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Women in Engineering, Science and Technology / Projects

Projects

These selected projects and initiatives were managed by the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, BC/Yukon Region, Dr. Lesley Shannon, from 2015-2021, under the operating name Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology.

Best of the WWEST Podcast: Inspiring Women with Real Stories

A podcast hosted by Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology! We believe that providing role models for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can change the world, so come along with us as we talk to incredible women in STEM about their lives, careers, and everything in between; as well as experts in issues impacting diversity.  To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

In Plain Sight Photography Exhibition

"In Plain Sight" is a photojournalistic look at the lives and careers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, where they are often overlooked. Women are underrepresented in these fields and are rarely seen in the media as STEM professionals. WWEST hopes this exhibition allows the public to see women in STEM in a new way. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

President’s Dream Colloquium (PDC)

The President’s Dream Colloquium is a signature event of Simon Fraser University (SFU). Hosted by WWEST, the Fall 2017 Colloquium theme was “Women in Technology: Attracting, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Talent.” The colloquium aimed to educate and engage participants on the challenges and solutions that have been identified to improve diversity in hiring, retention and promotion to leadership roles. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

WWEST Blog

A collection of blog posts written by the Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology team covering a wide range of STEM-related topics. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.