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Careers in Science Communication
As using digital media to communicate both science and misinformation becomes normalized, it has become crucially important to discuss how we are sharing public information regarding health, education… Read More
Events
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Implementation Workshop
On July 25th, Jillian Climie and Sophie Warwick, co-founders of The Thoughtful Co., walked us through how to implement an Employee Resource Group (ERG), delivering an easy-to-follow action plan to equ… Read More
Equal Futures 2022 – Gender Equality Summit
Several members of the SCWIST leadership team were inspired by the opportunity to participate in Equal Futures 2022 along with over 220 attendees from gender equality organizations across Canada. SCWI… Read More
Mental Self-Care for Mamas with Careers
Written by Ashley van der Pouw Kraan
We all know mothers do a hundred different things for their families every day. They find time to play with the kids, finish the chores, exercise, meal plan, gr… Read More
Event Recap: Quantum Leaps Conference Series – Where Environment Meets Tech Careers
Written by Akanksha Chudgar, and Camila Castaneda, SCWIST Communications and Events Coordinator. Edited by Ashley van der Pouw Kraan, SCWIST Communications and Events Coordina… Read More
Event Recap: 2022 Wonder Women Networking Evening
Written by Jordana Smith, WWNE Event Coordinator, Danniele Livengood, WWNE Emcee and Camila Castaneda SCWIST Communications and Events Coordinator.
On March 9, 2022, SCWIST and Science World ho… Read More
Bridging the Pay Gap through Policy Action
SCWIST was honoured to host an esteemed panel of speakers who have been championing gender equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout their careers: Olivia Chow (Former Member of Parliament and Exe… Read More
Enhancing Diversity in our STEM Community
On October 1st, the Student Biotechnology Network hosted their annual Building Biotech Expo, a leading networking event with the best and the brightest of the BC biotech and life sciences industry.… Read More
SCWIST Science Symposium Winners Announced!
For the past 15 weeks, young female scientists have been presenting their work to a panel of judges and onlookers at the SCWIST Science Symposium.
The students, still completing their undergraduate… Read More
International Equal Pay Day: Awareness and Action
SCWIST Project Manager Cheryl Kristiansen recently participated in an International Equal Pay Day event on September 18th to create awareness and encourage action towards pay equity. The Lean In Canad… Read More