Join us for a discussion on the current and future options being pursued for our transportation future. Guests speakers will give brief remarks followed by a facilitated discussion. Coffee, tea, juice and baked goods will be provided.

Tuesday June 18th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Brix Studio
211 Columbia Street, Vancouver

Speakers:

• Kitty Brodie (Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association)
• Malcolm SHield (Climate Policy Engineer, City of Vancouver)
• Erin O’Melinn (Executive Director, HUB)
• Janice Fairley (Public Art & Communications, InTransit BC (The Canada Line))
• Karen Hamberg (VP Sustainable Energy Future, Westport Innovations)

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Early Bird registration is only $50. Registration and abstract submission will begin on April 15th.

For more information, please visit http://www.physics.sfu.ca/wipc2013

“So why are women scientists AWOL when their smarts are greatly needed? Blame it on society’s increasingly suffocating great expectations against women, who, despite their academic scientific innovations — especially in environmental and biological research — multiple PhD’s, and numerous honorary degrees, women are still burdened to have it all, as elucidated by corporate feminism’s latest mascot, Sheryl Sandberg and her book, Lean In. These are expectations that men, in whatever field, rarely have to wrestle with. David Suzuki has never had to justify his travels over his family in the name of nature, and Neil de Grasse Tyson’s family is an extension of his public image as he incorporates them in many of his animated lectures. Bill Nye? Is he married or a bachelor for life?

When men take up endeavours, especially ones that involve new discoveries, it’s a heroic adventure. Take a woman away from the home and civilization falls apart.”

Please read the full article here.

Award Citation: “For more than 18 years, Elizabeth has been at the forefront of the campaign to increase the number of women engineering graduates. A dedicated engineer and professor of mechanical engineering at UBC, she is a passionate advocate for increased participation and retention of women in the engineering profession. Elizabeth has championed innovative programs such as the UBC Women in Engineering program, UBC Global Engineering Leadership Course series and the highly successful Engineering Tri-mentoring program at UBC, providing female engineering students with role models and industry mentors. She founded Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) and has also worked on national initiatives to help ensure that closing the gender gap becomes a national priority at universities across Canada.”

Here is an excerpt from Miss604′s blog

“Sponsored by Port Metro Vancouver
RECIPIENT: Elizabeth Croft
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UBC
QUOTE: “I am incredibly grateful for this award and very surprised.” – “Thank you to all of the nominees tonight. You inspire all of the young women in universities, in high schools.” – “Engineering needs women. We need these leaders, these visionaries, these women that can serve the world and make it a better place. We need these women in engineering and in science.” ”

he Women of Distinction Awards began in 1984 to honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of the community. Since then, YWCA Vancouver has honoured over 247 deserving women and workplaces.

For more information: http://www.ywcavan.org

Join us for a discussion on the current and future options being pursued for our transportation future. Guests speakers will give brief remarks followed by a facilitated discussion. Coffee, tea, juice and baked goods will be provided.

Tuesday June 18th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Brix Studio
211 Columbia Street, Vancouver

Speakers:

Kitty Brodie – Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association

Malcolm Shield – Climate Policy Engineer, City of Vancouver

Erin O’Melinn – Executive Director, HUB

Janice Fairley – Public Art & Communications, InTransit BC (The Canada Line)

Karen Hamberg – VP Sustainable Energy Future, Westport Innovations

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Come and hear from the recipient of numerous awards and honours, on the path to her current position as the Chair of the BC Housing Commission and as chair of the BC Assessment Board. Judy will provide insights and lessons learned from her experience in not-for profit, public sector and board leadership through an interactive discussion with participants. Judy’s accomplishments include enrolment in the Women’s Executive Network Hall of Fame in 2008, Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 Award recipient in 2008, Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada since 2003 in 2007, and the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award in 1993.

Judy Rogers is a senior advisor to private, public, Crown corporations and not-for-profit agencies providing expertise in government affairs and communication, relationship building and managing diversity in the workplace. Judy also serves on a number of not-for-profit and Crown corporation boards.

Judy held the role of City Manager of the City of Vancouver from 1999 to 2008 – the first woman to be appointed to the position. Judy’s achievements include winning two United Nations public service awards for City programs in which she was instrumental in creating. The first award was for the Neighbourhood Integrated Service Teams, a unique project that brings City departments and outside agencies together to help residents solve difficult issues in their neighbourhood. The second UN award was given for the Vancouver Agreement, a landmark urban development agreement with the federal, provincial and city government that has been instrumental in the revitalization of the city’s historic Downtown Eastside.

She currently is Chair of the Board of LIFT Philanthropic Partners, Chair of the UBC Alumni Association, a member of the UBC President’s Strategic Advisory Council and past President of the Institute of Public Administrators of Canada. Judy holds a Masters in Public Administration and Doctorate in Laws (honourary).

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
8:00 am – 9:30 am

CN Strategies Room (2800)
Segal Graduate School, SFU
500 Granville Street, Vancouver

$15 (Members) / $20 (Non-Members)
Includes continental breakfast

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The Canadian Coalition for Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CWESTT) Conference 2014 Organizing Committee is working hard to prepare for your arrival in Regina, May 22-24, 2014. We encourage you to consider coming a day early to participate in volunteer, cultural, and other fun activities we’ve planned for delegates on May 21.

Our conference theme, Open Opportunities: Mentoring the Future reflects not only our hopes and dreams for the future, but also embodies a big Prairie sky full of possibilities with an unobstructed horizon.

We have a diverse and dynamic team that is excited to share with you a warm Prairie welcome. Please consider coming early for optional pre-conference special events and activities and join us for the big event itself – the conference!

Our vision for CCWESTT 2014 is:

Working together to create open opportunities for women to choose and advance in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) by:

• Raising awareness to youth, educators, and diversity groups of the opportunities for women in SETT careers;
• Providing immediate and practical tools to empower, create, and explore a new status quo;
• Stimulating networking and mentoring opportunities.

CanWIT is pleased to announce that it will host its AGM at the upcoming i-CANADA Summit in Toronto. The SUMMIT is organized by i-CANADA, the only movement in Canada dedicated solely to the creation of an Intelligent Nation. It is a not-for-profit organization supported by sponsors and backed by Canada’s largest High Technology Organization: the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA).

CanWIT invites all members to attend both the AGM (at no cost) and the i-CANADA Summit at a discounted rate of $350.00 for the full two-day conference in Toronto. CanWIT is also hosting an interactive Women in Leadership Roundtable on June 4th.

Women in Leadership Roundtable – Finding Strength in Numbers for Women in Technology
Increasing the number of women in Canada’s tech sector is key to the success of Canada’s knowledge economy

90% of Canada’s economy and population are now overseen by women leaders; what will this significant change and others mean to the consultative process? How can we place this conversation within the context of Canada’s tech sector where the number of women working within it remains low (24%)?

Join the City of Waterloo’s Mayor, Brenda Halloran, and members of CanWIT’s National Advisory Council as they host this important roundtable discussion!

CanWIT to Hold AGM and Host Women in Leadership Roundtable at the i-CANADA Summit
Confirmed roundtable participants include:

• Anne Sado, President, George Brown College
• Brenda Halloran, Mayor, City of Waterloo,
• Dianne Watts, Mayor, Surrey, B.C.
• Sara Diamond, President, OCAD
• Trina Alexson, Service Delivery Executive, Cisco
• Kim Adolphe, President, Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
• Nicole Whittle, VP of Strategic Planning and Communications, HHI Healthcare Solutions
• Emily Boucher, Executive Director, CanWIT

AGM – June 3rd
Join your peers to discuss CanWIT’s significant growth this year and provide input on both current and future strategic goals for the organization going forward. Not a CanWIT member yet? Join today and be part of the AGM conversation!

AGENDA
12:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. Formal AGM
2:15 p.m. She ++ Screening
2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker TBA
3:00 p.m. Open Discussion

i-CANADA Reception and Dinner
$120 discounted ticket rate for CanWIT Members
*Please note that the CanWIT AGM is only open to CanWIT members.

View the full i-CANADA Summit program at:
http://www.cata.ca/files/PDF/Media_Events/icanada/i-CANADA_Summit2013_program.pdf

Register now for the 2-day Toronto conference at: http://icanadasummit.eventbrite.ca

About i-CANADA
i-CANADA is the only national movement dedicated solely to the creation of Intelligent Communities. We work pragmatically with centres large and small, central and remote, so that they can all enjoy the economic development, job growth and social prosperity now available in the world’s leading Intelligent Communities.

About CanWIT, a Division of CATAAlliance
CanWIT, a Division of CATAAlliance, is a national volunteer organization founded in 2005 that strives to attract, develop, and retain women within Canada’s advanced technology sector. CanWIT, through its partnerships with organizations such as Springboard Enterprises and i-CANADA, offers the premier platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to support and help grow women-led businesses.

CanWIT also provides knowledge and support through various programs that include its: eMentorship initiatives, Regional Chapter and National networking events, professional development, and advocacy efforts. CanWIT offers both national and local Chapter events to promote networking and education among women in Canada’s technology sector.