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 →
Episode 80: Erin Karaim, Civil Engineering Technician

Best of the WWEST host Danniele welcomes Erin Karaim to the podcast. Erin tells us all about what it’s like to be a draftsperson - the ins and outs of her education and her career creating technical drawings for engineering projects. learn more →
Words Have Power: Avoiding Exclusionary Job Advertisements

How can job advertisements appeal to a diverse hiring pool by changing the words they use to describe new positions and what hiring managers are looking for? learn more →
Dr. Theresa Tam and COVID-19

If you’re keeping up with the COVID-19 news another name you might recognize is Dr. Theresa Tam. Dr. Tam has been the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada since June 26, 2017. learn more →

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Words Have Power: Avoiding Exclusionary Job Advertisements
May 11, 2020
How can job advertisements appeal to a diverse hiring pool by changing the words they use to... read more
Dr. Theresa Tam and COVID-19
May 11, 2020
If you’re keeping up with the COVID-19 news another name you might recognize is Dr. Theresa... read more
Depictions of Women in STEM: Dr. Jane Foster
April 24, 2020
With so much free time on my hands lately, I rewatched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),... read more
Science Activities for Kids
April 09, 2020
With everyone social distancing and staying at home right now, it can be hard to keep kids... read more

July 17, 2020
AnitaB.org Connects: HiredNow
AnitaB.org Connects: HiredNow is an inaugural event focused solely on providing awesome networking and employment opportunities for our community of technologists.
July 31, 2020
Science AL!VE Virtual Summer Academy
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Science AL!VE will be proceeding with Virtual Summer Academy for the month of July with the possibility of in-person Summer Academy in August. Science AL!VE has various different programs for kids from Kindergarten to grade 7.
September 04, 2020
Geering Up Online Summer Camps
Geering Up camps are all about making Science, Technology and Engineering hands on and exciting. Each day is a dynamic mix of hands on activities, demonstrations, mentors, and design challenges.
September 12, 2020
UBC Gender Equity & STEM Conference 2020
The UBC Gender Equity & STEM Conference will centre on the role of women and gender-oppressed communities in STEM fields in the past, present, and future.
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.