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Check out this testimonial written by SFU student Melissa Mah on her experience at the Catalyst Canada Honours Conference, which explored the effects of inclusive and diverse workplaces. … The topics touched upon at this meeting were extremely inspiring, and all of the students left the conference with a collective agreement that we would share our knowledge about […]

Dr. Diana Franklin, Director of Computer Science Education Research at the University of Chicago, will be presenting a seminar on diversity in computing science. She will draw on the latest research that identifies why we should strive for gender diversity, present obstacles that females face, and tips for how to reduce those obstacles. This event […]

The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Women’s Leadership Circle is proud to announce the 2nd annual Wendy McDonald Awards. Wendy McDonald was an indomitable force in Canadian business and a pioneer of women in leadership. There are several award categories that represent the many outstanding qualities possessed by Wendy. Click here for more information about these […]

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) has launched its Make Possible Mentoring Network, as part of the Government of Canada’s Status of Women Initiative to advance women.  Make Possible Project Manager, Cheryl Kristiansen, will demonstrate how you can connect, collaborate and lead through its dedicated mentoring network in STEM.  Participants will learn how […]

Calling all entrepreneurs and tech leaders to celebrate the 2nd Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Day™ (WED) in Vancouver. As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, WED is a day to celebrate the significant contributions that women make to drive Canada’s economy. All members of the local tech and business community are invited to a casual evening of […]