Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Lucy Wills

Over the years countless women have taken folic acid during pregnancy, but how many people actually know how this discovery came about? In the 1920s, while studying anemia in pregnant women, Lucy Wills discovered the benefits of folic acid by giving monkeys, and finally women, Marmite. It was this discovery that led to healthier pregnancies for generations to come. learn more →
Press Start: Diversifying and Destigmatizing Gaming

We're looking at awesome women and non-binary folks who develop, design, and play games! learn more →
Episode 62: Leanne (Lan) Roed, Game Designer & Artist

What is it like to release a mobile game from start to finish? How does game design foster collaboration? Is there space for the silly and strange in the video game sphere? This week's guest, Leanne Roed, answers all of these questions with WWEST manager and podcast host Danniele, and also tells us about the windy road that led her to where she is as a game designer and artist today. learn more →

WWEST BLOG

Lucy Wills
September 19, 2019
Over the years countless women have taken folic acid during pregnancy, but how many people actually... read more
CWSE National Chair Network Conference Funding Announcement
August 23, 2019
If you're organizing a STEM-related conference in Canada, make sure to apply for the NSERC CWSE... read more
Press Start: Diversifying and Destigmatizing Gaming
August 21, 2019
We're looking at awesome women and non-binary folks who develop, design, and play games!... read more
Depictions of Women in STEM: Nomi Marks
July 25, 2019
It’s that time of year again where we do our special pride edition of our Depictions of Women... read more

September 22, 2019
Science Superhero Bootcamp
Join us for Science Superhero Boot Camp on September 22nd, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Surrey Public Library (City Centre Branch, Room 120). This is a free event! As part of Science Literacy Week, Simon Fraser University's FEM-in-STEM is hosting their second Science Superhero Bootcamp of the year.
September 22, 2019
Miss Boss Young Women Leadership Conference
The Miss Boss Leadership Conference is an annual event for girls to learn from inspiring female leaders in different fields.
September 23, 2019
Engaging Men as Change Agents
Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Monday, September 23 as they kickstart National Gender Equality Week with a panel discussion.
September 24, 2019
Speed Mentoring: Tackle Imposter Syndrome
Do you attribute your success so far to pure luck? Do you wonder when you are going to be discovered as a fraud? Do you feel guilty about your success? Or do you routinely discount praise and refuse to take credit for your accomplishments?
September 24, 2019
Broaden Your Audience and Increase Your Impact
This interactive and applied 3-hour workshop by SCWIST provides STEM professionals and gender equality advocates with practical tools and research-supported communication strategies to increase their capacity to effectively present the value of their ideas, mission and objectives.