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Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

  • In Plain Sight

    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 →

  • Depictions of Women in STEM: Zoey Clarke

    Depictions of Women in STEM: Zoey Clarke

    Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is a show that centers on Zoey Clarke, a woman in STEM who can also hear people’s feelings through song. This can come in handy sometimes, especially when she hears her coworkers’ thoughts on her promotion. She is a valuable software engineer for the company. learn more →

  • Episode 84: Jennifer Flanagan, Co-Founder, CEO, President of Actua

    Episode 84: Jennifer Flanagan, Co-Founder, CEO, President of Actua

    Jennifer Flanagan is an inspirational leader for girls and women in STEM, and in this episode, you are sure to be just that - inspired! Learn about how she founded Actua, an organization that inspires future innovators. learn more →

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • September 24, 2020
    CCW - Virtual Mentorship Round Table
    Connect with women with diverse backgrounds and expertise and to leave with several helpful insights and meaningful connections. Attendees will benefit from the information, resources and wisdom of four different mentors in the industry sharing their top 3 tips for balancing personal life and career.
  • September 25, 2020
    International Perspectives on Advancing Women in STEM Careers & Leadership
    In observance of Gender Equality Week, SCWIST is honoured to present an international panel of distinguished women in STEM who will share their insights and tips on advancing women in STEM careers and leadership roles.
  • September 30, 2020
    The Inclusive Workplace - The Six Stages of a Diversity and Inclusion Program
    This webinar will cover the six stages of raising awareness, implementing and measuring a successful workplace diversity program : Unmindfulness, Problematic - events occur (or don't occur), Awareness - something needs to change, Solve - what needs to change, Impact - are we experiencing the change we wanted, Mindfulness - being aware of our responsibilities and being accountable is second nature.
  • October 29, 2020
    WNorth Virtual Conference
    For six years running, the WNORTH Conference has been the go-to Leadership Development Conference for women aiming for, or already on a senior executive leadership track in North America.
  • November 10, 2020
    The Art of Leadership
    Women all over the world are no longer accepting the status quo. They're rising up, breaking through, pushing the boundaries and carving their own paths.

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