Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 11: Dr. Maria Klawe, President, Harvey Mudd College

We welcome Dr. Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, to chat about increasing participation and support of women in STEM. learn more →
Apply for Funding

The WWEST and eng-cite Funding Partners program brings together training, resources and funding to support community organizations and research groups that are undertaking activities to promote outreach, recruitment and retention for girls, young women and industry professionals in engineering, science and technology. learn more →
Part 1: Not Just Marie Curie: Other Women Physicists You Should Know

What about all the other woman physicists who don't get enough credit for the work they've done? learn more →
President's Dream Colloquium Talk: Shari Graydon

The President's Dream Colloquium, hosted by WWEST Chair Dr. Lesley Shannon, is coming soon and the second of the talks will be by Shari Graydon. This talk is entitled, "Women in Media and Advertising." learn more →

WWEST BLOG

Part 3: Not Just Marie Curie: Other Women Physicists You Should Know
September 22, 2017
It's the third and final installment on our series for Science Literacy Week 2017.... read more
Part 2: Not Just Marie Curie: Other Women Physicists You Should Know
September 20, 2017
The second post in this 3-part series, giving women physicists the recognition they deserve.... read more
Part 1: Not Just Marie Curie: Other Women Physicists You Should Know
September 18, 2017
What about all the other woman physicists who don't get enough credit for the work they've done?... read more
Science Literacy Week 2017 in BC
September 12, 2017
What can you do here in BC during Science Literacy Week? Lots of things! ... read more

September 23, 2017
Learn to Code Day 2017 with Ladies Learning Code
September 23rd is Learn to Code Day! Ladies Learning Code is leading a workshop designed for total beginners to learn how to code.
September 25, 2017
Vancouver Startup Week 2017
Vancouver Startup Week brings together entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and friends for one engaging week.
October 04, 2017
The GE Women's Network and TELUS Connections present: Women in IoT
The GE Women's Network and TELUS Connections present: Women in IoT - Adopters & Influencers Series Women are leading and accelerating the Internet of Things (IoT) opportunity on a global scale. Join this panel discussion which brings together thought leaders and innovators who represent smart cities, tech start-ups and major industrial and consumer organizations who are winning in this high growth space.
October 12, 2017
President's Dream Colloquium Talk: Steven Spencer
The President's Dream Colloquium, hosted by WWEST Chair Dr. Lesley Shannon, is coming soon and the third of the talks will be by Dr. Steven Spencer. This talk is entitled, "Social Psychological Phenomena."
October 14, 2017
Canadian Women in STEM Conference
Hervolution presents the Canadian Women in STEM Conference. Canadian Women in STEM Conference: Success Stories and Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap #CanWomenSTEM150