SCWIST

Breaking Professional Barriers and Forging a Path Forward
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Discover pathways to success in a collaborative environment, breaking down professional barriers and forging ahead toward career advancement

In professional settings, the expectation to conform often means sacrificing our true voice, yet suppressing our true voice makes us uncomfortable and not feel like our authentic selves.
If you find yourself masking your feelings to meet external expectations, it’s important to ask yourself: What is my truth? Why do I feel the need to do this?
Understanding our identity and role in the world empowers us to navigate interactions, even with those who may make us feel inadequate or vulnerable.
Whether you’re launching your career or are in a leadership role, this event will teach you simple strategies to gain insight into your own existence and equip you with valuable tools for addressing challenges in your professional journey.
Learn how to overcome obstacles in your work routine, break down barriers in your climb up the corporate ladder or tackle any hindrances to success you currently face.
Your journey to be your best self begins with self-discovery. Don’t let fear hold you back! Register now to discover how you can foster continuous personal and professional development.

Speaker

Golddy Kaur has more than three decades of MedTech experience and held many positions, including executive leadership roles. She has experience across general business management, strategy development, commercial functions, operations, engineering, quality, regulatory & clinical research. She possesses a unique blend of Med-Tech industry subject knowledge and business/financial acumen.
As part of the executive leadership roles, she coached a diverse group of individuals and personalities. She has a proven track record in consistently delivering business results, bringing innovations globally through research to commercialization stages, developing talent, and building winning teams. She focuses on achieving personal greatness and finding greatness in others to achieve business goals.
Golddy has a Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology and physics from Ranchi University, India. She started her MedTech journey in 1990 at C. R. Bard, Mississauga. She continued her education by attending several professional development programs in Canadian and US Universities including the Executive Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Maximizing Success At Work Without Burnout As A Leader & Manager
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Maximize success at work without burnout. Learn to identify stress red flags, prevent burnout and lead by example.

Maximizing Success At Work Without Burnout as a Leader and Manager
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, maintaining performance while avoiding burnout is essential for both personal well-being and team success. This workshop will equip leaders and managers with the tools and strategies necessary to cultivate a culture of resilience and productivity.
Topics covered will include:

Identifying Stress-Related Red Flags In Ourselves & Others
Prevent Workplace Burnout Within Our Team
5 Key Pillars To Prevent Chronic Stress On Your Team
The Importance Of Leading By Example

Shauna Moran
Shauna is a human-focused performance coach, facilitator, trainer and author specializing in empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, teams and professionals to achieve alignment, success and peace; in themselves and their work.
Her mission is to empower leaders and teams to develop self-awareness and sustainability practices to build emotionally healthy and thriving organizations, for the long term. shaunamoran.com

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Medicine and Medical Research
2024-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grades 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet women professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to Medicine and Medical research. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

6:00-6:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
6:25-6:50: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
6:50-7:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Ivy Mageto

Ivy Mageto, a third-year medical student at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) in Saint Kitts and Nevis, hails originally from Kenya but has called Canada home since the 10th grade. Before embarking on her medical journey, Ivy pursued an accounting diploma and business degree from BCIT with aspirations of becoming a Certified Professional Accountant, though her path took an unexpected turn.Throughout her tenure in medical school, Ivy has actively engaged with various organizations. She served as the Vice President of Because We Care at UMHS, an organization dedicated to community service, diversity, inclusion, and health education. Additionally, she contributed her time as a teaching assistant for Biostatistics and Histology courses.Presently, Ivy finds herself in Michigan State for her medical school rotations, where her passion for medicine continues to grow. Eager to share her career journey, she looks forward to the opportunities ahead.

Jessica Lovnicki

Jessica has experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the field of Oncology. With a patient-focused mindset and a strong interest in pediatrics, she continues to strive to build world-class programs that enhance children’s health. Since November 2019, she has also offered administrative support to numerous students by logging their private school and university applications. She has also provided career and education counselling to help students decide which path to pursue by providing options that offer the opportunity for fulfillment and success. Realizing her passion for teaching and working with students, she will be going back to school this fall to become a biology and chemistry teacher. With a passion for education, teaching and career guidance, she looks forward to sharing her career journey with high school girls.

Maximizing Success At Work Without Burnout
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy stress, identify burnout and implement strategies for prevention.

Maximizing Success At Work Without Burnout
Join us for an empowering workshop focused on achieving success in the workplace while maintaining mental well-being. During this workshop, we will go over:

Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress
Stress Versus Burnout
The 5 Stages Of Workplace Burnout
Prevent Workplace Burnout Within Ourselves

Shauna Moran
Shauna is a human-focused performance coach, facilitator, trainer and author specializing in empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, teams and professionals to achieve alignment, success and peace; in themselves and their work.
Her mission is to empower leaders and teams to develop self-awareness and sustainability practices to build emotionally healthy and thriving organizations, for the long term. shaunamoran.com

2024 Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair
2024-05-10 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us for an interactive career fair focused on connecting employers and recruiters in STEM to Canadian women and underrepresented groups.

The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) proudly presents our 5th annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair.
Are you actively exploring new job opportunities or seeking insights into leveraging your professional skills in today’s dynamic job market? Join us for an enriching full day dedicated to networking with potential employers, receiving career coaching support and engaging in captivating talks led by STEM leaders.
This event is committed to empowering women, the LGBTQ+ community, racialized groups, new immigrants, individuals with disabilities and other under-represented communities to accelerate their career development.
The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair caters to both early-career professionals in search of internship or employment opportunities and established professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to connect with HR managers, employers and recruiters, and engage with career coaches to further enhance their career paths.
We extend a warm invitation to women from diverse backgrounds, education levels, and career stages to join us in this inclusive and empowering event. Stay tuned for workshop details and the announcement of participating companies!
The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

Roadmap to PMP Certification: An Introductory Workshop
2024-05-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn actionable steps to begin your Project Management Professional certification.

Join us for a free workshop on Project Management Professional (PMP) certification presented by Dr. KT.
The PMP is a world-renowned certification that verifies valuable experience in leading and directing projects. And it opens doors to better jobs and projects.
During this workshop, Dr. KT will:

Explore the concept of projects and the industries that engage in them
Explain the distinction between project management and operations management
Dive into the significance of effective project management
Examine the relationship between project management and product management
Learn about various project management certifications and their benefits
Go over actionable next steps in your project management journey

This will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience to delve deeper into this crucial field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your project management skills!

Presenter:
Dr. KT, a Managing Partner at K2W Consulting And Learning Enterprise LLP, brings a wealth of expertise in various domains, including project management, product management, data management, and business analytics. With over 35 years of work experience, Dr. KT has spent 15 years in the industry, 4 years in teaching, and 17 years in consulting and training roles. Holding a Ph.D. from BITS, Pilani, Dr. KT is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Trainer by PMI and also holds a certification as a CAPM Trainer. Dr. KT’s areas of operation primarily involve consulting and training in project management, product management, data management, business analytics, and business process management. Additionally, Dr. KT serves as a visiting faculty member at esteemed institutions such as IMT Ghaziabad, SP Jain Global School of Management, BITS Pilani, and Amity University Mumbai.

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grades 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet women professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

6:00-6:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
6:25-6:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
6 :55-7:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Sandra Amador

Sandra Amador is an experienced quality professional with over 30 years in the field of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance in various manufacturing environments. She is a Chemical Engineer and has worked in a variety of industries, from pharmaceuticals, compressed gases, and welding rods, to food manufacturing, automotive, and shipbuilding. Sandra has been leading teams under different titles; her favourite title is the change agent.
She also teaches at BCIT part-time studies and the University of Manitoba flexible learning programs; the courses she delivers are related to operations management and quality, and her emphasis is on ensuring the new learners open their minds to working well with teams and managing tools effectively and with common sense.
Being a trained professional in a STEM-related field has provided many interesting learning opportunities and developed her critical thinking.
Sandra enjoys volunteering and has collaborated with other associations such as MOSAIC, Dress for Success, and Let’s Talk Science among a few others. Encouraging young generations to explore career opportunities in fields that are not traditionally the main choices is a goal close to her heart.

Hannah Shariati

Hanna is a 3rd year PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia in 2021. Throughout her undergraduate degree she had the opportunity to work in many different lab environments which gave her the ability to try many techniques and figure out what she is passionate about. These experiences included volunteering in Dr. Bruce Mathieson’s lab studying steroid hormones in goldfish brains, working for the Canadian Plant Virus Collection to classify agricultural viruses, and at Alectos therapeutics working on pre-clinical drug development for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. She currently works in Dr. Calvin Yip’s lab where she combines molecular biology, biochemistry, and cellular biology to understand how our cell’s recycling pathway, Autophagy, works in a specific and efficient manner.

Conference on gender inequalities in universities (French/English)
2024-04-18 00:00 - 01:00 (America/Montreal) | 385 R. Sherbrooke E, 385 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, QC, H2X 1E3, Canada
As part of this conference, Professor Gaudet will present her research on gender inequalities in the university environment.

Conférence sur les inégalités de genre en milieu universitaire
En partenariat avec la SCWIST, le comité d’action contre le sexisme ordinaire (CACSO) de l’Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) est très heureux de vous convier à une conférence de Stéphanie Gaudet, professeure titulaire à l’École d’études sociologiques et anthropologiques de l’Université d’Ottawa.
Dans le cadre de cette conférence, la professeure Gaudet présentera ses recherches sur les inégalités de genre en milieu universitaire. Elle expliquera en quoi les femmes réalisent encore aujourd’hui des tâches « de soin » considérées comme féminines en milieu universitaire et comment cette assignation les pénalise dans leur progression de carrière. Elle abordera les défis qui attendent les femmes souhaitant mener une carrière académique et présentera des pistes de solution, ainsi que les actions que peuvent poser les hommes souhaitant jouer un rôle d’allié.
Date : 18 avril 2024
Heure : 12 h à 13 h
Lieux : En personne au Centre Urbanisation Culture et Société (385 rue Sherbrooke E.), local 2109 ou en virtuel
L’inscription n’aura pas lieu via Eventbrite. Veuillez vous inscrire en utilisant ce lien (gratuit) : https://forms.office.com/r/Tv7MvcrUwd

À propos de la conférencière
Stéphanie Gaudet participe à de multiples initiatives visant à faire connaître les inégalités de genre qui persistent en milieu académique. À l’instar des membres du CACSO, elle est engagée à rendre les universités plus équitables, inclusives et diversifiées.
Au plaisir de vous voir en grand nombre,
Les membres du Comité d’action contre le sexisme ordinaire de l’INRS en partenariat avec la SCWIST

Conference on gender inequality in academia
In partnership with SCWIST, the Action Committee against Ordinary Sexism (ACAOS) of the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) is delighted to invite you to a lecture by Stéphanie Gaudet, full professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies.
In this conference, Professor Gaudet will present her research on gender inequalities in academia. She will explain how women still perform “care” tasks considered feminine in academia, and how this assignment penalizes them in their career progression. She will discuss the challenges facing women wishing to pursue an academic career and present possible solutions, as well as actions that men can take to play an ally role.
The event will be available with English subtitles.
Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: In person at Centre Urbanisation Culture et Société (385 Sherbrooke St. E.), room 2109 or online
Registration will not take place via Eventbrite. Please register using this link (free): https://forms.office.com/r/Tv7MvcrUwd

About the speaker
Stéphanie Gaudet is involved in a number of initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the gender inequalities that persist in academia. Like the members of ACAOS, she is committed to making universities more equitable, inclusive and diverse.
We look forward to seeing many of you there,
Members of the INRS Action committee against ordinary sexism in partnership with SCWIST

Connecting in a Digital World: Strategies to Embrace Virtual Networking
2024-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
SCWIST and iWIST have come together to bring you an opportunity to meet women in STEM and brush up on your networking skills.

Networking is not only a great way to find new job opportunities, it’s a great way to make connections with new friends and professionals who will be able to support you throughout your career journey.
Join us for an interactive and informative workshop that help you get started in networking. Professional Career Coach Sue Maitland will lead you through a short talk on how to introduce yourself before we launch into breakout rooms so you can practice your newfound skills and make connections with women in STEM from across Canada.

AGENDA

12:00pm: Introductions
12:05pm: How to Introduce Yourself with Sue Maitland
12:15pm: 5-minutes fo participants to craft their introduction
12:20pm: Breakout Rooms (x2)
12:55pm: Wrap up

SPEAKER

Sue Maitland, Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
After decades in the world of IT, in roles including programmer, project manager, recruiter, resource manager and sales executive, Sue followed her passion and trained to become a professional life coach. Accredited through the International Coach Federation at the PCC level, Sue specializes in helping other people make professional and personal transitions. She does this through presentations, online workshops and 1-on-1 coaching.
Her flagship workshop What’s Important to Me Now has helped 100’s of people get clarity on their top priorities for this phase of their life and the accompanying group mastermind helps motivate them to take action to live a life aligned with these priorities. Sue especially enjoys working with women in IT and is a sponsor of iWIST (Island Women in Science & Technology), offering a complimentary coaching session to all new members. Her Networking for Success workshop has proved invaluable to many people in career transition and her Self-Care workshop helps busy professionals put more balance in their lives.
suemaitland.com

A﻿bout SCWIST
SCWIST is a not-for-profit society that specializes in improving the presence and influence of women and girls in STEM in Canada. SCWIST promotes participation and advancement through education, networking, mentorship, collaborative partnerships and advocacy.
scwist.ca

A﻿bout iWIST
iWIST brings together women* and allies in science, technology, engineering, and math in West Coast island communities. Founded in 2011 as Island Women in Technology, the group’s mission was to offer a positive and supportive environment where women who worked in STEM could connect and build a community.
iwist.ca

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Computer Engineering and Data Science
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grades 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet women professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to Computer Engineering and Data Science. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

6:00-6:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
6:25-6:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
6 :55-7:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Imane Chafi

Imane Chafi is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering atPolytechnique Montreal while concurrently studying for a Masters ofArchitecture at the Boston Architectural College. Her research focuseson shape generation using machine learning models, with an aim toaddress sustainability challenges within the dental and architecturalsectors. Having previously graduated from McGill with a degree inSoftware Engineering, Imane brings a diverse skill set to herinterdisciplinary work. During her undergraduate studies, she servedas the VP Communications of the engineering society and participatedin the rocketry team. She is also currently the VP Communications ofthe association for graduate studies at Polytechnique Montreal. Beyondher academic pursuits, Imane has co-written two anthologies, and isdedicated to advocating for women in STEM field. She also offersmentorship to students interested in research careers. Feel free toconnect with her through LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/imane-chafi/

Riya Eliza Shaju

Riya is a graduate student, currently pursuing her master’s in Data Science at the University of British Columbia. With a background as a Machine Learning mentor at Google Explore ML and Kaggle X, she is dedicated to making data science more accessible to beginners. She actively contributes to open-source projects in data science and has created a collection of beginner-level projects to support aspiring data scientists. In addition, she mentors individuals in the field of machine learning, helping them develop their skills and achieve their goals. She is a contributing member of various tech communities in and around Vancouver, where she actively supports initiatives aimed at advancing the field of data science.

Celebrating Women's History Month:A Day in the Life of Infosys Team Members
2024-03-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for an exclusive insider journey into Infosys, one of the world’s leading IT consulting and services companies.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Day in the Life of an Infosys Team Members

Event Highlights
Join us for an exclusive event where you’ll hear directly from a panel of Infosys professionals as they talk about the skillsets and opportunities available in Canada.
Following, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A session with the expert panellists. This is your chance to get firsthand knowledge, advice, and perspectives from those who have had successful careers at Infosys.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step into the shoes of Infosys professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the exciting and impactful work they do. Whether you’re a student aspiring to join the tech industry or a seasoned professional looking for inspiration, “A Day in the Life: Infosys” promises to be an enlightening and enriching virtual experience.
About Infosys
With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, Infosys expertly steers clients in more than 56 countries as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. Infosys enables them with an AI-first core, empowers the business with agile digital at scale and drives continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from their innovation ecosystem. Infosys is deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair
Infosys is proud to be a partner of SCWIST’s Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair, an event dedicated to empowering and advancing women, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, racialized communities, new immigrants, individuals with disabilities and other under-represented groups accelerate their career development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Register for the Career Fair.

Pathways to Biotech: Navigating your Science Career
2024-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for an exclusive event where you’ll hear directly from STEMCELL Technologies professionals.

Event Highlights
Join us for an exclusive event where you’ll hear directly from a panel of STEMCELL Technologies professionals and gain insights into their roles, experiences and the diverse opportunities within STEMCELL Technologies.
Following the event, there will be a live Q&A session with the expert panellists.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from STEMCELL Technologies professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the exciting and impactful work they do. Whether you’re a student aspiring to join the tech industry or a seasoned professional looking for inspiration, this event will be an enlightening and enriching virtual experience.
About STEMCELL Technologies
STEMCELL Technologies is a company of Scientists Helping Scientists. United in our efforts to enable scientific research and discovery, STEMCELL provides specialized cell culture media, cell separation technologies, instruments, accessory products, and educational resources to scientists working in stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research in over 70 countries. Founded in Vancouver in 1993, STEMCELL is now Canada’s largest biotechnology company, and offers exciting career opportunities at and away from the bench.
The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair
STEMCELL Technologies is proud to be a partner of SCWIST’s Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair, an event dedicated to empowering and advancing women, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, racialized communities, new immigrants, individuals with disabilities and other under-represented groups accelerate their career development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Register for the Career Fair.

Wonder Women Networking Evening
2024-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Grow your professional network as you meet and mingle with students, professionals and STEM leaders.

The Wonder Women Networking Evening will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is excited to once again host the Wonder Women Networking Evening. This networking event has been going on for more than 33 years, and this is our fourth year hosting it online for women across Canada.
Designed specifically for university students, early career professionals and those considering a career change, you’ll connect with some incredible “Wonder Women” in STEM who are successful in their fields and passionate about sharing their expertise with the next generation of STEM professionals.

“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” – Michele Jannae

We’ll be meeting on Whova, and using breakout rooms for a few rounds of networking between attendees and Wonder Women mentors. Each room will be hosted by two Wonder Women in the same or similar fields, and attendees will be assigned to rooms based on the fields they are interested in. You’re free to select as many topics as you like from our list, but please note that we can only use 2-3 of them to assign you to 2-3 different rooms. You’ll receive the “WWNE Field Guide” ahead of time to learn about the various Wonder Women mentors.
Not sure how to network, and virtually? Not to worry – just show up with a question or two, ready to listen, but we’ll start the night off with some networking “how-tos” and provide some tips along the way.
This event was created for those who identify as women in STEM fields, due to a lack of networking opportunities for women. To further our goal of supporting those under-represented in STEM, we invite participants and mentors who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, two-spirit, or gender questioning as long as the framing of the event as a women’s networking space does not feel incongruent with your identity.
Don’t miss this lively evening of networking and fun—register to save your spot today!
The Wonder Women Networking Evening will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Structural and Chemical Engineering
2024-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grades 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet women professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to engineering – particularly Structural engineering and Chemical engineering. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

6:00-6:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
6:25-6:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
6 :55-7:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Marie Wood

Marie Wood, P.Eng is a professional engineer in the field of Structural Engineering. She works for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as a Senior Asset Renewal Engineer, looking after the management of the bridge, culvert, and retaining wall structural inventory for MoTI’s Northern Region. Prior to this, Marie held positions as a bridge designer, bridge inspector, and construction coordinator. Marie graduated from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology. Marie currently lives in Prince George, BC with her fiancee and their golden retriever.

Dalia Allouss

Dalia Allouss holds a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry and Chemometrics from Hassan II University in Morocco and is currently a dedicated Ph.D. candidate pursuing her second doctorate in Chemical Engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke. With a passion for sustainable solutions, Dalia’s research focuses on the valorization of waste biomass into valuable products for environmental applications. In addition to her contributions in the academic sector, Dalia is enthusiastic about community involvement. She previously served as a volunteer for the eMonitoring program at SCWIST-MS Infinity Program. She is currently a member of the IYCN Public Outreach Team.

The Power of Why
2024-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to learn how to leverage the power of curiosity to continuously find – or create – meaning in one’s work.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

The Power of Why

For many women, a career in STEM is rooted in the desire to have a positive impact on the world. But when you finally make it into the workforce, you’re drowning in paperwork and struggling to connect your work with its impact on society. In this session, I explore how to leverage the power of curiosity to continuously find – or create – meaning in one’s work. I share the evolution of my personal “why” throughout my career, and how curiosity has enabled me to find new ways to create a positive impact – whether on the people around me or the products I build.

SPEAKERS

Jasmine Shaw

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and others. You, therefore, are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at commsevents@scwist.ca.

Creating Space for the Change you Envision
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to learn how to harness change, rather than be hindered by it, to unlock opportunities for growth in one’s career.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

Creating Space for the Change you Envision

In the fast-paced world that is a STEM career, change is about the only constant that you can rely on – gone are the days of working at the same company for 30 years. In this session, I explore how to harness change, rather than be hindered by it, to unlock opportunities for growth in one’s career. I offer a new perspective for looking at career change through a lens of learning, rather than seeing it as a failure. I share my personal experiences with pivoting several times throughout my career – from a degree in biomedical engineering to working in defence, from defence to enterprise SaaS, from a soul-crushing layoff to a Senior Project Manager – and how I used those redirects as critical learning moments to identify what I want, and more importantly, what I don’t want, out of my career.

SPEAKERS

Jasmine Shaw

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and others. You, therefore, are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at commsevents@scwist.ca.

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Astronomy, Physics and Math
2024-01-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from Grade 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to astronomy, physics and math. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

5:00-5:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
5:25-5:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
5 :55-6:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Kirkey
Jennifer has been teaching physics and astronomy at Douglas College for more than thirty years. She volunteers with Science World’s Scientist in the School programs which involves running hands on workshops in elementary school classrooms. She never passes up a chance to share her love of the stars by being an active member of the local Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

Nuiok Dicaire
Nuiok work as a Research Scientist at a quantum software company where she improves the accuracy and usefulness of quantum computations. She has a background in both Physics and Mathematics. She started her studies with a joint degree in Physics and Mathematics at the University of Ottawa, then moved on to a Masters in Mathematics at the University of Calgary and a PhD in Informatics at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. During her studies she completed, among others, an internship in theoretical nuclear physics at TRIUMF in Vancouver and one in experimental high-energy physics at CERN in Geneva. She also held fellowship at the University of Kyoto last year and she is now working in Sydney, Australia. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.

Overcome Your Resistance and Embrace Virtual Networking
2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Meet women in STEM and brush up on your networking skills.

Networking is not only a great way to find new job opportunities, it’s a great way to make connections with new friends and professionals who will be able to support you throughout your career journey.
Join us for an interactive and informative workshop that help you get started in networking. Professional Career Coach Sue Maitland will lead you through a short talk on how to introduce yourself before we launch into breakout rooms so you can practice your newfound skills and make connections with women in STEM from across Canada.

AGENDA

12:00pm: Introductions
12:05pm: How to Introduce Yourself with Sue Maitland
12:15pm: 5 minutes for participants to craft their introduction
12:20pm: Breakout Rooms (x2)
12:55pm: Wrap up

SPEAKER

Sue Maitland, Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
After decades in the world of IT, in roles including programmer, project manager, recruiter, resource manager and sales executive, Sue followed her passion and trained to become a professional life coach. Accredited through the International Coach Federation at the PCC level, Sue specializes in helping other people make professional and personal transitions. She does this through presentations, online workshops and 1-on-1 coaching.
Her flagship workshop What’s Important to Me Now has helped 100’s of people get clarity on their top priorities for this phase of their life and the accompanying group mastermind helps motivate them to take action to live a life aligned with these priorities. Sue especially enjoys working with women in IT and is a sponsor of iWIST (Island Women in Science & Technology), offering a complimentary coaching session to all new members. Her Networking for Success workshop has proved invaluable to many people in career transition and her Self-Care workshop helps busy professionals put more balance in their lives.
suemaitland.com

A﻿bout SCWIST
SCWIST is a not-for-profit society that specializes in improving the presence and influence of women and girls in STEM in Canada. SCWIST promotes participation and advancement through education, networking, mentorship, collaborative partnerships and advocacy.
scwist.ca

A﻿bout iWIST
iWIST brings together women* and allies in science, technology, engineering, and math in West Coast island communities. Founded in 2011 as Island Women in Technology, the group’s mission was to offer a positive and supportive environment where women who worked in STEM could connect and build a community.
iwist.ca

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Astrophysics and Chemistry
2023-12-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from Grade 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to astronomy, physics and chemistry. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

5:00-5:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
5:25-5:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
5 :55-6:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Dr. Tong Li
Dr. Tong Li is a material innovator and a scientist entrepreneur. She graduated from University of Victoria as a Ph.D. in Chemistry and received MBA certificate from an entrepreneur training program (i2I) at Beedie School of Business in Simon Fraser University. She co-founded a start up – Poly V Technology Inc. in 2021, where she brings the novel material she co-invented during her PhD to the market. Since 2016, Dr. Tong Li started her journey as a teaching assistant and a mentor. She taught many undergrad students and mentored several young scientists. She served in “Women In Science” organization as a mentor and influenced next generation female scientists. She believes a mentorship for young talented individuals is necessary and valuable. Her experience as a product line manager in new energy industry, a postdoc fellow in University of British Columbia and a new material developer in bio-sensor field make her start thinking that: PhD can do multiple things out of academia. HirePhD is dedicated to help talents with advanced degrees to build their successful career path. Dr. Li found this perfectly aligns with her vision. So she joined HirePhD in 2023 to help the community.

Dr. Sarah Sadavoy

Dr. Sarah Sadavoy is an observational astronomer and professor in the physics department at Queen’s University. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree from York University and then Masters of Science and Doctoral degrees from the University of Victoria. After her doctorate, she worked as a researcher in Germany and in the US before returning to Canada to become a professor at Queen’s. Her research specialization is studying the formation of new stars and planets through observations from telescopes and telescope arrays. As a professor at Queen’s University, she teaches physics and astrophysics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, supervises students through research projects, and strives to share her passion in physics through various outreach programs to inspire the next generation of astrophysicists and astro-enthusiasts!

Advocating for Yourself at Work
2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us in the next workshop in the SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co series to learn communicating what you need to be successful in your role.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

T﻿his event is part of a series of workshops with SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co.
Check out the other available workshops:

Building Your Career Plan. November 7th, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)
Career Boost: Authentic Networking for Impact. November 15th, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)

ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF AT WORK

This workshop will help you understand your value, and teach you how to communicate what you need to be successful in your role. We’ll review how to articulate your strengths and identify any specific needs that will help you grow professionally. This workshop is led by Sophie Warwick, who specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups, and Jillian Climie, who has spent her career in executive compensation. Key takeaways from this workshop include:

Understanding your strengths and unique skill-set.

Understanding your non-negotiables & where you do, and don’t, have room
for flexibility.

Setting the stage for a positive & productive conversation that serves you
and your employer.

Communicating your value clearly and concisely.

Identifying and prioritizing key elements that will make you more successful
in your role.

SPEAKERS

J﻿illian Climie
Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co-Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

S﻿ophie Warwick
Sophie Warwick, Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups and advocacy groups. She uses her data analysis expertise from her engineering background to define targets and track growth and retention. In 2018, she Co-Founded Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE), a non-profit organization with over 500 members and monthly events to support and empower women in engineering. She co-founded The Thoughtful Co so she could build more gender inclusive workplaces and build representation of women at senior levels in all industries.

A﻿bout the Thoughtful Co:
We support women in understanding and negotiating their compensation, and advise employers on policies to improve gender equity in the workplace. Using our team’s deep expertise in compensation, we empower women to feel confident in asking for the compensation they deserve. Compensation includes salary, bonus, stock options, restricted share units, benefits, role scope, vacation, severance, RRSP/401Ks/ESPPs, non-competes, allowances, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and more.
Please reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about our services, or just to chat!
Email: contact@thethoughtfulco.net, Website: www.thethoughtfulco.net, Instagram: @thethoughtful.co, Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/the-thoughtful-co

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and others. You, therefore, are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at commsevents@scwist.ca.

Chat with us: rendez-vous with Dr. Margaret Magdesian
2023-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Montreal) | INRS Armand-Frappier Health and Biotechnology Centre, 531 Boulevard des Prairies, Salle Pasteur, Bâtiment 18 / Pasteur room, Building 18, Laval, QC, H7V 1B7, Canada
Are you wondering what to do after your master’s, doctorate, or postdoctoral fellowship? Learn about science careers outside of academia.

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology – Quebec (SCWIST – Quebec) invites you to hear the experiences and perspectives of Dr. Margaret Magdesian, the CEO and founder of ANANDA Devices.
Are you wondering what to do after your master’s, doctorate, or postdoctoral fellowship? Learn about science careers outside of academia.
Join us on Wednesday, November 22nd, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm EDT (Montreal time) for the next edition of the Chat with Us series, where we go over the “Ins and Outs” of science jobs outside academia. We will have a great opportunity to learn the Ins and Outs of scientific positions at a start-up biotechnology company.
For the first time, this event will be hybrid! A free lunch and networking session will follow our speaker’s talk.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network and learn about the advice of Dr. Magdesian, such as:

Her career path
The role of an CEO and founder of ANANDA Devices
Accessibility and impacts in science & technology.

We strongly encourage you to interact with our speaker and to ask questions during the event.
We can’t wait to see you! Stay tuned for additional information.
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La Société canadienne des femmes en science et technologie – Québec (SCWIST – Québec) vous invite à partager les expériences et les perspectives de Dr. Margaret Magdesian, PDG et fondatrice d’ANANDA Devices.
Vous vous demandez quoi faire après votre maîtrise, votre doctorat ou votre bourse postdoctorale ? Vous voulez tout simplement en savoir plus sur les carrières scientifiques à l’extérieur du milieu universitaire ?
Joignez-vous à nous le mercredi 22 novembre de 12h à 13h HAE (heure de Montréal) pour la prochaine édition de la série Chat with Us – ” Les tenants et les aboutissants ” des emplois scientifiques en dehors du milieu universitaire. Nous aurons l’occasion d’apprendre les tenants et les aboutissants des postes scientifiques au sein d’une jeune entreprise de biotechnologie.
Pour la première fois, cet événement sera hydride ! Un déjeuner gratuit et une session de réseautage suivront l’exposé de notre conférencière.
Ne manquez pas cette opportunité unique de réseauter et découvrir les conseils du Dr. Magdesian, notamment sur :

Son parcours
Le rôle d’un.e PDG et fondatrice d’ANANDA Devices
L’accessibilité et l’impact des différents postes dans le domaine des sciences et de la technologie.

Nous vous encourageons vivement à interagir avec notre invitée et à lui poser des questions au cours de l’événement.
Nous avons hâte de vous voir ! Restez à l’écoute pour plus d’informations.

SPEAKER

Dr. Margaret Magdesian
Dr. Margaret Magdesian, PhD, is the CEO and founder of ANANDA Devices, a Montreal-based company commercializing some of the technology she developed for faster evaluation of toxicity and efficacy of medications directly on human-derived neurons organized on a chip.
Dr Magdesian’s technology is being used by leading biopharmaceutical companies to accelerate drug development in 14 countries. She was also nominated to 25 awards in science and innovation, including the Top 10 Quebec Discovery of the Year 2016, 2017 L’Oréal Women in Digital, 2018 SheEO in Canada, and 2019 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, 2020 Bayer Innovation. Dr Magdesian is an INSEAD fellow for entrepreneurship and she also dedicates her time to support scientific entrepreneurship and innovation. She is a judge and mentor of the Cartier Pioneer Science Entrepreneurship Award and the Vice-President of the Society of Toxicology of Canada.
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Dr. Margaret Magdesian, Ph.D., est la PDG et fondatrice d’ANANDA Devices, une entreprise basée à Montréal qui commercialise une partie de la technologie qu’elle a développée. Cette méthode innovante permet une évaluation plus rapide de la toxicité et de l’efficacité des médicaments directement testés sur des neurones dérivés de l’homme organisés sur une puce.
La technologie du Dr. Magdesian est utilisée au niveau international (dans 14 pays) par de grandes entreprises biopharmaceutiques ayant pour but d’accélérer le développement de médicaments. Dr. Magdesian a par ailleurs été nominée pour 25 prix en science et innovation, notamment la Découverte de l’Année au Québec en 2016, le Prix L’Oréal Women in Digital en 2017, le Prix SheEO au Canada en 2018, le Prix Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards en 2019, ainsi que le Prix Bayer Innovation en 2020. Elle est également membre du corps professoral de l’INSEAD en entrepreneuriat et consacre son temps à soutenir l’entrepreneuriat scientifique et l’innovation. Elle est juge et mentore pour le Prix Cartier Pioneer Science Entrepreneurship Award et vice-présidente de la Société de Toxicologie du Canada.

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others. You therefore are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at marketing_events@scwist.ca.

Career Boost: Authentic Networking for Impact
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us in the next workshop in the SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co series to learn about essential networking strategies.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

T﻿his event is part of a series of workshops with SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co.
Check out the other available workshops:

Building Your Career Plan. November 7th, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)
Advocating for Yourself at Work. November 29, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)

CAREER BOOST: AUTHENTIC NETWORKING FOR IMPACT

This workshop guides attendees on how to network with confidence and build meaningful long-term connections. Participants will learn essential networking strategies that go beyond mere introductions, focusing on creating authentic relationships that foster professional growth. You’ll acquire the skills to navigate networking events, leverage your existing connections, and leave a lasting impression in your industry. This workshop is led by Sophie Warwick, who specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups, and Jillian Climie, who has spent her career in executive compensation. Key takeaways from this workshop include:

Approach networking with a purpose and alignment with career goals.
Understand the importance of genuine interactions.
Craft and deliver a compelling elevator pitch that succinctly communicates your professional value.
Build lasting relationships through thoughtful communication.
Gain insights into maintaining and nurturing your network over time.

SPEAKERS

J﻿illian Climie
Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co-Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

S﻿ophie Warwick
Sophie Warwick, Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups and advocacy groups. She uses her data analysis expertise from her engineering background to define targets and track growth and retention. In 2018, she Co-Founded Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE), a non-profit organization with over 500 members and monthly events to support and empower women in engineering. She co-founded The Thoughtful Co so she could build more gender inclusive workplaces and build representation of women at senior levels in all industries.

A﻿bout the Thoughtful Co:
We support women in understanding and negotiating their compensation, and advise employers on policies to improve gender equity in the workplace. Using our team’s deep expertise in compensation, we empower women to feel confident in asking for the compensation they deserve. Compensation includes salary, bonus, stock options, restricted share units, benefits, role scope, vacation, severance, RRSP/401Ks/ESPPs, non-competes, allowances, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and more.
Please reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about our services, or just to chat!
Email: contact@thethoughtfulco.net, Website: www.thethoughtfulco.net, Instagram: @thethoughtful.co, Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/the-thoughtful-co

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and others. You, therefore, are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at commsevents@scwist.ca.

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Clinical Research and Biochemistry
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grade 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to Clinical Research in Oncology and Pediatrics as well as Biochemistry and Teaching. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they joined university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

5:00-5:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
5:25-5:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
5﻿:55-6:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

Jessica Lovnicki
Jessica has experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the field of Oncology. With a patient-focused mindset and a strong interest in pediatrics, she continues to strive to build world-class programs that enhance the health of children across Canada. Hoping to make a career change, she will be applying to teacher’s education programs this fall. Since November 2019, Jessica has offered administrative support to numerous students by logging their university applications and has been providing career as well as education counselling to help students decide which path to pursue. She has been providing students options that offer the opportunity for fulfillment and success. As a Supported Learning Groups Leader at the University of Guelph, she collaborated with the Faculty of Science to create presentation material and help educate faculty on the role of facilitated learning in a students’ continual education. With a passion for clinical research, education, teaching and career guidance, she looks forward to sharing her career journey with high school girls.

Melody Cheng
Melody is a Fourth-year honors Biochemistry student at the University of British Columbia. She is originally from Taiwan, but has been living in Canada since the seventh grade. In addition to her studies, she is also the proud founder of STEM Vision, a hands-on STEM program that’s all about making science fun and accessible for children. She eagerly awaits sharing her experiences, passion for science, and how to make a quantum leap in our educational journeys together!

Building Your Career Plan
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us in the next workshop in the SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co series to learn about building your career plan.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

T﻿his event is part of a series of workshops with SCWIST x The Thoughtful Co.
Check out the other available workshops

﻿Career Boost: Authentic Networking for Impact. November 15th, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)
Advocating for Yourself at Work. November 29, 2023. 12pm-1pm PST (Virtual)

B﻿UILDING YOUR CAREER PLAN

This workshop will support attendees in building out a concrete career map that sets the stage for them to achieve their goals. We’ll work on actionable planning you can start today, that will help you get to where you want to be in the future. This workshop is led by Sophie Warwick, who specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups, and Jillian Climie, who has spent her career in executive compensation. Key takeaways from this workshop include:

The specific steps to take to help you build out your career plan.
Information gathering – both externally, and within yourself.
What should, and should not be, included in a career map.
The importance of using goals, metrics and timelines.
How to address biases women face as they move up in their careers.

SPEAKERS

J﻿illian Climie
Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co-Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

S﻿ophie Warwick
Sophie Warwick, Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups and advocacy groups. She uses her data analysis expertise from her engineering background to define targets and track growth and retention. In 2018, she Co-Founded Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE), a non-profit organization with over 500 members and monthly events to support and empower women in engineering. She co-founded The Thoughtful Co so she could build more gender inclusive workplaces and build representation of women at senior levels in all industries.

A﻿bout the Thoughtful Co:
We support women in understanding and negotiating their compensation, and advise employers on policies to improve gender equity in the workplace. Using our team’s deep expertise in compensation, we empower women to feel confident in asking for the compensation they deserve. Compensation includes salary, bonus, stock options, restricted share units, benefits, role scope, vacation, severance, RRSP/401Ks/ESPPs, non-competes, allowances, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and more.
Please reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about our services, or just to chat!
Email: contact@thethoughtfulco.net, Website: www.thethoughtfulco.net, Instagram: @thethoughtful.co, Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/the-thoughtful-co

Photo and Video Consent
By registering for the event, you understand that the session may be video recorded and/ or photos will be taken for use in SCWIST digital communication platforms, including but not limited to the SCWIST website, e-newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and others. You, therefore, are providing consent for your image and voice to be used by SCWIST for free and in perpetuity.
If you do not want your image to be captured in video or photographically, please ensure that your camera is off during the session.
Questions and Feedback
For questions about the event, or to sign up as a speaker, please contact the Communications and Events team, by email at commsevents@scwist.ca.

Quantum Leaps Career Conference - Uro-Oncology, Biochemistry and Teaching
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
This is a career conference event for high school girls to interact with women professionals in STEM and learn about science careers.

Since 1981, SCWIST has made great strides in promoting and empowering women in STEM. When you register, please consider adding a small donation to support our programs so all interested women and girls can see where a future in STEM can take them.

SCWIST Quantum Leaps is a virtual career conference uniquely designed for girls from grade 8-12 interested in or curious to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This conference gives girls a glimpse into what women in STEM fields do in their careers.
During these events, girls can meet professionals who have been successful in their STEM fields and meet other like-minded girls who have similar aspirations and interests. This event will help them know more about the STEM fields they are interested in and discover new STEM fields. Quantum Leaps also aims to aid students in the transition between high school and higher education.
This particular Quantum Leaps event will focus on women professionals working in careers related to urology, oncology, biochemistry and teaching. They also have expertise in science communication and facilitating learning. Did they have a fixed plan for what they would like to do five years after high school? How do they ease into changing their career focus? Did they know that they wanted to pursue these careers when they were in university? Girls will get the opportunity to interact with these women to get the answers they need at the event.

AGENDA

5:00-5:25: Speaker 1 and Q&A session
5:25-5:55: Speaker 2 and Q&A session
5﻿:55-6:00 Conclusion

SPEAKERS

﻿Dr. Julie Grondin
Julie is originally from small town in northern Ontario.She has a BScH and PhD in biochemistry from Queen’s University (Kingston, ON). She also did her postdoctoral fellowships at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Lethbridge, AB) and the Michael Smith Laboratories at UBC (Vancouver, BC).
She is currently a high school science and math (French Immersion) teacher in Richmond, BC. She has volunteered with SCWIST (msInfinity) and the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF) since 2017. This year, she is Vice-Chair of the GVRSF.
Folks can find her on Twitter @jmlgrondin
Pronouns: she/her

Dr. Sandra Kim
Sandra is currently a Uro-oncology fellow at the University of British Columbia, based at Vancouver General Hospital. She did her medical school and undergrad (in immunology and microbiology) at UBC and Residency in Urology at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

Chat with us: rendez-vous with the CEO of Optonique
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Chat with us: rendez-vous avec une cadre de direction d’Optonique – le Pôle d’excellence en photonique du Québec

Are you wondering what to do after your master’s, doctorate, or postdoctoral fellowship?
Want to learn about science careers outside of academia?
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology – Quebec (SCWIST – Quebec) invites you to hear the experiences and perspectives of Dr. Madison Rilling, an Executive Officer at Optonique.
Join us for a live chat on Thursday, October 12th, at 12:00 pm EDT (Montreal time) for the next edition of the Chat with Us series – “Ins and Outs” of science jobs outside academia. We will have a great opportunity to learn the Ins and Outs of scientific positions at non-profits.
Various topics will be discussed, such as:

The role of an Executive Officer at Optonique
Madison’s career path
Accessibility and impacts in science & technology

We strongly encourage you to interact with our speaker and to ask questions during the event.
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Vous vous demandez quoi faire après votre maîtrise, doctorat ou stage postdoctoral?
Vous voulez en savoir plus sur les carrières scientifiques en dehors du milieu universitaire?
La Société des Canadiennes en Science et Technologie – Québec (SCWIST – Québec) vous invite à entendre les expériences et les perspectives du Dr Madison Rilling, une dirigeante chez Optonique.
Joignez-vous à nous pour un chat en direct le jeudi 12 octobre à 12h00 EDT (heure de Montréal) pour la prochaine édition de la série Chat with Us – “Ins and Outs” des emplois scientifiques à l’extérieur du milieu universitaire. Nous aurons une excellente occasion d’apprendre les tenants et les aboutissants des postes scientifiques dans les organismes à but non lucratif.
Divers sujets seront abordés, tels que :

Le rôle d’un dirigeant chez Optonique
Le parcours professionnel de Madison
A﻿ccessibilité et impacts en science et technologie

Nous vous encourageons fortement à interagir avec notre conférencier et à poser des questions pendant l’événement.
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SPEAKER

Madison Rilling BSc. MSc. PhD in Physics
Dr. Madison Rilling is Executive Director of Optonique, a non-profit dedicated to growing Québec’s and Canada’s photonics community and leveraging the enabling capabilities of light-based technologies. In her role, she serves as a knowledge-broker between industry, academia and government, being involved in innovation, trade and workforce policy development, as well as diplomatic efforts at both the provincial and federal levels.
Madison holds a Joint Honours in Math and Physics (McGill University, 2014), Master’s in Medical Physics (ULaval, 2016) and a PhD in Physics (ULaval, 2020), after which she worked as a clinical medical physicist in radiation oncology. She was a student advisor to Québec’s Chief Scientist (2016-2019) and a member of Canada’s Chief Science Advisor’s inaugural Youth Council (2020-2023), acting as a strong advocate at the science-policy interface for the next generation of scientists.
As an Action Canada Fellow and 2021 Optica Pivoting Fellow, Madison is committed to building bridges between science & society, namely through public policy. She contributes her expertise as board member, mentor, and volunteer within local and international scientific and policy-focused organizations. Over the years, Madison co-led several initiatives for girls and women in STEM within her community as well as creative science outreach projects like La Terrasse Optique. Born and raised in Québec City, Madison loves to be outdoors – either (ultra)trail running, playing beach volleyball, or cycling.

Madison est directrice générale d’Optonique, une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée au développement de la communauté photonique québécoise et canadienne ainsi qu’à la promotion des capacités habilitantes des technologies basées sur la lumière. Elle agit à l’interface des milieux industriel, académique et gouvernemental, participant à l’élaboration de politiques en matière d’innovation, de commerce et de main-d’œuvre, ainsi qu’à des efforts diplomatiques aux niveaux provincial et fédéral.
Madison est titulaire d’un double baccalauréat en mathématiques et physique (Université McGill, 2014), d’une maîtrise en physique médicale (ULaval, 2016) et d’un doctorat en physique (ULaval, 2020), après quoi elle a travaillé comme physicienne médicale clinique en radio-oncologie. Elle a été conseillère étudiante du Scientifique en chef du Québec (2016-2019) et membre du premier conseil-jeunesse de la conseillère scientifique en chef du Canada (2020-2023), agissant comme porte-voix de la relève scientifique à l’interface science et politique.
En tant que Fellow d’Action Canada et Pivoting Fellow d’Optica, Madison poursuit son engagement à bâtir des ponts entre la science et la société. Elle contribue son expertise en tant que membre de conseil d’administration, mentore et bénévole dévouée au sein d’organisations locales et internationales. Au fil des ans, Madison a codirigé plusieurs initiatives pour les filles et les femmes en STIM, ainsi que des projets créatifs de vulgarisation scientifique comme La Terrasse Optique. Originaire de Québec, Madison adore le plein air, particulièrement la course (ultra)trail, le volleyball de plage et le vélo.

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Overcome Your Resistance and Embrace Virtual Networking
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)

Unlocking the Value of Gender Equity at Work
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us for a virtual workshop to learn the benefits of gender equity in the workplace.

SCWIST and The Thoughtful Co. have joined forces again to bring you an educational and interactive workshop about Unlocking the Value of Gender Equity at Work.

Did you know share price performance can be almost 50% higher when women are well represented at the top of employers? This workshop outlines how gender equity in the workplace enhances long-term financial performance, creates innovation, facilitates retention, and builds culture. We leave time for group discussion and Q&A to ensure all your questions are answered. This workshop is led by Sophie Warwick, who has spent her career in structural engineering and specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing ERGs and advocacy groups.
Key takeaways from this workshop include:

Understanding the financial implications of employee retention.
Learning the impact diversity has on creative innovation and responsive strategies.
Understanding the improvements on employee performance.
Attracting top talent in a workforce that seeks employers with values alignment.
Learning the financial benefits of diversity in leadership.

SPEAKERS

S﻿ophie Warwick
Sophie Warwick, Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups and advocacy groups. She uses her data analysis expertise from her engineering background to define targets and track growth and retention. In 2018, she Co-Founded Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE), a non-profit organization with over 500 members and monthly events to support and empower women in engineering. She co-founded The Thoughtful Co so she could build more gender inclusive workplaces and build representation of women at senior levels in all industries.

J﻿illian Climie
Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co?Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

PRESENTED BY

A﻿bout SCWIST:
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Canada. With a focus on promoting gender equality and diversity, SCWIST offers mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities to foster a thriving community of women professionals. Through their advocacy and transformative programs, SCWIST aims to break down barriers, inspire future leaders, and create a more inclusive and equitable landscape in the world of STEM. scwist.ca

A﻿bout the Thoughtful Co:
We support women in understanding and negotiating their compensation, and advise employers on policies to improve gender equity in the workplace. Using our team’s deep expertise in compensation, we empower women to feel confident in asking for the compensation they deserve. Compensation includes salary, bonus, stock options, restricted share units, benefits, role scope, vacation, severance, RRSP/401Ks/ESPPs, non-competes, allowances, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and more.
Please reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about our services, or just to chat!
Email: contact@thethoughtfulco.net, Website: www.thethoughtfulco.net, Instagram: @thethoughtful.co, Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/the-thoughtful-co

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VoyageHer: Navigating STEM Careers with Seaspan
2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Immerse yourself in a world of maritime ingenuity as we meet three women working at Seaspan, a leader in shipbuilding and maritime solutions

Curious about a career in the marine transportation and shipbuilding industry?
Immerse yourself in a world of maritime ingenuity as we meet three women working at Seaspan, a leader in shipbuilding and maritime solutions.
We will hear from Jennifer Busler, Maureen Katarama and Amrit Grewal, each an accomplished leader in the maritime technology and engineering fields.
Drawing from their experiences, our speakers will dive into the intricacies of their personal career journeys – from navigating challenges, seizing success and making their mark in this dynamic industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an emerging talent, or simply curious about the maritime industry, this event promises valuable takeaways and inspiration for all.
This event is open to all, and registration is free. Sign up now to secure your spot.

AGENDA

12:00-12:05: Introductions
12:05-12:45: Panel Discussion
12:45-12:55: Q&A
12:55-1:00: Closing Remarks

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Busler: Manager, Innovation
Jennifer Busler leads a multi-disciplinary team at Seaspan to develop, explore and advance technical solutions in digital twins, data analytics, 3D and immersive visualization, autonomy, and green technologies for new ship construction and in-service support.
As a passionate advocate for innovation integrated into strategic business growth, she has spent her career working across diverse technology areas within Canada’s innovation ecosystem, adopting differentiating technologies that address industry and customer needs, and delivering projects and programs with partners in academia, industry and government organizations.

Maureen Katarama: Manager, Engineering and Design Systems
With a technology career spanning more than 15 years, Maureen Katarama has accumulated a wealth of experience in technology, having held diverse roles across various industries. Currently, she serves as the Manager of Engineering and Design Systems at Seaspan.
Not only does she have a passion for technology, but she am deeply committed to breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity in the tech world. Her journey, although challenging, was fueled by drive, determination and perseverance. Through her work, she strives to inspire and empower the next generation of female professionals to embrace their passions and excel in the fields of science and technology.

Amrit Grewal: Manager, Electrical Systems
Amrit Grewal is an experienced Senior Leader in Electrical Engineering, offering a proven track record of over a decade in successfully spearheading a diverse range of engineering projects and programs across dynamic industries including Oil & Gas, Construction, Mining, Power Generation, and Ship Building.
She has skillfully navigated projects of varying scales, guiding them from conception to reality. Her adept leadership has been instrumental in orchestrating endeavors with budgets spanning from $5 million to $4.4 billion.

A﻿bout Seaspan
Seaspan is a leader in Canada’s ship design, engineering, building and ship repair industry. With modern facilities and a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,600 in North Vancouver and Victoria, the company has proven itself to be a trusted and strategic partner on a range of complex projects for both government and the private sector.
seaspan.com

A﻿bout SCWIST
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Canada. Through their advocacy and transformative programs, SCWIST aims to break down barriers, inspire future leaders, and create a more inclusive and equitable landscape in the world of STEM.
scwist.ca

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