January 2014
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By janetrf on January 17, 2014
The Brown Bag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST). Their purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion of topics to help women in STEM fields advance their careers. Unsure where you stand when assessing your progress? Want to learn how to […]
By janetrf on January 16, 2014
Biorenewables Café is inviting Chris Bush, the President of Catalyst Agri-Innovation Society, to lead a friendly, informal discussion on sustainable agriculture through biorefineries. When: January 21, 5:30 pm (previously 6:30 pm) Where: Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver A sustainability pioneer from Abbotsford, Chris took the first anaerobic digester for agriculture in British Columbia from concept, […]
By janetrf on January 15, 2014
The Assessment of the Working Climate for Engineering Faculty at UBC Vancouver, 2012/13, final report has been completed and has been posted online. We appreciate your continuing support as UBC Engineering – Vancouver moves forward on the recommendations in this report.
By janetrf on January 15, 2014
Join the CanWIT BC chapter on January 22 as they host Katie Bennett presenting “Accelerate your career – Leveraging your talents in 2014 and beyond”. When: January 22, 8:00 – 9:30 am Where: CN Strategies Room, Segal Graduate School, SFU, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-Members (includes continental breakfast) Katie Bennett, an […]
By janetrf on January 15, 2014
The NSERC Chairs in Design Engineering (CDEs) were established to improve the level and quality of design engineering activity within Canadian universities. NSERC encourages a multidisciplinary view of design engineering and encourages applications from all engineering disciplines. Design engineering is an enabler of innovation. It is the activity that creates the concepts and designs, and […]
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By janetrf on January 15, 2014
The 2014 All-Girls Science Club will focus on the science of health. The club offers plenty of hands-on science experiments and fun activities relating to anatomy, epidemiology, occupational therapy, nutrition, blood typing, sports medicine and community health education. As well, interesting guests will speak about their careers in science. Girls in grades 5-7 can register […]
By janetrf on January 14, 2014
The BC Women in Energy Network (BC WEN) is currently accepting statements of interest for joining the Board of Directors. Board nominations will be accepted until February 14, and voting will be held on February 26 at the 2014 AGM. Potential board members must be a current member of the BC WEN. There are no […]
By janetrf on January 13, 2014
The Brown Bag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST). Their purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion of topics to help women in STEM fields advance their careers. Have a goal or hope for your career future? Unsure how to get […]
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By janetrf on January 13, 2014
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is pleased to invite you to their third annual SCWIST New Year Celebration, New Year, New Beginnings. When: January 23, 5:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Dining Room, The University Women’s Club at Hycroft Address: 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver (map) Cost: Free for […]
By janetrf on January 13, 2014
Lassonde School of Engineering is seeking outstanding individuals for Alternate Stream (teaching focused) tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Lecturer in the Departments of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidates will be the teaching of undergraduate courses and the delivery of undergraduate projects and laboratories. The successful candidates will […]
