Dr. Claire Cupples
Dean of the Faculty of Science
Since the beginning of my science education in the 1970’s, I have noticed a welcome increase in the numbers of women working as scientists, teaching at the post secondary level and making important contributions to scientific knowledge. Even so, women are still underrepresented in science, technology and engineering . As these disciplines become more vital to Canada’s ability to compete with other industrialized economies, post-secondary institutions must provide every opportunity for women and men with interest and talent to participate in this landscape.
SFU WEST will assist young women in finding resources, connections and social and volunteer opportunities in the science, technology and engineering sectors and I am pleased to lend my support to this.
Dr. Claire Cupples
Dean, Faculty of Science
Simon Fraser University