By anoushka on March 15, 2012
“Collaboration between Applied Science and UBC’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has given rise to a new initiative at UBC: The Global Engineer. Its tennets include developing student leaders, equiping engineers to find and pursue their passions, becoming a national and worldwide leader in global engineering” – Ingenuity, Fall 2011/ Winter 2012 Click Here […]
By anoushka on March 15, 2012
The Terry Global Speaker Series Presents: Nothing Less than a Revolution: How Women’s Movements are Changing our World with Kavita Ramdas In partnership with the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Allies at UBC, and the Office of the President. ————————–————————–— Who As former President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, Kavita employed […]
By anoushka on March 15, 2012
First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements, roles and contributions. According to the UN, this year’s theme is “Empower Women – End Hunger and Poverty.” This year, a number of UBC faculty, including Mechanical Engineering’s very own Dr. Elizabeth Croft, offered heartfelt and inspiring words for their female students during International […]
By amonssen on March 9, 2012
“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 […]
By anoushka on March 9, 2012
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. This competition examines a range of diversity initiatives covering five major employee groups: (a) Women; (b) Members of visible minorities; (c) Persons with disabilities; (d) Aboriginal peoples; and (e) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered/Transsexual (LGBT) peoples View the full […]
By amonssen on March 9, 2012
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 […]
By anoushka on March 9, 2012
“The Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering and Technology kicks off on March 5 with a conversation to engage women and women’s engineering and technology organizations. The intent is not just to encourage young women to seek engineering, math, science and technology careers but to advance women in these careers and provide […]
By amonssen on March 5, 2012
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!
By amonssen on March 1, 2012
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 […]
By amonssen on March 1, 2012
“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, […]
