Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

In Plain Sight

"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. learn more →
Depictions of Women in STEM: Zoey Clarke

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is a show that centers on Zoey Clarke, a woman in STEM who can also hear people’s feelings through song. This can come in handy sometimes, especially when she hears her coworkers’ thoughts on her promotion. She is a valuable software engineer for the company. learn more →
Episode 84: Jennifer Flanagan, Co-Founder, CEO, President of Actua

Jennifer Flanagan is an inspirational leader for girls and women in STEM, and in this episode, you are sure to be just that - inspired! Learn about how she founded Actua, an organization that inspires future innovators. learn more →

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Depictions of Women in STEM: Zoey Clarke
August 24, 2020
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Depictions of Women in STEM: Jett Reno
July 23, 2020
Vancouver is celebrating Pride this week and we wanted to profile another queer woman in STEM. Star... read more
Words Have Power: Avoiding Exclusionary Job Advertisements
May 11, 2020
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Dr. Theresa Tam and COVID-19
May 11, 2020
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September 29, 2020
STEM Reimagined: Fostering Inclusion and Cultivating Success
STEM Reimagined will explore how distinct STEM industries can actively remove systemic barriers to increase the engagement of historically marginalized communities. This event will allow participants to learn how to develop new paradigms that value diverse and innovative perspectives ideas that will lead to sustainable change.
September 30, 2020
The Inclusive Workplace - The Six Stages of a Diversity and Inclusion Program
This webinar will cover the six stages of raising awareness, implementing and measuring a successful workplace diversity program : Unmindfulness, Problematic - events occur (or don't occur), Awareness - something needs to change, Solve - what needs to change, Impact - are we experiencing the change we wanted, Mindfulness - being aware of our responsibilities and being accountable is second nature.
October 29, 2020
WNorth Virtual Conference
For six years running, the WNORTH Conference has been the go-to Leadership Development Conference for women aiming for, or already on a senior executive leadership track in North America.
November 10, 2020
The Art of Leadership
Women all over the world are no longer accepting the status quo. They're rising up, breaking through, pushing the boundaries and carving their own paths.