Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 59: Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Mozilla

Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead for Mozilla, is a diversity champion and you'll hear all about it on this new episode. learn more →
Associate Chairs Program

Applications are open for the Associate Chairs Program! This will establish up to three satellite WWEST programs across the BC/Yukon region at NSERC-eligible institutions to increase impact in communities outside the lower mainland of BC. learn more →
Supporting Women in Trades

When it comes to advancing women, the trades are 20 years behind other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. What can be done? learn more →
Depictions of Women in STEM: Honey Lemon and Go Go Tomago

This month for our Depictions of Women in STEM blog post we’re doing something a little different and profiling two women from an animated movie. learn more →

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Supporting Women in Trades
July 03, 2019
When it comes to advancing women, the trades are 20 years behind other Science, Technology,... read more
Depictions of Women in STEM: Honey Lemon and Go Go Tomago
June 21, 2019
This month for our Depictions of Women in STEM blog post we’re doing something a little... read more
Media Depictions of Women: An Update
June 06, 2019
How is the media doing 2 years after we first wrote about the representation of women? Spoiler... read more
Women Deliver Conference 2019
May 23, 2019
At the Women Deliver 2019 Conference, more than 6,000 leaders, influencers, advocates, academics,... read more

July 19, 2019
Technical Writing: Solutions For Effective Written Communication
How can you learn to write more effectively? How can you write for both technical and non-technical audiences?
July 24, 2019
Gather - YVR Tech Women: Show & Tell!
Calling all talented designers, developers, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, ceramists, fashion designers, bakers, chefs—you name it!
July 24, 2019
Learn to Code: Free iOS Essentials Workshop
This workshop will give you an introduction to the building blocks of iOS development, and you'll be creating a simple music player similar to Spotify or Apple Music. Throughout the 3 hour workshop, you'll be introduced to the the elements of
August 22, 2019
STEM Career Discovery
Help your students recognize the importance and relationship that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have on their future career options.
August 23, 2019
Science AL!VE Summer Camps
SFU Science AL!VE offers a variety of camps, all of which strive to bring university level science to students in grades K-9.