April 2012
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By anoushka on April 30, 2012
SCWIST, Women in Engineering (Vancouver Region), and Family Services of Greater Vancouver have teamed up to bring you Money Skills Workshop with facilitator Billie Sinclair. This workshop will help people build their skills and access information to effectively manage their money and plan for the future. Date – Thursday, May 24th 2012 Time – 5:30PM […]
By anoushka on April 30, 2012
The Award Trustees and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) are pleased to announce the 2012 competition for the Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, September 25th, 2012.This year’s winner will be announced at the WUSC International Forum, November 1-3, in Ottawa. The Award recognizes significant volunteer efforts that […]
By amonssen on April 25, 2012
For the runners, the scientists or just the curious, this is an event for you! The Science Fair Foundation of BC is hosting their 13th Annual PMC Science Fair Fun Run! This is one of the largest timed 5k Fun Runs in Vancouver. Come join the fun, be eligible for prize draws, enjoy post-race refreshments and […]
By amonssen on April 25, 2012
GHC scholarships cover a combination of conference registration (which includes most meals), lodging, and fixed amount of travel reimbursement funds. The majority of scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, however, junior faculty, members of non-governmental organizations, and non-profits are eligible to apply. GHC student scholarships are made possible by industry sponsors, grants, and […]
By amonssen on April 20, 2012
WWEST is sponsoring a ground-breaking research project examining how conversational patterns in the workplace contribute to the health, well-being, and career satisfaction of professional engineers. Volunteers will complete a series of online surveys over the course of two working weeks. In appreciation of their time, participants will be entered into a raffle for 1 in […]
By amonssen on April 20, 2012
In the article ‘Leading the Way – A Conversation with Karan Watson, Dr. Watson shares her journey of becoming an engineer, an educator and an advocate for women in STEM: “Some people are advocates and thought leaders before even realizing it-an apt description of Karan Watson, Texas A & M Provost, ABET President-Elect, and electrical […]
By amonssen on April 20, 2012
WWEST has nominated Catherine Roome P.Eng, CEO BC Safety Authority for the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards for her tremendous work in Non-Profit and Public Service . The Awards began in 1984 to honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding contributions make a difference to the community. Catherine will also have an opportunity to allocate $10,000 to safe […]
By amonssen on April 17, 2012
A current student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who is pursuing her Master’s in Engineering Management, is conducting a research project aimed to find out the progress of women engineers and what the engineering industry could do in order to attract and retain more women engineers in Canada and India. In order to gather primary […]
By anoushka on April 11, 2012
IEEE WIE Vancouver and IEEE Joint Management Chapter bring you: The Power & Peril of Vision Guest Speaker: Judi Richardson Date: April 16, 2012 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Simon Fraser University, Downtown campus, Harbour Centre, room HC 1530 Cost: Free (This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend) This event offers […]
By amonssen on April 10, 2012
“Why don’t more women enter the male-dominated profession of engineering? Some observers have speculated it may be due to the difficulties of balancing a demanding career with family life. Others have suggested that women may not rate their own technical skills highly enough. However, a recent paper co-authored by MIT social scientist Susan Silbey, based […]
