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****This event has been postponed. Please contact SCWIST for more information ****** Special Event: Information Technology & How Its Changing Our World SCWIST is partnering with Electronic Arts to hold a special panel discussion on the impact of information technology (IT) on work and society. Hear from leading experts about IT-led innovations in health, […]
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Social media is a crucial part of today’s society and most of us experience it on a daily basis. Learn more on how to successfully increase your online presence and relationships using available tools and popular services, such as Email, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Youtube. Marketing guru, Guy Steeves from Constant Contact, will be facilitating […]
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Carla Fehr (Waterloo) is giving a talk for us this Friday, March 16th @ 3pm in BUCH A102. “ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM: IGNORANCE, OBJECTIVITY, AND WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING” Abstract: Improving gender diversity in science and engineering has more than ethical and economic benefits. It helps communities produce excellent research. I argue that for […]
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We are pleased to confirm that Ms. Catherine Roome has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Award for the Support of women in the Engineering Profession. We extend our sincere congratulations to Ms. Roome on this exceptional accomplishment! This national award is one of eight awards presented annually by Engineers Canada. It recognizes engineers […]
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“Collaboration between Applied Science and UBC’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has given rise to a new initiative at UBC: The Global Engineer. Its tennets include developing student leaders, equiping engineers to find and pursue their passions, becoming a national and worldwide leader in global engineering” – Ingenuity, Fall 2011/ Winter 2012 Click Here […]
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The Terry Global Speaker Series Presents: Nothing Less than a Revolution: How Women’s Movements are Changing our World with Kavita Ramdas In partnership with the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Allies at UBC, and the Office of the President. ————————–————————–— Who As former President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, Kavita employed […]
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First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements, roles and contributions. According to the UN, this year’s theme is “Empower Women – End Hunger and Poverty.” This year, a number of UBC faculty, including Mechanical Engineering’s very own Dr. Elizabeth Croft, offered heartfelt and inspiring words for their female students during International […]
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