By leonyuen on September 26, 2011
MentorNet Online Webinar on Gender and Engineering Unmasking the Gender Effect MentorNet has organized a free online webinar that takes a deeper look at some fundamental differences between men and women in the workplace and in school. The webinar promises to introduce you to compelling new ways of thinking, and help you speak and act […]
By leonyuen on September 26, 2011
CFUW Workshop on Aligning Your Work With Your Values Learn how to affect the culture of your workplace and effectively move your agenda. The Canadian Federation of University Women of North Vancouver/West Vancouver has organized a workshop to help with finding harmony between your work and your values as part of their “Focus on Your Future” […]
By leonyuen on September 26, 2011
CFUW Workshop on Balancing Work & Personal Life Discover your healthy work life balance and learn what steps you can take to achieve it. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) of North Vancouver/West Vancouver has organized a workshop to help with achieving a healthy work life balance as part of their “Focus on Your […]
By Jonathan Leung on September 15, 2011
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is looking for industry professionals to be judges for the Student poster competition. This is a great opportunity to meet other professionals from around the world and to help guide the upcoming generation of scientists and engineers. For more information, visit http://www.aaas.org/meetings/2012/program/posters/#student_judges.
By Jonathan Leung on September 12, 2011
Women engineering and geoscience students are invited to join Shell for a Women in Engineering and Geosciences Lunch. Shell female engineering and geosciences professionals will be available to network and to answer questions about their careers, along with a Human Resources representative. Lunch will be served. Date: Thursday,September 15, 2011 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm […]
By Jonathan Leung on September 1, 2011
The Vancouver Sun article “Where are all the women engineers?” by Daran Hassen explores the gender inequality in employment despite the growth in engineering jobs. The article interviews Dr. Elizabeth Croft, Dr. Tyseer Aboulnasr, Amanda Li, Janet Calder and Lauren Kulokas for their reasons for choosing to study engineering. Read the full text here Syndicated by […]
By Jonathan Leung on September 1, 2011
Special Presentation on Ovarian Cancer and Your Health Come and join us in a special presentation to learn about Ovarian Cancer and recent research results.Food and refreshments will be provided! Date: Sept 20, 2011 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Location: 470 Granville St, Office #330 (at W. Pender St) Fee: Free for SCWIST members $5 […]
By Jonathan Leung on August 31, 2011
“Who succeeds in science….or why are women still under represented at higher levels and what can I do to avoid this?” Bring your lunch and friends, and join us to discuss the topic “Who succeeds in science?”. There will be a speaker to introduce the topic, followed by an open discussion where you will be […]
By anoushka on August 26, 2011
This article hypothesizes that a “focus on love decreases the interest of college-age women (but not men) in math and science fields”. Read more: Here
By anoushka on August 26, 2011
The IEEE Women in Engineering is hosting a special guest on it’s “An Engineer’s Journey” talk series. “Join us on September 28th at UBC point grey campus to meet Dr. Fiorenza Albert-Howard, hear her story, share experiences and network with fellow WIE members.” The event is open to the public and attendance is free of […]
