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Jan 22: SFU Brown Bag event
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 […]
Article: In Google’s Inner Circle, a Falling Number of Women
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 […]
Article: When Women Stopped Coding
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.
SCWIST is hiring a ms infinity Program Coordinator!
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!
Article: X Inactivation Discoverer Dies
British geneticist Mary Lyon passed away in December at the age of 89. She was “one of the foremost geneticists of the 20th century,” having made great scientific progress, including the discovery of X-chromosome inactivation. Click here to read more about her legacy.
Jan 27: SCWIST New Year, New Beginnings Party
Join SCWIST on Jan 27 to hear some important updates about their major projects. This is a good opportunity to meet and network with some of SCWIST’s founding members, directors, and general membership. This event will take place from 6:30pm – 9:30pm at the University Women’s Club, 1489 McRae Avenue. Click here for more information […]
Article: How do men and women respond to gender bias in STEM?
A new study examined the comments sections of online articles and found that men are much less likely to agree with scientific evidence of gender bias in STEM than women. For example, of the 9.5% of the comments arguing that sexism does not exist, 68% of the commenters were men; and of the 67.4% of […]
Article: Young Women Shouldn’t Have to Talk Like Men to Be Taken Seriously
This interesting article discusses the bias against stereotypical features of women’s speech such as uptalk and “swoopy” intonation, and how a person’s speech is affected by many factors other than gender. Think Black English sounds uneducated? That’s probably because you have some racist notions about black people. Does a Southern accent sound unintelligent to you? […]
Jan 15: CanWIT BC Networking Event
Mingle and network with women in Vancouver’s technology community and learn about CanWIT BC’s Chapter events. Be sure to bring your business card for door prizes! This event will take place on Thursday, Jan 15, during 5pm – 7:30pm, at Lions Pub at Terminal City Club, 888 West Cordova. Click here for more information and […]
Jan 8: Women in Mining Networking Luncheon
Women in Mining Vancouver’s Lunch and Learn this month is a web presentation by Jacinda Mack, Mining Response Coordinator at the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council. This event will take place on Thursday, Jan 8 during 12pm – 1pm, at Fasken Martineau, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street. Click here for more information.
