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An anonymous peer reviewer from the journal PLOS ONE wrote a review containing “sexist,” “sarcastic,” and “patronising” comments for a paper written by two female researchers. The reviewer makes several suggestions to improve the paper. Among them is the comment that it would benefit from “one or two male biologists”. These men should at least […]
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Join SCWIST for an inspiring evening uniting internationally trained professionals and graduate students in engineering, science and technology with industry experts who have achieved career success in their fields. This event will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30pm – 9pm at YWCA Hotel. Click here for more information and to register.
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On May 22nd and 23rd, SFU will be hosting Creating Connections 4.0 and bringing together people of all genders and backgrounds for two days of personal and professional development, networking, and inspiration. The conference will feature keynotes from Hayley Wickenheiser, Amyn Rajan, the Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell and more! Dr. Elizabeth Croft and Jennifer Pelletier […]
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In a collaborative dialogue, Silicon Valley thought leaders will share their perspectives on the future of work as influenced by exponentially advancing technologies and exchange ideas with the audience on the shifting landscape over the next 20 years. This event will take place on May 12 from 6pm – 9pm at Singularity University, and there will […]
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WWEST and the Chairs, along with our white papers, were mentioned in SCWIST’s presentation on the Status of Women to the House of Commons in Ottawa. Click here for more details about the presentation.
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A recent study found that there was a roughly 2-to-1 preference for hiring female candidates over male candidates in various STEM fields. This article discusses whether the study is accurate and representative of the current state of the gender disparity in STEM.
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This Chatelaine magazine article (originally from Maclean’s) discusses the reasons why so few women pursue STEM careers, along with actions taken thus far to tackle the issue. Women are being forced out of careers in science and engineering, not because they can’t juggle babies and Bunsen burners, but because they’re discouraged at every turn by […]
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Judy Illes and Catherine Anderson, researchers with the University of British Columbia, resigned from the selection committee of the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame this month after realizing that no women had recently been nominated for induction. “There are great science and engineering women out there in Canada today who have been part […]
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The Entrepreneurial Toolkit Symposium is a collaboration of organizations coming together to support established and aspiring entrepreneurs in the fields of Science and Technology. Using real life case studies, you will learn from technically experienced financial, tax and legal practitioners how to start, finance, and create the right structure for your business venture. You will also learn to navigate and […]
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This article discusses the taboo salary inequality between men and women workers and how one woman dealt with it. We—women and minorities, and men too—need to get over the antiquated hang-ups about salary secrecy and be proactive. Ask your co-workers how much they make, and tell them how much you make.
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