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In an effort to support the continuing growth and advancement of women in the profession, the APEGBC Sea-to-Sky Branch is collaborating with the Division for the Advancement of Women in Engineering & Geoscience (DAWEG) to organize a seminar to give an insight on how women can proactively build their confidence, and what they could do to […]
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If you are a current or former worker of the Canadian mining and minerals industry, the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) would like to invite you to participate in a first-of-its-kind Canada-wide discussion to build an understand of the workplace culture and career paths found in the Canadian mining industry. This discussion will consist […]
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Engineering Explorations 8 is a day of learning and hands-on activities (for example, we’ll be making prosthetic hands!) for grade 8 girls to learn what it means to be an engineer. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb 28 from 9am to 2:30pm, at Steveston-London Secondary School, 6600 Williams Road, Richmond. Please note that this […]
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The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program represents an innovative approach to computer science education, pairing seven weeks of intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and exposure led by the industry’s top female entrepreneurs and engineers. Click here for more information. Program dates vary by location, and the […]
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Future Science Leaders (FSL) is a Science World teen program to inspire and challenge the top students to excel in science and technology. They are looking for engineering/computer science/coding enthusiasts to mentor students as they work on projects incorporating electronics, design, and programming. If you’re interested, contact Jane O’Hara, Engineering Instructor for FSL, by emailing […]
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Join the BC Women in Energy Network for the 2015 Annual General Meeting followed by their first speaker event of the year with BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald. This event will take place during 8am – 10:30am at 915 West Hastings Street. Click here for more information and to register.
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Are you a woman and trying to get ahead in your career? Not sure how to do so? Or how to get over barriers that you feel may be linked to your gender? In this Brown Bag event, Dr. Claire Cupples, Dean of Science at SFU and MBB faculty member, will share her thoughts and […]
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Internet giant Google has been trying to figure out how to hire, retain, and promote more women. Although they have been taking steps such as making sure prospective hires meet other women during interviews, and lengthening maternity leave from 5 months, there is a long way to go before achieving 50 percent women in their […]
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This article discusses a possible reason why the percentage of women in computer has decreased over the last couple decades – the first personal computers were marketed almost entirely to men and boys. Click here to read the full article.
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SCWIST is hiring for the part-time position of ms infinity Program Coordinator – a 6-month contract starting immediately. The ms infinity programs introduce girls to exciting career options and positive female role models in science and technology. Click here for more information about the position. Remember to apply by January 20!
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