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SCWIST seeks Indigenous Outreach Coordinators (2 positions)

Posted on November 30, 2018

Contractor Opportunity – Indigenous Outreach Coordinator Description: Reporting to the Director of Youth Engagement, the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator will oversee the development and implemen… Read More

Call for volunteers: Communications Team

Posted on November 14, 2018

It is a really exciting time for the SCWIST communications committee.  We have a new website in the works, we are achieving higher social media reach numbers than ever before and we have some truly aw… Read More

Events Round Up: November 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018

*Events curated by Jean Parlina and Khristine Carino. Want to include your event? Fill out this form. HIGHLIGHTS Nov 17 – Google Dev Fest, Burnaby (12-6 pm)  Google Developers Group, Burnaby,… Read More

Call for volunteers: Social Media Team

Posted on November 10, 2018

Love social media?   Liked us on Facebook, followed us on Twitter, want us on Instagram?   Want to improve your business marketing skills and love SCWIST?   We are looking for people to implement SC… Read More

Get your tickets to the Spirit of SCWIST fundraiser 2018!

Posted on November 9, 2018

    Be there. And invite your friends! What: Spirit of SCWIST Fundraiser When: Sunday, November 18, 2018 (4:00pm to 8:00pm) Where: Steamworks Brewery, 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC The Spi… Read More

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

Posted on November 8, 2018

  Attention students, parents and teachers! Applications to the Ingenium Foundation Horizon STEAM Award has opened. The competition is open to Canadian youth, 16-18 years old, who have inspiring… Read More

Volunteer

Posted on October 31, 2018

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Can be remote):   Do you have interest in contributing to the strategic development of SCWIST?  Are you a results-oriented contributor and team collaborator with… Read More

Interview with Science Communication Author: Britt Wray

Posted on October 2, 2017

Britt Wray and the Rise of the Necrofauna Canadian storyteller Britt Wray is launching her first book: “Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction”. Dr. Olga Zamudio from… Read More

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

Posted on September 8, 2017

SCWIST is proud to announce the receipt of funding from Status of Women Canada (SWC) for a 3-year project to advance gender diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).   The new pro… Read More

Statement to Status of Women Committee

Posted on May 19, 2017

For the third time since 2014, SCWIST was invited to address the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women. This time the study was on the Economic Security of Women in Canada. Our Di… Read More