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Report: “Increasing Women in SETT: The Business Case”

A Summary of Literature Review and Sector Scan compiled by Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT Centre). The WinSETT Centre is a catalyst for the sustained employment and progress of women in SETT fields. The Centre will achieve its mission by developing and disseminating through collaboration and partnerships, the tools […]

Discovery Channel Program “Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All” is looking for Applicants!

Discovery Channel program Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All (you can find additional information at www.knowitall-tv.com) is currently looking for Canada’s best and brightest minds to compete in a challenge-based competition that will test a broad range of expertise, experience and skill-sets. Although they have run a commercial on Discovery for several weeks now, a website, and a […]

Article: The Mighty Mathematician You’ve Never Heard Of

“Scientists are a famously anonymous lot, but few can match in the depths of her perverse and unmerited obscurity the 20th-century mathematical genius Emmy Noether.” Read the article here!

APR 4 – BC Women in Energy Leader Luncheon with Mayor Dianne Watts!

The BC Women in Energy Network will be hosting a Leader Luncheon with Mayor Dianne Watts. Attend the luncheon for a chance to network and hear from Mayor Watts on Surrey’s Energy Shift Program and her experiences as a woman in leadership! When: Wednesday April 4 Where: Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Surrey Doors open at 11:30pm […]

Guest Lecture April 17: Should Gendered Work Practices in Academia be a Personal Responsibility?

The UBC Status of Women Committee, the UBC Faculty of Science, and Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science & Technology are pleased to present: Should Gendered Work Practices in Academia be a Personal Responsibility? Dr. Ita Richardson, University of Limerick April 17, 2012 Beaty Biodiversity Museum (Please bring UBC ID for admission to the museum) 3:00 […]

APR 12: WIM Brown Bag Event

Time & Date: April 12, 2012 @ noon Place: Fasken Martineau, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver Presenter:  Zoe Mullard – Manager of Communications and Conference, InfoMine Event Summary: Social Media Applications in the Mining Industry: Case Studies- How mining companies and communities are using social media to engage online audiences.  Brief overview of the […]

APR 10: Mentorship, Technology and You

How can you benefit from a successful mentorship experience? CanWIT National and CanWIT BC Chapter are pleased to invite you to an exclusive workshop for women in technology. If you are looking for a mentor: Find out how a mentor can promote your achievements; See how a mentorship relationship can build critical skills to move […]

Article: A Fast Growing & Vital Field with Declining Share of Women

New Study Reports Underrepresented Women in Growing STEM Fields Jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields are expected to grow by 17% between 2008 and 2018. However, women are underrepresented in STEM fields and have been losing ground in STEM degrees from community colleges, according to a report by The Institute of Women’s […]

MAY 2: DAWEG and Women in Mining – New Kootenay’s Group Information Session

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Causeway Bay Hotel, 102A Red Cedar Drive, Sparwood, BC Cost: $10 Register Online: Here Deadline to register is May 1, 2012. (Those who are not members of APEGBC can create a ‘non-member’ account to register online through the above link as necessary). Details: DAWEG and Women […]

APR 12: DAWEG and EWB – A Career with Meaning: Engineering at the Intersection of Societal Challenges and Personal Passion

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver Cost: $10 Registration Online: Here Deadline to register is April 1, 2012. (Those who are not members of APEGBC can create a ‘non-member’ account to register online through the above link as necessary). Registration will also be available at the […]

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