division scientist in the 3M Medical Solutions Division, is 3M’s only female to reach this milestone.

We're chatting with Audrey to learn how she did it - and the critical role that collaboration (and a little friendly competition) plays in how she's found success and persistence. In her own words, "I won't be your wife. I certainly won't be your mom. But I'll be your sister. We'll fight. Sometimes hard. But at the end of the day, we take care of each other."

DiscoverE's Persist Series is a monthly virtual speaker series building staying power for women in engineering and technology. Connect with thousands of women and their allies around the world to share inspiring stories and navigate issues that transcend borders.

Agenda (listed in Eastern Time Zone)

• 2:00-2:30: live-streamed video featuring keynote speaker(s)
• 2:30-3:00: facilitated live Q&A with the speaker(s)

Event Platform Details

• This event will be hosted on Zoom (please make sure the Zoom application is installed on your device).

• The Zoom link will be made available to participants through Eventbrite's Online Event Page. Participants will receive the Online Event Page link via their provided email as soon as they register.

• Online registration is mandatory.

Questions about the event? Contact: PersistSeries@dothegoodery.com.