From our volunteer Board of Directors to our team of passionate and motivated leaders in STEM, we work together to propel our mission and vision forward.

SCWIST’s distinguished past has shaped who we are since 1981 and inspires the future we’re working towards.

SCWIST collaborates with STEM leaders to engage and inspire women and girls with programs, advocacy and support networks across Canada.

SCWIST is an advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion; and supports efforts to promote equality for all, especially within STEM.

Our community-based programs show women and girls that career options in STEM are infinite.

A supportive community for immigrating women in STEM to share experiences, seek advice, and broaden networks.

Our online platform specializes in skill-sharing and building diverse connections through 360 degree mentoring.

We are working with STEM organizations to attract diverse talent and create inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.

SCWIST and WomanACT have partnered to create Safe STEM Workplaces by providing tailored support and training to companies within the STEM fields.

The STEM Streams pilot program is a free and accessible opportunity for women* who have expressed interest in pursuing a career in STEM but would like to build more pre-employment skills to feel empowered to obtain the STEM job they want.

Looking to expand your circle of professional women in STEM? Then the Wonder Women Networking Evening (WWNE) is for you.

An interactive career fair focused on connecting employers and recruiters in STEM to women and underrepresented groups across Canada.

Join a diverse community of dynamic people who love science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Share your talents, passion and commitment - as an integral part of our SCWIST volunteer team.

Directly impact women and girls in STEM by providing much-needed support for empowering, educational programs.

Your support of SCWIST programs will inspire and advance women and girls in STEM.

A SCWIST gift of membership is a unique opportunity to show your support for women and girls in STEM.

The need for diverse expertise, perspectives and voices in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields has never been more critical.

SCWIST is an advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in schools, universities, businesses and Canadian society, and supports efforts to promote equality for all, especially within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Advocacy is the most important tool we have as individuals, and as collective groups, to educate the decision-makers around us to understand how their policies affect our lives.

This toolkit is for you – to help you find resources to create positive change and reach equitable outcomes for all people in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).

The 50-30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage is an initiative in Canada aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in corporate boards and senior management positions.

SCWIST offers several scholarships to women in STEM. To apply for these SCWIST awards, you must apply through the respective institution.

This toolkit if for you - with resources to create positive change and reach equitable outcomes for all people in STEM.

Gender Diversity Papers & Infographics from Make Possible & WWEST (Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology).

Explore our diversity resources and advocacy to advance gender equality in STEM.

Attract and advance diverse talent in STEM for your organization.

Connect with SCWIST to explore diversity in STEM and advocacy work.