Events

Author: Ashley

Recap of IGNITE Yellowknife
/Recap of IGNITE Yellowknife We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended IGNITE Yellowknife on May 20! This was the latest stop on our IGNITE […]
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Bold, brilliant, and deeply resilient: 2SLGBTQIA+ people shaping the landscape of STEM in Canada
/Bold, brilliant, and deeply resilient: 2SLGBTQIA+ people shaping the landscape of STEM in Canada Pride Month is here, and at SCWIST, we’re coming out to honour the bold, brilliant, and […]
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Call for board members is now open!
/Call for board members is now open! SCWIST is welcoming applications for its board for 2025/2026. Please send your CV and a cover letter sharing any relevant board experience and […]
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IGNITE: SCWIST Networking Night Kicks Off in Vancouver
/IGNITE: SCWIST Networking Night Kicks Off in Vancouver SCWIST has a long-standing tradition of recognizing systemic barriers while creating spaces that ignite opportunities for women in STEM. For over three […]
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What’s Next: Continuing the Global Movement to Accelerate Action for Gender Equality – International Women’s Day 2025
/What’s Next: Continuing the Global Movement to Accelerate Action for Gender Equality – SCWIST’s Commitment to Advancing Women in STEM on International Women’s Day 2025 We join all on March […]
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Year in Review: 2024
/A Year in Review: 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a year filled with growth, innovation, and impact. From launching new initiatives to expanding […]
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Financial Literacy Month 2024
/Financial Literacy Month At the end of November we conclude Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada, and this year, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is highlighting its “Money […]
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Ignite: The Next Evolution of the Wonder Women Networking Evening
/Ignite: STEM Networking Night The Wonder Women Networking Evening is entering a new chater as Ignite: STEM Networking Night, and will be bringing mentorship, support and inspiration to communities across […]
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SCWIST Welcomes 2024/2025 Board of Directors
/SCWIST Welcomes 2024/2025 Board of Directors As we transition from celebrating Gender Equality Week, SCWIST is proud to introduce our new Board of Directors for 2024/2025. Their diverse accomplishments, experiences, […]
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STEM Explore & Quantum Leaps: Shaping Canada’s Future STEM Leaders!
/Shaping Canada’s Future STEM Leaders! As we celebrate Gender Equality Week 2024, SCWIST is excited to host STEM Explore Workshops in classrooms across Canada. We are also thrilled to announce […]
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International Equal Pay Day: Advancing Equality Beyond 2024
/International Equal Pay Day We mark September 18th as a global day of reflection to renew our efforts to address the gender pay gap alongside other countries who understand that […]
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Spotlight: 2024 SCWIST Science Fair Awardee, Stephanie Chu
/The SCWIST Science Fair Award Each year, we present the SCWIST Science Fair Award to young women in grades 8 to 10 at each of the 14 district Science Fairs […]
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Introducing our 2024/25 Board of Directors!
/Meet our new Board of Directors! SCWIST is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors. For the 43rd time, SCWIST has gathered its […]
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CCWESTT 2024: Charting a Course – Navigating Systemic Change
/Navigating Systemic Change Overcoming the systemic barriers that prevent gender equity in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and the trades is crucial for fostering innovation, economic growth and social justice. […]
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The 5th Annual Women In STEM Virtual Career Fair
/Reaching New Heights Written by Julianne Kim, Event Coordinator On May 10th, 2024, SCWIST’s 5th annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair hosted over 1000 attendees and 24 organizations for […]
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Embracing Opportunities: A Career Reflection with Eve Cline, CXO at Enavate
/Embracing Opportunities with Eve Cline, CXO at Enavate In the dynamic world of technology, career paths often wind through unexpected terrain, leading individuals to unforeseen destinations. Eve Cline, Chief Experience […]
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SCWIST recipient of 2024 SCI Canada Outreach Award for Exceptional Contributions to Science Communication and Engagement
/The Canada Outreach Award SCWIST is honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Canada Outreach Award! This award recognizes Canadian organizations that have demonstrated […]
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National Volunteer Week 2024: Every Moment Matters
/National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. This year’s theme is Every Moment Matters. At SCWIST, we understand the impact […]
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Measuring Progress: SCWIST’s Diversity Dashboard for STEM Inclusion
/The Diversity Dashboard Recognizing the need for actionable data to drive systemic change, SCWIST’s Policy and Impact Team has introduced an innovative tool: a Diversity Dashboard for science, technology, engineering […]
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Embracing Opportunities: A Career Reflection with Beatriz Rodriguez of STEMCELL Technologies
/Meet Beatriz Rodriguez of STEMCELL Technologies Dedicated to empowering scientists worldwide, STEMCELL Technologies provides innovative tools and technologies to advance research and discovery across various fields, including cell biology, immunology, […]
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Celebrating the 2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
/Hands-On Science Fun By Shirley Liu, STEM Explore BC Coordinator Picture this: A vibrant gathering where enthusiasts of all ages congregate to explore different areas of science, ranging from cutting-edge […]
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Chat with us: rendez-vous with Dr. Margaret Magdesian, CEO and founder of ANANDA Devices [Event Recap]
/Chat With Us AUTHORS: Anu Nair, Hermine Counil, Léa Lescouzères, Maritza Jaramillo In November 2023, the SCWIST-Quebec HUB held its first hybrid event as part of their wildly successful Chat […]
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Building Lasting Connection: 10 Effective Ways to Improve Your Networking Skills
/Improving Your Networking Skills Networking is a powerful tool that can change the trajectory of your professional life when it comes to unlocking a world of new opportunities in science, […]
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SCWIST’s New Project Tackling Gender-Based Violence in STEM Workplaces
/Preventing Gender-Based Violence The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is proud to announce funding support from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) for its new project, […]
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