Events

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

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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 […]

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President’s Message

From Paloma Corvalan, President Happy new year to you all and happy 40th anniversary to SCWIST! I am in awe of the global collaboration that has resulted in us creating […]

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President’s blog Nov 2014

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We are in the midst of an important study on Status of Women in Canada and on its imperative economic and social advantages. SCWIST is engaged with full power in […]

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President’s blog Sept 2014

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MakePossible, WEB Alliance, & SCWIST Less than a month to launch our MakePossible mentorship beta version and we already have been engaged in many conversations and meetings that support its […]

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President Blog August 2014

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Throughout my many years in the corporate world, I have learned about the impact of changing the form of a team by adding/removing members and about how the famous sequence […]

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Presidents Blog: June

There are certain things at SCWIST we can predict with great certainty as it has shown in the past 33 years – the commitment of people getting engaged with the […]

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Presidents Blog: May

Our May SCWIST board meeting was mostly about the upcoming AGM which will take place on June 18th at the Brock House in Point Grey. To prepare for the AGM, […]

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Presidents Blog: April

In case you were ever wondering about how everything at SCWIST gets done, we actually meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 pm and often run until […]

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Presidents Blog: March 2014

Spring and SCWIST As a non-profit organization which has been managed mainly by volunteers since its inception in 1981, SCWIST has had a long history of creative and inspiring initiatives […]

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Presidents Blog: February 2014

As SCWIST’s Board of Directors and members gear up for one of the most exciting years for our organization, I am honoured to be called upon to take over the […]

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Presidents Blog: January 2014

Happy New Year SCWISTies! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with lots of laughter, relaxation and great food! 2014 is going to be a big year for […]

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Presidents Blog: December 2013

Season’s Greetings SCWIST Community! As I settle into my December routine of gift shopping, sugar cookie baking and getting together with family and friends, I can’t help but think about […]

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Interview with the President of SCWIST for International Innovation

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Established in the 1980s, when there was a dire need for the promotion of women in the science and technology sectors, SCWIST continues to work towards equal representation for women […]

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Presidents Blog: November 2013

A Note about Mentorship How many of you have had really amazing managers who were actually less of a boss and more of a mentor? I can recall a few […]

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Presidents Blog: October 2013

Hello SCWIST! Fall has arrived, meaning our schedules are now packed with everything from work, new projects, school, and events. Summer was spent outside, relaxing with friends or enjoying a […]

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Presidents Blog: August 2013

Dear SCWIST Community, Happy Summer! July has gone by way too fast, and I find the fabulous weather slipping away before I can enjoy it. So why can’t I slow […]

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The President’s Blog

Empowering women since 1981 I still recall my first scientific conference almost eight years ago and a feeling of total isolation upon realizing I was the only woman in the […]

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The President’s Blog

Jan 2013 Hello SCWIST Members and Friends, Happy NEW YEAR!!! “We look at the present through a rear view mirror; we walk backwards into the future” This one of my […]

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