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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 →
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Episode 82: Rebecca Sorbara, Applied Science Technologist/Director of Building Science, McCuaig & Associates
Rebecca Sorbara joins Danniele, WWEST manager and Best of the WWEST host, to get nerdy about building science and advancing women in STEM. learn more →
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Depictions of Women in STEM: Jett Reno
Vancouver is celebrating Pride this week and we wanted to profile another queer woman in STEM. Star Trek has many women in STEM, including Jett Reno from Star Trek: Discovery, portrayed by Tig Notaro. learn more →
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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 →
WWEST BLOG
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Depictions of Women in STEM: Jett Reno
July 23, 2020Vancouver is celebrating Pride this week and we wanted to profile another queer woman in STEM. Star... read more
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Words Have Power: Avoiding Exclusionary Job Advertisements
May 11, 2020How can job advertisements appeal to a diverse hiring pool by changing the words they use to... read more
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Dr. Theresa Tam and COVID-19
May 11, 2020If you’re keeping up with the COVID-19 news another name you might recognize is Dr. Theresa... read more
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Depictions of Women in STEM: Dr. Jane Foster
April 24, 2020With so much free time on my hands lately, I rewatched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),... read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
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August 19, 2020
Webinar – Leading Diversity and Inclusion
Join UBC and Manulife for this webinar. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) at work is more important now than ever before. Stories of anti-Asian sentiment and harassment, women’s career struggles while balancing work and family during COVID-19 lockdowns, and protests in support of #BlackLivesMatter are now part of the daily news headlines. These issues are creating renewed emphasis and heightened importance on the ways in which organizations manage diversity and inclusion in their workforce. -
August 30, 2020
Global STEM Festival
The Global STEM Festival is an opportunity for 3-17 year olds to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities at home and share your favourite project virtually with the global Jamat. -
September 02, 2020
Applied genome analysis in rare disease diagnostics
The talk will feature an introduction in genomics, high-level overview of how genomics tools are utilized in disease diagnostics focusing on rare paediatric genetic disorders and will also include real-life examples where precision health led to improved health outcomes for patients and families affected with rare diseases. -
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.
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