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Registration is open for GEERing Up! Girls Only After School Club

GEERing Up!’s new after school program, GEERgals, is open to girls in grades 4-7, and will be run out of UBC’s Point Grey Campus. At GEERgals, kids will engage with mentors, go on tours and field trips and do some really cool Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. Registration for the Fall session is open now!

York University Engineering is hiring for faculty positions!

York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering is hiring an Assistant Lecturer and Assistant/Associate Professor for the Department of Civil Engineering. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2014.

Schulich’s Fall Management Series – September Short Programs

Schulich School of Business is starting its September Short Programs as part of its Fall Management Series. Each program is 2 – 5 days long. Click any of the following to find out the the course’s dates and description. Please note that these are held in Toronto, Ontario. 1. Managing the Performance of Your Staff […]

Article: Nursing, engineering among degrees with greatest return on investment

According to a recent study by Workopolis.com, university students enrolled in pharmacy, engineernig, computer science, ad nursing programs are most likely to find a high-paying job in their field of study after graduating. Click here to read the full article.

Article: Women are more likely to succeed in Kickstarter projects than men

A recent study shows that women outperform men in raising money online via crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter. According to the study, women are 13 percent more likely to meet their Kickstarter goals than men, especially in areaslike technology. Click here to read the full article.

The Women in Engineering Program is hiring UBC students!

The Women in Engineering (WIE) Program is now hiring two student coordinators through the UBC Work Learn program. If you are UBC student and looking for an awesome part-time position for the school year, look up “WL W14 Women in Engineering Student Coordinator” on UBC Careers Online!

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Croft for being featured in Wiles Magazine 2014 Hot List for Female Engineers!

Along with nine other women in engineering, WWEST’s Dr. Elizabeth Croft was featured in the Wiles Magazine 2014 Hot List for Female Engineers! To view the full list, click here.

Sept 27: National Learn to Code Day 2014

Join Ladies Learning Code on Sept 27 across Canada & build a beautiful one page website with HTML & CSS. This event will take place on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00am – 4:00pm. Click here for more information and to register.

Aug 23: Beaty Biodiversity Tour and Meet Up

Enjoy an afternoon at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum with SCWIST on Saturday, August 23 from 12:45pm – 4:00pm! Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Herbarium Project, watch “Raising the Big Blue,” and enjoy other exhibits about the wonders of biodiversity. Click here for more information.

Sept 26: Nomination deadline for Women In™ Energy awards

Women In™ is an annual luncheon that recognizes and celebrates women working in non-traditional fields. Each year, they honour four extraordinary women who have made an impact in their communities through leadership, excellence, philanthropy and service. Do you know an outstanding woman working in the field of Energy? Nominate her for a Women In™ Energy […]

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