Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 44: Leslie Leong, Civil Engineer & Visual Artist

It's all about STEAM in this Yukon-focused episode: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Plus, how can we advance women in STEM? learn more →
Is Passiveness in Wage Negotiations to Blame for Pay Gap?

If you’re a woman tirelessly trying to make your way up the pecking order, you’ve likely heard the argument – possibly even from friends or family members – that women do not advance at the same rate as men in high profile companies due to their lack of action or aggression when negotiating advancement. learn more →
7 Ways Failure Can Teach Us More than Success

Failure is one of those things in life that we all have to deal with. We all fail, and that’s okay. It’s often from our failures that we learn the lessons that lead us to success. learn more →
Depictions of Women in Media: Claire Huddensen

To close off Women’s History Month in Canada we’re doing a special edition of the Media Depictions of Women in STEM series, depicting a woman in science from a classic movie. learn more →

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Is Passiveness in Wage Negotiations to Blame for Pay Gap?
November 23, 2018
If you’re a woman tirelessly trying to make your way up the pecking order, you’ve... read more
7 Ways Failure Can Teach Us More than Success
November 09, 2018
Failure is one of those things in life that we all have to deal with. We all fail, and that’s... read more
Depictions of Women in Media: Claire Huddensen
October 29, 2018
To close off Women’s History Month in Canada we’re doing a special edition of the Media... read more
Can Robots be Biased/Sexist/Racist?
October 26, 2018
It's the spookiest time of the year with October coming to an end, and what better time to... read more

December 09, 2018
Code a Talking Ohbot
East Van Kids S.T.E.A.M. have partnered up up Microsoft Vancouver and SCWIST to give kids aged 7 an up the ooprtunity to put their computing interests to the test and learn how to code using a talking Ohbot!
December 09, 2018
2018 Faraday Show
The Faraday Show is UBC’s annual science show for children, presented by UBC Physics & Astronomy.
January 28, 2019
Vancouver Women in Tech Regatta 2019
Relationships are the True Currency. Find your tribe at the Women in Tech Regatta.
March 04, 2019
BC Science Outreach Workshop
Save the Date! The BC Science Outreach Workshop will be on March 4, 2019. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
April 11, 2019
Women in SETT Leadership Workshop Series
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.