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MAR 16 – “Alone in a Crowded Room: Ignorance, Objectivity, and Women in Science and Engineering” – SEMINAR
Carla Fehr (Waterloo) is giving a talk for us this Friday, March 16th @ 3pm in BUCH A102. “ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM: IGNORANCE, OBJECTIVITY, AND WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING” Abstract: Improving gender diversity in science and engineering has more than ethical and economic benefits. It helps communities produce excellent research. I argue that for […]
Engineers Canada Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession
We are pleased to confirm that Ms. Catherine Roome has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Award for the Support of women in the Engineering Profession. We extend our sincere congratulations to Ms. Roome on this exceptional accomplishment! This national award is one of eight awards presented annually by Engineers Canada. It recognizes engineers […]
MAR 23: Workshop for Girls, Grades 9 & 10 at SFU
“Girls Exploring Physics is a free workshop for girls in grades 9 and 10 held at the SFU Burnaby campus. This half day long workshop includes two hands-on activities in physics: Exploring Physics Through Candy and LED’s: Lighting for Efficiency and Drama. There will also be a discussion of the career opportunities available to students […]
WIM is looking for a Volunteer Communications Coordinator
WIM – Vancouver is looking for a volunteer to work as our Volunteer Communications Coordinator Ideal candidate will be someone who works well independently and also within a team environment. Must have a creative flair and take Initiative Acting as a key contact for WIM inquiries, the Volunteer Communications Coordinator (VCC) will liase and working […]
MAY 16: WIM Annual Gala Reception
WIM will be hosting its 10th Annual Gala Reception during BC Mining Week on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012! Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm Location: Pan Pacific Ocean View Suite, Vancouver Ticket is required! Click here to purchase!
Article: “How to break through the glass ceiling in a man’s industry”
Eileen Dooley, a certified coach and lead consultant for Cam McRae Consulting in Calgary, gives advice to a female engineer in the article “How to break through the glass ceiling in a man’s industry”. The female mining engineer in the article has 20 years experience in the industry and feels that she is being offered […]
Article: “Leadership Workshop Aims to Retain Women in Mid-level Careers”
“Leadership Workshop Aims to Retain Women in Mid-level Careers”, written by Jaime Kammerzell, explores the reason trailored training courses are necessary, and are supportive, to women engineers. The development workshops aim to present information, increase awareness of factors that influence career and leadership success, help women gain confidence in making career and leadership development choices, […]
Video: “Admiral Grace Hopper explaining how to visualize a nanosecond”
Admiral Hopper, a computer science pioneer, is both engaging and inspirational in this 2 minute clip. Click here to watch!
MAR 8: WIM hosting Brown Bag Event – Pastries, Donuts and Coffee
Women in Mining, Vancouver Branch, is hosting a Brown Bag Series with Pastries, Donuts, and Coffee! As many folks will be in Toronto for PDAC, they will not have a presenter this month. Instead they invite you to join them for an hour of networking and open discussions Time & Date: March 8, 2012 @ […]
The New Women in Science and Engineering Page is now up on the NSERC Website
The new Women in Science and Engineering page is now up on the NSERC website, click here!
