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MAY 29: Community Energy Development Speaker Forum

Community Energy Development: The Role of Small-Scale Energy Systems in Achieving a Clean Energy Future GreenTech Exchange and BC Women in Energy are co-hosting a Speaker Forum on May 29th. Theme:Community Energy Development: The Role of Small-Scale Energy Systems in Achieving a Clean Energy Future Chair: Shaun Greffard, General Manager of Investment and Intergovernmental Relations […]

MECH 410E Global Engineering Leadership Distinguished Lecture Series

MECH 410E: Global Engineering Leadership Distinguished Lecture Series at UBC Global Engineering Leadership is designed to introduce senior engineering students to concepts, theory and practice of engineering leadership in an international service learning context.  The course will develop engineering leadership characteristics, understanding and respect for individual and cultural differences in team building, service and management […]

JUN 7: BC WEN Luncheon

BC WEN Luncheon and Grouse Mountain Turbine Tour Join the BC WEN(Women in Energy Network) for a tour of the Grouse Mountain wind turbine and luncheon. The group will meet at the base of Grouse Mountain at 10:00 am, tour the turbine for about an hour and a half and then return to the restaurant […]

VIDEO: Inspiring Video of Girls at the White House Science Fair

A New Generation of Women in Science: Inspiring Video of Girls at the White House Science Fair “Want to be inspired? Click on the video below to see Girls in STEM – young scientists and engineers hosted at the White House who impressed President Obama and the nation with their innovations. Their projects range from […]

Article: Why Getting Women Into STEM Matters

Why Getting Women Into STEM Matters “Why is it so crucial to get women into math and science? A recent White House report suggests that the bias that women are not as good as men in science keeps elementary school-age girls from advancing in the field, which in turn leads to a lack of women […]

NOV 28 – Minerva Foundation’s Women in Technology Lunch

Join the Minerva Foundation for BC Women as they honour Women In™ Technology! Minerva’s annual Women In™ series honours and celebrates the achievements of women working in non-traditional sectors. 2012 will see Minerva focus on Women In™ Technology. The lunch, presented by TECK Resources, will take place on November 28th at the Four Seasons Hotel […]

MAY 24 – Money Skills Workshop

SCWIST, Women in Engineering (Vancouver Region), and Family Services of Greater Vancouver have teamed up to bring you Money Skills Workshop with facilitator Billie Sinclair. This workshop will help people build their skills and access information to effectively manage their money and plan for the future. Date – Thursday, May 24th 2012 Time – 5:30PM […]

Call for Nominees 2012: Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development

The Award Trustees and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) are pleased to announce the 2012 competition for the Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, September 25th, 2012.This year’s winner will be announced at the WUSC International Forum, November 1-3, in Ottawa. The Award recognizes significant volunteer efforts that […]

APR 16 – The Power & Peril of Vision

IEEE WIE Vancouver and IEEE Joint Management Chapter bring you: The Power & Peril of Vision Guest Speaker: Judi Richardson Date: April 16, 2012 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Simon Fraser University, Downtown campus, Harbour Centre, room HC 1530 Cost: Free (This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend) This event offers […]

MAY 1: Information Technology & How Its Changing Our World

****This event has been postponed. Please contact SCWIST for more information ******   Special Event: Information Technology & How Its Changing Our World SCWIST is partnering with Electronic Arts to hold a special panel discussion on the impact of information technology (IT) on work and society. Hear from leading experts about IT-led innovations in health, […]

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