Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 93: Memma Uponi, Mechanical Engineering Student

Memma Uponi is only in her second year as a Mechanical Engineering student, but she's already making a huge impact. In this episode, she joins Mily Mumford, WWEST Research Coordinator, to chat all about how she's creating space and networking opportunities for Black women engineering students in North America and more. learn more →
Burnaby Festival of Learning (WWEST Workshop)

Come visit WWEST (virtually) at the Burnaby Festival of Learning! Our Tune Twister workshop, hosted by WWEST and led by Science World. Kids will learn about electronic audio filters, waveforms, frequency, pitch and how speed impacts sound, in an accessible and fun workshop learn more →
Temple Grandin, Autism Acceptance and Why it’s Awesome to be Autistic in STEM

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, and this post by Mily Mumford, WWEST Research Coordinator, examines what it's like to be autistic in STEM. learn more →
Exploring the Struggles of Deaf People in STEM

March 13th-April 15th is Deaf History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of people who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, but we are also taking this time to bring awareness to the struggles deaf and hard of hearing people face in STEM. learn more →

WWEST BLOG

Temple Grandin, Autism Acceptance and Why it’s Awesome to be Autistic in STEM
April 08, 2021
April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, and this post by Mily Mumford, WWEST Research... read more
Exploring the Struggles of Deaf People in STEM
April 01, 2021
March 13th-April 15th is Deaf History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments... read more
Trans Day Of Visibility in STEM: How to Be a Better Ally to Transgender and Non-Binary People in Workplaces
March 26, 2021
WWEST Research Coordinator Mily Mumford writes about their experience as a non-binary scientist and... read more
International Women's Day: #ChoosetoChallenge
March 01, 2021
International Women's Day is coming up and this year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Here at WWEST... read more

April 21, 2021
An Inventor's Journey: From an Idea to a Patent
As a STEM student or a STEM professional, you constantly have new ideas. You’ve been hearing about inventions and intellectual property.
April 22, 2021
CCW Virtual Reality Site Tour
Virtual reality (VR) provides an unparalleled spatial sense for visualization at a lower cost than full-scale replicas. Today, VR is being used heavily in preconstruction to align owner expectations and educate project team stakeholders.
April 26, 2021
Embrace Your Leadership Identity
The Women in Leadership Series enables women to view leadership through the lens of communication, supporting them to develop the skills needed to be seen as strong, confident leaders.
April 26, 2021
Black Underrepresentation in Medicine and Community Health
From being the first Black female interventional cardiologist in Canada to working closely with the Black medical pathway programs at University of Toronto and Black pre-Med students across the province, Dr. Bastiany and Dr. Omole will address the issue of underrepresentation drawing from their experience and expertise.
April 28, 2021
Communicating Science: A Journey Outside Academia
Research doesn’t always lead you down the expected path – and the same is true for a career in science. Yukiko will talk about how she started down the traditional research track, but for over 10 years has been immersed in the public communication of science through museums.