May 2011
You are browsing the archive for May 2011.
By amandali on May 30, 2011
Registration for the conference can now be found here: http://www.wwest.ca/cc/registration/ Creating Connections 2.0 is a conference that will bring together 150 women in engineering from across BC and Yukon, ranging from students to senior professionals, to UBC’s Point Grey Campus to make connections that provide support, networking, mentoring and partnerships. The conference features 12 diverse […]
By anoushka on May 27, 2011
Science World is proud to present their Future Science Leaders Program for exceptional grade 10 and 11 students who are “insatiably curious, eager to challenge themselves and willing to take risks exploring new ideas and technologies” The Future Science Leaders Program aims to inspire and challenge top BC high school students (Grade 10 and 11), […]
By anoushka on May 26, 2011
A NEW REPORT ON THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF 171 COLLEGE MAJORS A report from Georgetown University based on US Census data found 8/10 of the best paid majors are Engineering disciplines.The other two in the Top 10 are Math and Computer Science and Pharmaceutical Science. Read more here: What It’s Worth – Georgetown University Report […]
By anoushka on May 25, 2011
If you will be a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2011-2012 academic year, Glamour wants to hear from you. They are looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, excellent grades and inspiring goals to enter Glamour’s 2012 Top 10 College Women Competition. They […]
By anoushka on May 24, 2011
A research team at UBC is interested in studying grad students’ experiences in science and engineering. They are looking for volunteers to complete a study that will start this semester. If you agree to participate, you will be given a series of questionnaires about graduate studies in science at UBC. You also might be asked […]
<a href="https://wwest.mech.ubc.ca/2011/05/20/invitation-scwist-networking-event-knowledge-is-power-presentation-june-1-2011/" title="Invitation – SCWIST Networking Event & “Knowledge Is Power” Presentation (June 1, 2011)"><img src="https://wwest.mech.ubc.ca/files/2011/05/SCWIST-Networking-Event-Knowledge-Is-Power-Presentation-150x150.jpg" alt="Invitation – SCWIST Networking Event & “Knowledge Is Power” Presentation (June 1, 2011)" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>
By anoushka on May 20, 2011
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) invites you to kick off the summer with a free informative event: Knowledge is Power, presented by Ovarian Cancer Canada. Each year, approximately 2600 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Canada, and 1750 will not survive. Arm yourself with knowledge: learn about on the […]
By anoushka on May 20, 2011
UBC Women in Engineering is in the midst of recruiting new members for their Student Council. The Women in Engineering Student Council is a group of undergraduate and graduate students committed to promoting the Women in Engineering program. The council focuses on: Building student networks through participation in WIE programs & events Connecting with industry […]
<a href="https://wwest.mech.ubc.ca/2011/05/20/ubc-engineering-csl-special-lecture-senator-lillian-dyck-scientific-thinking-traditional-feminist-and-aboriginal-may-24-3pm/" title="UBC Engineering CSL Special Lecture: Senator Lillian Dyck, Scientific Thinking: Traditional, Feminist and Aboriginal, May 24, 3pm."><img src="https://wwest.mech.ubc.ca/files/2011/05/LDyck-150x150.jpg" alt="UBC Engineering CSL Special Lecture: Senator Lillian Dyck, Scientific Thinking: Traditional, Feminist and Aboriginal, May 24, 3pm." class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>
By anoushka on May 20, 2011
Come out to the Global Engineering Leadership Course Special Lecture Series at UBC and hear our distinguished speakers discuss issues surrounding engineering, appropriate technology, knowledge, communication and understanding, and leadership in various contexts – global, development, community and service. The first speaker in the series is Senator Lillian Dyck, Ph.D., D.Litt. Senator Dyck will be […]
<img width="125" height="100" src="https://wwest.mech.ubc.ca/files/2011/05/Governor-General-Visits-UBC1-125x100.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />
By anoushka on May 18, 2011
Photo by Martin Dee His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada visited the University of British Columbia on Thursday, May 12, 2011. CARIS Lab director Elizabeth Croft (top right) participated in a round-table discussion on innovation in Canada with the Governor General, presenting the innovative and interdisciplinary research work in the […]
By anoushka on May 17, 2011
The BC Mining Labour Shortage Task Force is conducting a survey for employed women, to hear their perspectives of the mining industry. All women employed in BC’s Exploration and Mining Industry are invited to participate in an anonymous, 15 minute survey: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/employedwomeninminingbc/ The survey runs until June 17, 2011 Women who complete the survey are […]
