IGNITE – Halifax: Igniting Meaningful Change On the evening of Juillet 31, 2025, the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) proudly hosted IGNITE: STEM Networking Night – […]

Recap of IGNITE Toronto: sparking innovation & impact  Thank you to everyone who joined us at IGNITE Toronto for an incredible evening of meaningful conversations, new connections and impactful ideas! IGNITE […]

Notice of SCWIST AGM – Samedi Juillet 19, 2025  The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Samedi, Juillet 19, […]

Recap of IGNITE Yellowknife We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended IGNITE Yellowknife on Mai 20! This was the latest stop on our IGNITE […]

Bold, brilliant, and deeply resilient: 2SLGBTQIA+ people shaping the landscape of STEM in Canada Pride Month is here, and at SCWIST, we’re coming out to honour the bold, brilliant, and […]

Call for board members is now open! SCWIST is welcoming applications for its board for 2025/2026. Please send your CV and a cover letter sharing any relevant board experience and […]

IGNITE: SCWIST Networking Night Kicks Off in Vancouver SCWIST has a long-standing tradition of recognizing systemic barriers while creating spaces that ignite opportunities for women in STEM. For over three […]

What’s Next: Continuing the Global Movement to Accelerate Action for Gender Equality – SCWIST’s Commitment to Advancing Women in STEM on International Women’s Day 2025 We join all on Mars […]

A Year in Review: 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a year filled with growth, innovation, and impact. From launching new initiatives to expanding […]

Financial Literacy Month At the end of Novembre we conclude Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada, and this year, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is highlighting its “Money […]

Ignite: STEM Networking Night The Wonder Women Networking Evening is entering a new chater as Ignite: STEM Networking Night, and will be bringing mentorship, support and inspiration to communities across […]

SCWIST Welcomes 2024/2025 Board of Directors As we transition from celebrating Gender Equality Week, SCWIST is proud to introduce our new Board of Directors for 2024/2025. Their diverse accomplishments, experiences, […]

Shaping Canada’s Future STEM Leaders! As we celebrate Gender Equality Week 2024, SCWIST is excited to host STEM Explore Workshops in classrooms across Canada. We are also thrilled to announce […]

International Equal Pay Day We mark Septembre 18th as a global day of reflection to renew our efforts to address the gender pay gap alongside other countries who understand that […]

The SCWIST Science Fair Award Each year, we present the SCWIST Science Fair Award to young women in grades 8 to 10 at each of the 14 district Science Fairs […]

Meet our new Board of Directors! SCWIST is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors. For the 43rd time, SCWIST has gathered its […]

Navigating Systemic Change Overcoming the systemic barriers that prevent gender equity in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and the trades is crucial for fostering innovation, economic growth and social justice. […]

Reaching New Heights Written by Julianne Kim, Event Coordinator On Mai 10th, 2024, SCWIST’s 5th annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair hosted over 1000 attendees and 24 organizations for […]

Embracing Opportunities with Eve Cline, CXO at Enavate In the dynamic world of technology, career paths often wind through unexpected terrain, leading individuals to unforeseen destinations. Eve Cline, Chief Experience […]

The Canada Outreach Award SCWIST is honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Canada Outreach Award! This award recognizes Canadian organizations that have demonstrated […]

National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. This year’s theme is Every Moment Matters. At SCWIST, we understand the impact […]

The Diversity Dashboard Recognizing the need for actionable data to drive systemic change, SCWIST’s Policy and Impact Team has introduced an innovative tool: a Diversity Dashboard for science, technology, engineering […]

Meet Beatriz Rodriguez of STEMCELL Technologies Dedicated to empowering scientists worldwide, STEMCELL Technologies provides innovative tools and technologies to advance research and discovery across various fields, including cell biology, immunology, […]

Hands-On Science Fun By Shirley Liu, STEM Explore BC Coordinator Picture this: A vibrant gathering where enthusiasts of all ages congregate to explore different areas of science, ranging from cutting-edge […]