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Youth Engagement Volunteer Opportunities

Are you passionate about SCWIST and looking for a way to get more involved? We’re on the lookout for some stellar volunteers to support the team. You can learn more […]

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The History of SCWIST

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The Undaunted Six The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) was incorporated as a society on July 30, 1981. Mary Vickers, the founding president, remembers how the […]

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Youth Scholarships

SCWIST Youth Scholarships are offered on a rolling basis. Please don’t hesitate to apply. Winners will be asked to provide a photo, sign a media release form, and produce a […]

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Our History

SCWIST’s distinguished past has shaped who we are since 1981 and inspires the future we’re working towards.

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Celebrating National STEM/STEAM Day every day

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Written by Camila Castaneda, Marketing Coordinator Through a variety of youth-focused programs, SCWIST encourages girls from kindergarten to grade 12 to explore careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). […]

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SCWIST scholarship winner takes her freshwater research overseas

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Making freshwater waves When Annabelle Rayson began investigating ways to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie, she didn’t expect her science project would also lead to gold […]

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Girls do Science Too! Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Written by: Dr. Anju Bajaj STEM Educator, Associate Principal Catholic School Commission, Research Scientist in Cell Pathophysiology and PM National Teaching Award Recipient and Camila Castaneda SCWIST Communications and Events […]

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Science Fairs, STEM Conferences, and Starting School During COVID-19

Written by: Maia Poon Attending or hosting a virtual event during the pandemic? It will surprise you. That’s the main thing. It will also be okay, and I think I […]

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Beyond STEM: STEMinar

On January 19, Burnaby Central Secondary School was humming with activity as high school students from across the Lower Mainland flocked together to participate in the annual STEMinar Conference. Sponsored […]

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SCWIST seeks Indigenous Outreach Coordinators (2 positions)

Contractor Opportunity – Indigenous Outreach Coordinator Description: Reporting to the Director of Youth Engagement, the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator will oversee the development and implementation of programs for indigenous youth that […]

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