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Creating Connections 6.0
Creating Connections is a biennial conference for science, engineering, and technology students and professionals. The conference covers topics on gender diversity and aims to engage meaningful dialogue about diversity in science, engineering, and technology disciplines. learn more →
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Episode 53: Rike Moon, PhD, Manager, STEAM Mentor Initiatives, Science World
In this episode, Rike Moon gives great advice for STEM students and professionals, takes us down memory lane to explain how she overcame crippling exam anxiety, and gives us a glimpse into her non-professional life during the Lightning Round. learn more →
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Depictions of Women in STEM: Lara Croft
This month we are celebrating International Women’s Day and we decided to switch things up a little bit and do a character from a video game instead of a movie or tv show. Video games haven’t always had a great representation of women but one video game tried to change that. Lara Croft was essentially the female Indiana Jones, which was huge. While Lara may not obviously be a woman in STEM, having her be the protagonist of a popular video game was a huge step in the right direction for women’s representation in video games. learn more →
WWEST BLOG
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AI4All is Seeking Project and Program Mentors
April 02, 2019AI4All is now recruiting graduate students in the SFU School of Computing Science for Invent the... read more
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International Women's Day 2019
March 02, 2019We take a look at the 2019 International Women's Day events taking place in BC.... read more
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CWSE National Chair Network Conference Funding Announcement
February 27, 2019If you're organizing a STEM-related conference in Canada, make sure to apply for the NSERC CWSE... read more
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Starting STEM Early
February 26, 2019We look at Canadian school programs that focus on STEM before post-secondary school.... read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 25, 2019
Beyond Diversity: Creating Inclusive Tech Workplaces
Speakers will give different perspectives on how to make tech workplaces more inclusive beyond just having a diverse team. -
April 25, 2019
Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair
The Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair was started by Mayor Lois E. Jackson in 2013 to inspire students to pursue a variety of career options in the trades and technical areas. -
May 02, 2019
Women in SETT Leadership Workshop Series Part 2
Built upon the experiences of Canadian women and proven across the country, the WinSETT Centre's Leadership Program is the only Canadian program focused exclusively on women in SETT. -
May 04, 2019
Girls in Tech Vancouver Hacking for Humanity Hackathon 2019
Join Girls in Tech Vancouver For The 2nd Annual Hacking For Humanity Hackathon. -
May 04, 2019
Creating Connections 6.0
Creating Connections 6.0 is a diversity conference focused on attracting, engaging, and retaining women and underrepresented groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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