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Congratulations to Catherine Roome, CEO BC Safety Authority and WWEST supporter for winning the R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award

“Catherine Roome is a visionary for change with a dedication to service and public safety. Current President and CEO of the BC Safety Authority, Ms. Roome’s leadership was the driving force behind its switch from an inspection-based operating model to an evidence-based risk identification and safety management system. On top of her technical achievements, Ms. […]

Nov 30 – SCWIST Brown Bag Lunch Meetings

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is hosting a series of BrownBag lunch meetings at UBC and SFU for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM careers. The purpose is to provide networking opportunities, career skill development workshops and discussion sessions with professional women in STEM careers. On November we will discuss […]

Nov 10 – WIM Brown Bag Lunch

Join WIM for the November Brown Bag Lunch! Time & Date: November 10, 2011 @ noon Place: Fasken Martineau, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3 Presenter: Diane Thompson, Natural Resources Canada Library Natural Resources Canada Library – Vancouver  is a specialized scientific/technical library that supports the educational and research goals of Geological Survey of […]

UBC Mining Research Study– Highly Qualified Women in the Canadian Mining and Exploration Industry

Courtnay Hughes, a graduate student at UBC is conducting a research study on the career advancement and retention of Highly Qualified Women (HQW) in the Canadian Mining and Exploration Industry. This research includes a survey intended for women who are working (or who have worked) in the Canadian Mining and Exploration Industry, and have obtained […]

Oct 26 – SCWIST BrownBag Lunch

The BrownBag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) whose purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion of topics to help women in STEM fields advance their careers. An essential part of career success is your personal brand. Learn how to market your skills, manage […]

CFES 2011 National Conference on Women in Engineering – Registration now Open

Registration for the CFES 2011 National Conference on Women in Engineering is now open!  The 21st occurrence of this annual conference will be themed “Shaping a Changing and Diverse World”. The conference will be held in Hamilton from November 18th – 20th, 2011 Registration closes November 4th, 2011. More information about the conference can be […]

Professor Rachel Kuske Appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women Faculty

Professor Rachel Kuske has been appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women Faculty at UBC for a three-year renewable term starting October 1, 2011. Congratulations, Professor Kuske! Professor Kuske’s CV is available here. For more information, please read the UBC Broadcast Email announcing this appointment.

Women in Mining Run for the Cure – “Pink Friday” – Sept 30

On Sunday October 2nd, the Women in Mining Team will Run for the Cure. The team would like your support for this fund raising event “Pink Friday” and would like to invite you to join them this Friday September 30th! WIM Team members attending this event will be wearing pink. Date: Friday. September 30, 2011 […]

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