Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 75: LCdr Calley Gray, Royal Canadian Navy

In this episode, WWEST manager and Best of the WWEST host Danniele speaks to Lieutenant Commander Calley Gray, Marine Systems Engineer Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. She gives us all a rare glimpse into what it's like to be a woman in the Navy and the amazing and big strides the Armed Forces have taken to create a more diverse and equal landscape. learn more →
Depictions of Women in STEM: Billie McEvoy

This year HBO brought a delightful and slightly ridiculous space comedy to our screens called Avenue 5. This show about a “cruise ship” in space is all about the incompetent men of the ship and the powerful women who are actually the reason that the ship is still running. One of these women is Avenue 5’s second engineer, Billie McEvoy. learn more →
Dr. Bonnie Henry and COVID-19

COVID-19 has taken over the news lately, and here in British Columbia we’ve all been awaiting daily updates from Dr. Bonnie Henry. learn more →
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 →

WWEST BLOG

Dr. Bonnie Henry and COVID-19
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 has taken over the news lately, and here in British Columbia we’ve all been awaiting... read more
Depictions of Women in STEM: Billie McEvoy
March 24, 2020
This year HBO brought a delightful and slightly ridiculous space comedy to our screens called... read more
Dr. Amy Le Vesconte: Her life and memoir
March 10, 2020
Chemistry and Compassion is the memoir of chemist and beloved teacher, Dr. Amy Le Vesconte. Amy... read more
International Women's Day 2020
February 19, 2020
International Women's Day is March 8 and this year is "Each for Equal”. The big question... read more

April 17, 2020
In Plain Sight: Women in STEM Photography Exhibition
Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) is delighted to invite everyone to attend the free opening reception of “In Plain Sight” on March 4, 2020 at 6pm at Science World. Register here.
April 26, 2020
Quantum Leaps Burnaby 2020
The Quantum Leaps Burnaby Executive Team is hosting their 6th annual conference at SFU Burnaby, with the theme of Change Making.
May 07, 2020
WEBINAR: Unconscious Bias
Join Kelly Nolan of Talent Strategy for an hour of learning focused on the impacts of unconscious bias in the workplace.
May 14, 2020
WEBINAR: Tips and Advice for Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Join WCT for a conversation with Paula Hodgins, President of Hewlett Packard Entreprise Canada, on breaking the glass ceiling.
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.