Month: May 2021

Science Fairs, STEM Conferences, and Starting School During COVID-19

Posted on May 29, 2021

Written by: Maia Poon Attending or hosting a virtual event during the pandemic? It will surprise you. That’s the main thing. It will also be okay, and I think I can say that on the behalf of mos… Read More

Messages from the Board on Volunteer Appreciation Day 2021

Posted on May 29, 2021

Message from Nasira Aziz, Director of Leadership ” I am so delighted to see all of you gather here to celebrate our commitment, dedication, contribution and achievements. Your contribution h… Read More

STEMinist Treasure Hunt – NSERC Science Odyssey

Posted on May 29, 2021

SCWIST organized a science themed treasure hunt,” STEMinist treasure hunt” for NSERC Science Odyssey 2021. The live event spanned 4 days from May 11th to May 14th, with a different hands-on science ac… Read More

From dream to reality: creating the SCWIST Science Symposium

Posted on May 28, 2021

Dr. Noeen Malik was still completing her undergrad degree when she first had the idea for a Science Symposium for younger students. “When I was in the lab, and I saw these conferences and opportuni… Read More

SCWIST Youth Scholarship helps Vancouver student reach STEM goals

Posted on May 27, 2021

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are giving more youth scholarships this year than we ever have previously. Wendy was recently awarded our Youth Skills Development Award, a $500 prize to cover pr… Read More

Annual General Meeting – 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021

SCWIST AGM – Save the date! The 40th SCWIST Annual General Meeting will be held online as follows: Date: Wed, 16 June 2021Time: 4:30–7:30pmPlace: Zoom platform All members and interested indi… Read More

SCWIST’s Volunteer of the Month Awards

Posted on May 18, 2021

SCWIST’s aim is to highlight the contributions of our volunteers and to thank them for their time and commitment. Each month, we select a Volunteer of the Month from among volunteers whose perfo… Read More

Meet legacy donors Diana Herbst and Hilda Lei Ching Quan

Posted on May 6, 2021

Donating to SCWIST is a powerful way to express your values and continue your support for STEM — now, and for future generations of STEM leaders. In the spring of 1981, six women gathered on the fl… Read More