
SCWIST-Manitoba Lead Dr. Anju Bajaj is the recipient of two prestigious awards
/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 […]
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SCWIST members Anja Lanz and Damineh Akhavan among winners of the 2022 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards
/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 […]
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Events Round Up: November 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, […]
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Mar 21 – BC Immigrant Professionals Conference
BC Immigrant Professionals Conference Date: Saturday March 21 Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (“Power of Mentorship” Panel with Ms. Anja Lanz: 12:00 – 1:00 pm) Place: Hilton Metrotown 6083 […]
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Brown Bag Series Event Recap “How to Network Better”
On November 13, 2013, SCWIST held the second Brownbag event titled “How to Network Better”. It was an interactive workshop facilitated by Wendy Turnbull, a marketing manager from BCTIA. Attendees […]
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The Chemistry of Beer “Why it looks and tastes the way it does – for the layman and scientist.”
Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology Promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science and technology The Chemistry of Beer “Why it looks and tastes the […]
Read more »SCWIST Brown Bag Lunch Series Meeting: How to Network Better!
The BrownBag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) whose purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion […]
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SCWIST presents Debbe Gervin Memorial Entrance Award
On October 4, SCWIST had the honor of presenting the Debbe Gervin Memorial Entrance Award at BCIT’s Entrance Awards Ceremony. The Debbe Gervin Memorial Entrance Award is an endowment established […]
Read more »SCWIST Meet-up – Get Back to Nature Mushroom Show
Did you know, there are thousands of wild mushroom varieties in the Lower mainland? Some are highly poisonous while others are priced for their delicious flavours, up to $100/lb for […]
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SCWIST participates in the 2013 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
On September 28, SCWIST participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, one of the largest environmental events in Canada and the third largest cleanup in the world. The annual event […]
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Explore Career Paths that Combine Life Sciences with Computer Sciences
Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology Promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science and technology SCWIST X UBC-Computer Science Presents: Explore Career Paths that Combine Life […]
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Harper Government Supports Project Aimed at Advancing Women in the Canadian Digital Economy
On October 7, the Government of Canada announced funding SCWIST for a new project to help women succeed in Canada’s technology Sector. Read the full press release here or read […]
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Tour of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre
Register here for the Tour of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre
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Event Recap: SCWIST Summer Picnic
On August 20th, the SCWIST team and members enjoyed a relaxing picnic at the Lacarno Beach. Under the gorgeous weather, we mingled while feasting on delicious food. The most popular […]
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Knowledge is Power: Ovarian Cancer Canada
Register here for the Knowledge is Power: Ovarian Cancer Canada.
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SCWIST Science Fair Award
SCWIST would like to congratulate this year’s winners of the SCWIST Science Fair award. These remarkable young women represent the next generation of women in science. Along with their $100 […]
Read more »The XX Factor: Women in Science
‘Science careers start with young girls.’ That’s the title of the Globe and Mail article by Caroline Alphonso, published Nov. 22 2012, which looks at strategies being used to attract […]
Read more »SCWIST Members in the News: Time for women to explore new career horizons
Anna Stukas, Past President of SCWIST was invited to give the keynote speech at the Minerva Foundation WomenIn™ Education Awards Lunch at the end of September and was subsequently asked to write an […]
Read more »IWIS Volunteer Featured on Global BC
Check out this Global BC news article featuring one of our IWIS volunteers, Elizabeth Velasque! Learn how businesses are finding help using Mitacs – a program that started at UBC […]
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