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

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

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

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

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

Recognition & Support

Volunteers, committee members, sponsors, and other supporters are integral to SCWIST’s success.

ms infinity | Youth Engagement

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

IWIS

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

Make Possible

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

Make Diversity Possible

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

Supporting Safe STEM Workplaces

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

STEM Streams

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.

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Scholarships

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

STEM Diversity Champions Toolkit

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Defence is a place for STEM women: A panel discussion

January 30, 2023

Full STE(A)M ahead: Looking 40 years to the future!

December 22, 2022

Reflections on the Past 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

December 9, 2022

Careers in Science Communication

December 2, 2022

Raising the Bar: An Interview with Helen Sheridan of STEMCELL Technologies

November 28, 2022

Celebrating National STEM/STEAM Day every day

November 8, 2022

Discover 11 Habits Towards Optimum Energy and Time Management

October 28, 2022

SCWIST-Manitoba Lead Dr. Anju Bajaj is the recipient of two prestigious awards

October 28, 2022

SCWIST members Anja Lanz and Damineh Akhavan among winners of the 2022 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards

October 26, 2022

Élections provinciales québécoises 2022

October 2, 2022

Performing a Life Audit with a Habit and Health Coach

September 28, 2022

SCWIST scholarship winner takes her freshwater research overseas

September 12, 2022

Women In Math: Maryam Mirzakhani, Winner of the Fields Medal

August 28, 2022

Employee Resource Group (ERG) Implementation Workshop

August 27, 2022

Meet the Honey Bee Scientist: Dr. Alison McAfee

August 20, 2022

Welcoming women to Web3 at F3STIVAL

July 28, 2022

Learning and Connecting at the 2022 SCWIST Annual Career Fair

July 28, 2022

Meet SCWIST’s Board of Directors!

July 27, 2022

Pride Month 2022: Here’s to More Pride in Science!

July 4, 2022

Celebrating STEAM with Science Odyssey 2022

June 28, 2022

Event Recap: Quantum Leaps – Diverse Careers in STEM

June 28, 2022

Equal Futures 2022 – Gender Equality Summit

June 27, 2022

The Bison Science Fair Collaboration Success!

June 16, 2022

World Oceans Day: Access to Information and Sustainable Development

June 8, 2022

CCWESTT 2022 – Bold Actions to Accelerate Systemic Change

May 25, 2022

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022

May 20, 2022

Safe STEM Workplaces Literature Review

May 14, 2022

Mental Self-Care for Mamas with Careers

May 7, 2022

Event Recap: Quantum Leaps Conference Series – Where Environment Meets Tech Careers

April 28, 2022

Bison Regional Science Fair brings together students to showcase their projects

April 12, 2022

Women’s heart health: No more flying under the radar

March 30, 2022

Event Recap: 2022 Wonder Women Networking Evening

March 28, 2022

SCWIST Youth Skills Development Awardee finds her passion in tech

March 24, 2022

Achieving 50-30: Five Insights for Advocacy Champions to Help Move the Dial for Women in STEM

March 12, 2022

Mentoring Budding Young Scientists in the Bison Regional Science Fair!

February 23, 2022

Technology focused Quantum Leaps Conference Series

January 30, 2022

Girls do Science Too! Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

January 27, 2022

SCWIST Digital Literacy Scholarships Build Confidence, Skills & Career Opportunities in TECH

December 31, 2021

SCWIST-Sponsored McMaster SynBio Team Awarded Silver Medal at International Synthetic Biology Competition

December 13, 2021

Bridging the Pay Gap through Policy Action

November 26, 2021

Careers and Motherhood: An Interview with Edie Dullaghan of adMare BioInnovations

November 26, 2021

40 Years of Giving: The SCWIST Board of Directors

November 25, 2021

Get up to $10,000 to hire for a tech role

November 1, 2021

Making it Rain at SCWIST: Meet the New Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Team!

October 29, 2021

Enhancing Diversity in our STEM Community

October 29, 2021

SCWIST SIGs: Looking Towards the Future and Bringing Equity in STEM to the Forefront

October 29, 2021

SCWIST Announces New Pilot Project “Supporting Safe STEM Workplaces”

October 2, 2021

SCWIST Science Symposium Winners Announced!

September 30, 2021

International Equal Pay Day: Awareness and Action

September 27, 2021

SCWIST Collaborates with Sea Smart to Inspire Action on Ocean Conservation, Sustainability & Diversity!

August 23, 2021

SCWIST Fuels Canada’s Feminist Recovery: STEM Forward for Economic Prosperity

July 30, 2021

Revolutionizing Medicine: An Interview with Hilda Au of Acuitas Therapeutics on creating a crucial component of the COVID-19 vaccine

July 14, 2021

Indian Roots, Canadian Blooms

June 26, 2021

Indigenous Youth become Marine Biologists in Training

June 21, 2021

SCWIST’s Volunteer of the Month Awards

June 19, 2021

Please welcome our newest board members!

June 17, 2021

Statement Denouncing Anti-Muslim Hate

June 10, 2021

Message from SCWIST on Kamloops residential school discovery

June 2, 2021

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

May 29, 2021

Messages from the Board on Volunteer Appreciation Day 2021

May 29, 2021

STEMinist Treasure Hunt – NSERC Science Odyssey

May 29, 2021

From dream to reality: Creating the SCWIST Science Symposium

May 28, 2021

SCWIST Youth Scholarship helps Vancouver student reach STEM goals

May 27, 2021

Annual General Meeting – 2021

May 27, 2021

Meet legacy donors Diana Herbst and Hilda Lei Ching Quan

May 6, 2021

The value of one, the power of many

April 23, 2021

Brown Bag: Continuing to grow your career while starting a family

March 23, 2021

2021 Wonder Women Networking Evening: 30 Years Strong!

March 22, 2021

SCWIST joins allies in a joint statement on anti-Asian violence

March 19, 2021

A Year and a Half of Change for SFU President Joy Johnson

March 12, 2021

Athena Pathways advances careers of 250 Women in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

March 8, 2021

Nobelles of Medicine – Celebrating Exceptional Women Who Won the Nobel Prize in Medicine & Physiology

March 7, 2021

Annette Bergeron: Leading by example in her advocacy for equity and inclusion

February 16, 2021

Making sure my daughters love STEM

February 11, 2021

President’s Message

January 29, 2021

Brown Bag: How is Climate Change Affecting our Health?

January 24, 2021

We maintain support for Dr. Bonnie Henry

December 27, 2020

Brown Bag: Stress, Strategies, and the Importance of Self-Care

December 27, 2020

Anna Stukas: Driving Progress with Diversity

December 15, 2020

The Matilda Effect and Careers in STEM

December 1, 2020

Empowering women in underserved communities

November 25, 2020

Helping Youth Attain Science Literacy

November 12, 2020

Finding Your Own Strengths: Fariba Pacheleh’s Growth and Advocacy Throughout Her Career

October 30, 2020

Scientist Turned Politician: An Interview with Dr. Amita Kuttner about Science and Policy

October 20, 2020

The Power of Women and Negotiation in the Workplace

September 30, 2020

Pandemic Recovery Must Prioritize Equity and Inclusion

September 17, 2020

Positive Trends for Women in STEM

August 28, 2020

Girls in Tech Vancouver: Connecting Through Remote Work

August 14, 2020

Sea Smart: Inspiring Girls to Learn About the Ocean

August 10, 2020

Black Women and the Necessity of Role Models in STEM

July 29, 2020

Advancing Women in STEM: United Nations NGO Commission on Status of Women

July 28, 2020

Women as Builders: The Need for More Women in Architecture

June 30, 2020

Anti-Black Racism Statement

June 12, 2020

Annual General Meeting – 2020

May 30, 2020

Amplify the Voices of Our SCWIST Partner—Informed Opinions

May 30, 2020

Gender Bias in Academic Conferences

May 1, 2020

Introducing Zoe Elverum!

April 26, 2020

SCWIST Short Term Contract Opportunity

April 24, 2020

SCWIST Advances Gender Equality As Part Of National Call To Action

April 15, 2020

2020 Wonder Women Networking Evening

April 3, 2020

Closing the Gender Pay Gap

April 3, 2020

Women’s Role in The Race to a COVID-19 Vaccine

March 31, 2020

Call for Board Directors

March 14, 2020

The Necessity of Women in Climate Change & Environmentalism

January 15, 2020

Are Women “Made” To Create Robots?

December 11, 2019

Quantum Leaps: How STEM and Feminism are Catalysts for the Future

November 16, 2019

Oct 24-25:  Engendering Success in STEM (ESS) Consortium

November 11, 2019

SCWIST at Gender Equality Network Canada to Make DIVERSITY Possible

November 11, 2019

STEM Career Portrayal in Children’s Media

October 26, 2019

SCWIST Board & Staff 2018–2019

October 14, 2019

Girls to the Power of Math

September 29, 2019

WISDOM is Power at the University of Manitoba

September 29, 2019

Limitations of the Gender Equality Paradox

September 29, 2019

WAGE Minister Monsef Meets SCWIST & Community Partners to Advance Gender Equality Across Canada!

September 29, 2019

Lessons & Transformation: On Returning to Work

August 19, 2019

From the bench to the museum: Yukiko Stranger-Galey

July 27, 2019

Your academia experience is an asset in industry!

July 26, 2019

The Invisibility of Women of Colour in STEM

July 26, 2019

Researching the global thermometer: Martine Lizotte’s excursion to the Arctic

July 3, 2019

SCWIST: A Distinguished Past and Growing into the Future

July 1, 2019

SCWIST: Expanding Horizons since 1981, reflections on our 30th year anniversary (2014)

July 1, 2019

Opportunities For All Who Dare: Kameela Razack

June 26, 2019

Wendy Fang: SCWIST Ms. Infinity Education Scholarship Science Fair Winner

June 26, 2019

Where are all of the female winners of Nobel prizes?

June 26, 2019

One To Look Out For: Catherine Burns’ Innovative Contributions to the Advancement of Systems Design Engineering

June 1, 2019

Growing as an Energetic Girl

June 1, 2019

Flexible schedule for mothers working in STEM fields — Friend or Foe?

June 1, 2019

Building confidence in a new experience: Janice Bailey, scientific director

May 31, 2019

The Gender Hierarchy Problem in Psychology

April 30, 2019

Alexandra Nestertchouk & HopKidz: Giving parents flexible childcare options to fit their lifestyles

April 20, 2019

Vienna Lam: finalist, Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award

April 20, 2019

Space with coffee: Kate Howells on her passion for science

April 17, 2019

Making DIVERSITY Possible – One Organization At A Time

March 31, 2019

SCWIST Receives Funding to Advance Gender Equality in STEM Across Canada

March 28, 2019

Beyond STEM: STEMinar

February 15, 2019

Events round-up: December 2018

December 19, 2018

“Dream It, Be It” Career Support for Girls Conference

December 19, 2018

SCWIST seeks Indigenous Outreach Coordinators (2 positions)

November 30, 2018

Call for volunteers: Communications Team

November 14, 2018

Events Round Up: November 2018

November 13, 2018

Call for volunteers: Social Media Team

November 10, 2018

Get your tickets to the Spirit of SCWIST fundraiser 2018!

November 9, 2018

STEAM Horizon Awards: $25,000 prize for youth 16-18 years old

November 8, 2018

Volunteer

October 31, 2018

Interview with Science Communication Author: Britt Wray

October 2, 2017

SCWIST Receives Status of Women Funding for 3-year Project to Make DIVERSITY Possible!

September 8, 2017

ms infinity Youth Leadership Program: Ravina Kaur Gill

July 28, 2017

ms infinity Youth Leadership Program: Ellen Tamblyn

July 28, 2017

Statement to Status of Women Committee

May 19, 2017

June 8 at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM: Make the Change: Women in STEM TALK

May 9, 2017

Natalia Stakhanova and girls in Computer Science

February 23, 2017

Workshop Kits – February 2017

February 12, 2017

SCWIST Final Report for WWEST eng-­cite Project Emerging STEM Talent Toolkit -­ December 14, 2016

December 27, 2016

Susan Lee Lindquist (1949–2016): Biologist who found unexpected power in protein folding.

December 11, 2016

How to encourage girls to get interested in STEM

December 5, 2016

Summary of ms infinity’s participation in Science Expo

November 15, 2016

Stay tuned for our panel discussion on ‘Work-Life Balance’ to be held on Dec 13th, 2016 at Science World.

November 15, 2016

Jan 20 at 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM: WinSETT Centre is bringing the entire suite of W

October 18, 2016

Oct 15-17th 2016: SCWIST is sponsoring childcare in the genomics hackatohon event called Hackseq

October 5, 2016

Oct 6, 2016: SCWIST MakePossible Diversity by Design Workshop in Kamloops

September 27, 2016

G7- SCWIST Statement

July 11, 2016

Report from the G7 Civic Society Outreach Event

June 18, 2016

Message from the President

June 18, 2016

Helen Newton – Cariboo Mainline Regional Science Fair

June 2, 2016

Open letter to the G7 Sherpas

April 14, 2016

SCWIST Supports The For Women in Science Manifesto

April 3, 2016

Call for Applications to the SCWIST Board of Directors

March 12, 2016

Thank You!

February 12, 2016

SCWIST Special: Interview with Kimberly Voll

December 24, 2015

Calling all entrepreneurs and tech leaders

November 16, 2015

Panel discussion – Opportunities in STEM

November 16, 2015

Where Will Your Ideas Take You?

November 2, 2015

The Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing

October 2, 2015

Women in Energy Week – Vancouver Reception

September 28, 2015

SCWIST Twitter Contest

September 22, 2015

Innovators Speaker Series: STEM Talks

September 20, 2015

Take A Stand Against Shoreline Litter

September 2, 2015

Building Biotech 2015

September 1, 2015

August 2015 Newsletter

August 28, 2015

B.C. Economic Forum: Women as a catalyst for growth

August 18, 2015

Transitioning Out of Academia

August 15, 2015

Vinetta Showcase – Vancouver Startup Pitch & Panel Event

August 15, 2015

National Learn to Code Day

August 5, 2015

July 2015 Newsletter

July 30, 2015

June 2015 Newsletter

June 30, 2015

New Partnership with Digital Nova Scotia

June 8, 2015

Susan Vickers – Recipient of SCWIST Scholarship for the Banff Science Communications Program

June 5, 2015

New Partnership with D-Wave Systems

June 1, 2015

Event Recap: Brown Bag Apr 13 – Conflict Resolution

May 30, 2015

Great Women, Great Thoughts Survey

May 19, 2015

Event Recap: ms infinity Quantum Leaps Burnaby Mar 28

May 17, 2015

SCWIST Supports Grade 6 Student to Compete in Global Finals

May 17, 2015

An Interview with Dr. Allen Eaves on women, STEMCELL and SCWIST

May 9, 2015

Vote for Joanne Melville to Reduce Child Poverty

May 3, 2015

May – Catalyst for Growth Events in BC

May 3, 2015

April 2015 Newsletter

April 30, 2015

Anna Stukas, our Past President, on Importance of Gender Diversity

April 25, 2015

SCWIST Invited to House of Commons in Ottawa

April 23, 2015

SCWIST 2015 Science Fairs Provincial Award

April 19, 2015

May 14 – Inspiring Immigrant Engineering Professionals

April 16, 2015

May 7 – Entrepreneurial Toolkit Symposium

April 6, 2015

March 2015 Newsletter

March 30, 2015

Event Recap: Brown Bag UBC Mar 5 – Make Possible

March 25, 2015

ms infinity Outreach Program Received NSERC PromoScience Funding

March 19, 2015

Event Recap: Brown Bag Feb 25 – Mentorship

March 19, 2015

Connecting Employers to Immigrant Talent

March 19, 2015

Event Recap: XX Evening 2015 – Thank You Letter from Suzana

March 17, 2015

May 31 – Science Fair Fun Run

March 15, 2015

Women on Board

March 15, 2015

Event Recap: XX Evening 2015

March 14, 2015

February 2015 Newsletter

March 14, 2015

April 30 – Navigating the Politics of the Workplace Workshop

March 14, 2015

Joanne Melville nominated for 2015 YWCA Distinction Award

March 13, 2015

Event Recap: SFU & UBC Brown Bag – Make Possible

March 13, 2015

SCWIST Scholarship for Science Communications Program

March 8, 2015

Anna Stukas Honoured by Women In Energy

March 1, 2015

May 22 & 23 – Creating Connections 2015

February 21, 2015

T-shirt by Tokyo Police Club To Support SCWIST

February 21, 2015

Event Recap: UBC Brown Bag – Effective Networking

February 21, 2015

Event Recap: 2015 New Year – New Beginnings Party

February 21, 2015

UBC Brown Bag Lunch Series Mar 5

February 16, 2015

Mar 21 – BC Immigrant Professionals Conference

February 16, 2015

BrownBag Event Recap: Don’t let the bastards grind you down

February 14, 2015

January 2015 Newsletter

February 14, 2015

SFU Brown Bag Lunch Series Feb 26

February 13, 2015

Mar 28 – Quantum Leaps Burnaby Conference

February 10, 2015

Networking: Learn How To Use It Successfully To Further Your Career

February 4, 2015

XX NETWORKING EVENING 2015

February 4, 2015

Sandy Eix on What Parents can do to Encourage their Daughter to Pursue STEM

January 14, 2015

2015 SCWIST New Year – New Beginnings Party!

December 26, 2014

December 2014 Newsletter

December 14, 2014

Women in Energy Award

December 11, 2014

President’s blog Nov 2014

November 28, 2014

BrownBag Event: Finding and Giving Career Support with Fiona Brinkman

November 25, 2014

SCWIST to present to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in Ottawa on Nov 18, 2014

November 17, 2014

Member Digital Experience Coordinator

November 15, 2014

November 2014 Newsletter

November 14, 2014

BrownBag Event: Conflict Resolution for the Professional Woman – Part II

November 9, 2014

BrownBag Recap: SCWIST Review: None of us are as smart as all of us: Teamwork strategies in STEM

November 4, 2014

BrowBag Recap: Conflict Resolution for the Professional Woman

November 4, 2014

From Peru to Canada: Paving a Successful Career in Biotechnology

October 26, 2014

‘Negotiating for Success’ Workshop

October 19, 2014

Event Recap: Tools for Transitions Workshop Series

October 19, 2014

BrownBag Series: Conflict Resolution for the Professional Woman

October 15, 2014

BrownBag Series: None of us are as smart as all of us: team work strategies for STEM

October 15, 2014

October 2014 Newsletter

October 14, 2014

Save the Date! Event – Negotiating for Success Workshop – November 18th

September 28, 2014

Make Possible Mentorship Network – SCWIST Becoming Leaders Workshop

September 28, 2014

President’s blog Sept 2014

September 28, 2014

A CELEBRATION of PERSONS DAY

September 28, 2014

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