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October 2010

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Nov 30 – Faculty for the Future Awards

The Schlumberger Foundation “Faculty for the Future” awards deadline is Nov.30, 2010 for award tenure in 2011. The scholarships and fellowships range from US $25K to US $50K per year and may be used to either begin or further your graduate studies, or as a postdoctoral fellowship, tenable at the university/research institute of your choice, targeted to women from […]

March 8-9, 2011 – International Conference on Women in the Oil and Gas Industry – St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fueling the Future: Women in Oil & Gas An international conference to examine the participation of women in the oil & gas industry, from the global context to the Atlantic Canadian context. Goal of the Conference The goal of this conference is to share information and experiences with employers, policy makers, educators, and others, in […]

July 19-22, 2011– International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists in Adelaide, Australia

The 15th International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES15) is jointly hosted by Engineers Australia National Committee for Women in Engineering and the International Network for Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES). The International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) has been held every three years since 1964 and provides an important forum for […]

Nov 1 – Book Launch and Lecture By Dr. Rebecca Jordan-Young

Brain Storm: The Flaws in the Science of Sex Differences Dr. Rebecca Jordan-Young Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies, Barnard College http://beckjordanyoung.web.officelive.com/default.aspx Lecture and book launch Monday, November 1st 7:00pm – 9:00pm Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, Segal Rooms 1400-1410 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Professor Jordan-Young’s book talk will take place from 7:00-8:00p.m, followed by […]

Nov 4 – WIE(VR) Workshop on How Smart Women Energize Their Career and Life

WIE(VR) – Women in Engineering (Vancouver Region) in collaboration with SCWIST is hosting a workshop on “How Smart Women Energize Their Career and Life”, Thursday November 4th, 2010 Presented by Lisa Martin, Owner of Lisa Martin International, Maximizing Talent to Achieve Outrageous Outcomes! Lisa Martin is the creator of the innovative talent maximization concept (the […]

VEX Robotics Opportunities

Team Registration Time to go to www.robotevents.com and register your teams for the new year, and sign up for some tournaments.  If you have returning teams, you will be given the chance to register the same numbers you had last year.  No change in fees – it is still $75 for the first team from […]

Oct 27 – Leadership Lessons Event

This 2nd annual Leadership Lessons event follows the theme of BIV’s Influential Women in Business Awards. It provides a forum for women on a path to leadership to have dialogue with senior business women, share knowledge and build networks.   There will be twenty high profile women who will each lead a round table discussion.  Also […]

Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Scholarships

CEMF scholarship programs offer scholarships ranging from $5000 to $15000 available to female engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate levels of study in Canada. CEMF Scholarships are awarded based on leadership, community involvement and extracurricular activity.Applicants wil act as ambassadors and role models to promote engineering as a career choice for women to high […]

Nov 19-21 – The National Conference on Women in Engineering

The National Conference on Women in Engineering focuses on the progressive involvement of women in the exciting and challenging field of engineering. Keynote speakers and breakout session leaders bring years of experience and insightful knowledge. In 2003, the conference was declared a national event, being the only such  meeting in Canada. Men and women from […]

Oct 20 – CATA Women in Technology Lunch

CATA Women in Technology Forum BC Signature Lunch: Strategy – How do we get there, from here? “Sound strategy starts with having the right goal.” (Michael Porter) Join us for an engaging lunch with a panel of women leaders in the technology industry who will discuss their roles in key strategic positions within their organizations.  […]

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