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Jan 19: SCWIST Health Awareness Series – Facts vs. Myths on Liver Disease

Although liver disease is sterotypically linked to alcohol or drugs, the truth is that there are over 100 known forms of liver disease caused by a variety of factors and it can affect everyone from infants to older adults. Learn more about liver disease at our upcoming health awareness series! Information about event: Title: Facts […]

Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report

“Understanding the role of women in Canadian society and how it has changed over time is dependent on having information that can begin to shed light on the diverse circumstances and experiences of women. Women in Canada provides an unparalleled compilation of data related to women’s family status, education, employment, economic well-being, unpaid work, health, […]

CBS News: Message to women: Apply for high tech jobs!

“The economic trends are super clear. The technical roles are in demand. Even in what is currently a very difficult situation for our country in unemployment. There’s a huge shortage of engineers who can build products like Facebook. And women need to have their fair share of those seats,” Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg […]

Engineers Canada: 2010 Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Report

Engineers Canada Enrolment and Degrees Awarded publication for the years 2006-2010 is now accessible online.  Engineers Canada gathers and prepares these statistics on enrolment and degrees awarded each academic year.  This year’s report includes a section on the theme of “Gender Visibility”. Please follow the link below to access the report online: http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pu_enrolment.cfm