Events

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 […]

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 […]

Art and Science Although art and science are often thought of as distinct entities, a closer look reveals a profound and interconnected relationship between them. Just as artists delve into […]

Reflecting on 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023, we are thrilled to present a compilation of the successes and milestones achieved throughout the past twelve months. Ranging from groundbreaking […]

STEM Streams Pilot Year We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of STEM Streams’ pilot year! STEM Streams by SCWIST is our innovative educational program designed to empower women […]

2023/24 Board of Directors SCWIST is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to our Board of Directors. Every June, SCWIST convenes members for our Annual General Meeting […]

You’re Invited to MakePossible We’re excited to announce that we’re launching a new version of MakePossible! Since our creation in 1981, SCWIST has recognized the importance of mentorship for women […]

The Undaunted Six The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) was incorporated as a society on July 30, 1981. Mary Vickers, the founding president, remembers how the […]

As we reflect on the past 40 years of work by the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, we are excited about our prospective impact for the next […]

Make DIVERSITY Possible Make DIVERSITY Possible is a SCWIST project funded by the Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada to advance gender diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering […]

Bajaj was first introduced to SCWIST when her class received a Youth Scholarship award to assist with the production of the Bison Regional Science Fair, which she founded.  She quickly […]

Celebrating BC’s Engineers and Geoscientists The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards (EGBC) recognize the exemplary and outstanding professional, technical and volunteer contributions of BC’s engineers and geoscientists. SCWIST would like […]

SCWIST is happy to announce its new board of directors! They will continue the organization’s mission to create an environment where women and girls in Canada can pursue their interest, […]

The 41st SCWIST AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 22 from 4:30-7:30pm. The event will take place on Zoom. All members and interested individuals are welcome to attend. The […]

Did you know? As SCWIST grows, expands, and connects across Canada, the Society relies on the strategic vision of its volunteer Board of Directors. Yes, volunteer! The Directors give many […]

When people ask me why I joined and volunteer with SCWIST, I tell them that I believe in the organization’s cause, am amazed at its dedication to improving the presence […]

SCWIST is pleased to announce new funding from the Department of Justice Canada for a project to support safe STEM workplaces. The project, in partnership with WomanACT, aims to prevent […]

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is proud to announce funding support from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) to fuel Canada’s feminist recovery with its […]

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 […]

At our 2021 Annual General Meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming four new members to SCWIST’s Board of Directors. Their broad range of skills and experience will be an […]

“A brutal and horrific act. We as humans condemn it and stand against hate. Love is the most precious ingredient for peace on this earth. Islam is a doctrine with […]

Content warning: anti-Indigenous violence and death. The Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line provides counselling support 24/7 to survivors of residential schools at 1-866-925-4419. On May 28, the Tk’emlúps […]

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 […]

Written by: Ashley van der Pouw Kraan Donating to SCWIST is a powerful way to express your values and continue your support for STEM — now, and for future generations […]