Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

Episode 65: Vienna Lam, Lab Manager & Researcher, SFU Centre for Forensic Research & School of Criminology

In this episode, we hear from Vienna Lam, a graduate researcher and the Lab Manager at the SFU Centre for Forensic Research and School of Criminology. learn more →
Depictions of Women in STEM: Ms. Frizzle

Ms. Frizzle, the loveable, often called "whacky" science teacher, has been a source of knowledge and entertainment for kids (and adults) since The Magic School Bus book series was first published in 1986. learn more →
Lucy Wills

Over the years countless women have taken folic acid during pregnancy, but how many people actually know how this discovery came about? In the 1920s, while studying anemia in pregnant women, Lucy Wills discovered the benefits of folic acid by giving monkeys, and finally women, Marmite. It was this discovery that led to healthier pregnancies for generations to come. learn more →

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Depictions of Women in STEM: Ms. Frizzle
November 01, 2019
Ms. Frizzle, the loveable, often called "whacky" science teacher, has been a source of... read more
The Scully Effect
October 21, 2019
What kind of effect has Dana Scully of The X-Files had on women and their desire to pursue STEM... read more
Depictions of Women in STEM: Dr. Claire Saunders
October 04, 2019
After being a lovable science geek named Fred on the show Angel, Amy Acker returned to the... read more
Lucy Wills
September 19, 2019
Over the years countless women have taken folic acid during pregnancy, but how many people actually... read more

November 16, 2019
Women Helping Women: The Power of Mentorship
The District of Mission and Mission Public School District are hosting the first Women helping Women; The Power of Mentorship forum at Heritage Park Middle School.
November 19, 2019
CCW Mentorship Breakfast Series
Join Canadian Construction Women on Tuesday November 19th for their first mentorship breakfast!
November 20, 2019
Leveraging Diverse Abilities in Tech HR: A Workshop by Veza Strategy
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the experiences of people with barriers to employment such as immigration, neurodiverse ability, and more, as they navigate the rapid currents of the tech industry.
November 23, 2019
Let's Talk Tech
Join us for half-day workshops of tech-focused excitement!
November 25, 2019
Laser Focus: Insight from a Nobel Laureate
Dr. Donna Strickland is one of the recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 for co-inventing chirped pulse amplification with Dr. Gérard Mourou, her PhD supervisor at the time of the discovery. She is currently a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo.