By janetrf on November 7, 2013
DAWEG will be hosting the December 6th Memorial and Holiday Social to mark the 24th anniversary of the tragedy at Ecole Polytechnique. Date: Friday, December 6, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Elephant & Castle, 385 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC This event is open to all APEGBC and DAWEG members and their guests, […]
By janetrf on November 5, 2013
Come and hear about Dr. Brenda Lautsch’s book, CEO of Me: Creating a Life That Works in the Flexible Job Age, which helps individuals understand how to manage work-life challenges and flexibility. This session will include both an overview of her publication and an interactive discussion/exercises. Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:00 am – 9:30 am […]
By janetrf on November 5, 2013
Engineers change lives – engineers help prevent disease, reduce poverty and create solutions to protect people and our planet. Come find out how. Saturday, November 30, 10am – 3pm Find out all about engineering at UBC. Cool demonstrations, fascinating lab tours, informative presentations. Talk to advisers, professors and current students about all your options. Learn […]
By janetrf on November 4, 2013
Engineering students at UBC – please join the UBC Women in Engineering (WiE) Kick-Off meeting. Date: November 7, 2013 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Place: KAIS 2020 Meet your fellow WiE peers, meet your WiE faculty members, engage in riveting discussions and eat FREE food. They hope to see you there!
By janetrf on November 4, 2013
Vancouver 24 hrs has named Jesse Neufeld as one of their “Top 24 Under 24″. “University of B.C. student Jesse Neufeld chose civil engineering because he was fascinated by how “behind-the-scenes” innovation touches our everyday lives. Last month, he was on the winning team at the Shell International Engineering Competition — for designing a human-powered submarine. […]
By janetrf on November 4, 2013
Vancouver 24 hrs has named Alannah Yip as one of their “Top 24 Under 24”. “Just turned 20, Alannah Yip shows off the drive train for her robotics team’s upcoming project — a human-sized home-assistant robot on wheels. At this early phase, it’s little more than a motorized box, but Yip and the University of […]
By janetrf on November 4, 2013
Wednesday, November 20th – 11:30 am EST Do you run a start-up? Are you looking for Angel investment? A CanWIT 40 Minute Webinar – Register today! Join this session as Julie McDowell covers how Angels evaluate deals. Led by experienced Angel investor, Julie McDowell, this session will also cover what Angels are looking for in an […]
By janetrf on October 30, 2013
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC paid tribute to two outstanding women at the 2013 President’s Awards on Friday, October 25 during APEGBC’s Annual Conference and AGM. The President’s Awards recognize excellence in professional, technical and community service by APEGBC members. C. J. Westerman Memorial Award: Dr. Diana Allen, P.Geo. A professor […]
By janetrf on October 30, 2013
Women In™ is an annual luncheon that recognizes and celebrates women working in non-traditional fields. Each year, we honour four extraordinary women who have made an impact in their communities through leadership, excellence, philanthropy and service, and in 2013 we will honour women working in science. 2013 Women In™ Science Event Details Date: Wednesday, November […]
By janetrf on October 29, 2013
Join fellow SCWIST members, friends and families on a trip to the wild side! Check out the poster for more details. Date: Sunday November 3rd, 2013 Time: 1:00pm Place: Richmond Nature Park If you’re taking transit, take the Canada Line to Brighouse Station, then bus 405. Let SCWIST know if you’re coming by sending an email […]
