Over 30 Years of Wonder Written by Julianne Kim, Event Coordinator On March 15, 2023, the annual Wonder Women Networking Evening hosted by SCWIST and Science World returned for another […]

Tips and Tricks for Networking SCWIST recently has the pleasure of hosting Sue Maitland, PCC for Overcoming Your Objections and Leverage the Benefits of Networking. Networking is an essential skill […]

STEM needs women Every year on February 11th, millions of people around the world celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Science and gender equality […]

On July 25th, Jillian Climie and Sophie Warwick, co-founders of The Thoughtful Co., walked us through how to implement an Employee Resource Group (ERG), delivering an easy-to-follow action plan to […]

For over 30 years the annual Wonder Women Networking Evening (WWNE) has been a cornerstone event for SCWIST. It’s been through various names and iterations. Yet, its purpose has remained the same: to bring in women in STEM for conversation and connection about thriving in their chosen fields.

Written by JeAnn Watson, Youth Engagement Director and Dr. Anju Bajaj Associate Principal Catholic School Commission, Research Scientist in Cell Pathophysiology and PM National Teaching Award Recipient. Each year, Dr. Anju Bajaj […]

    Be there. And invite your friends! What: Spirit of SCWIST Fundraiser When: Sunday, November 18, 2018 (4:00pm to 8:00pm) Where: Steamworks Brewery, 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC The […]

A Workshop for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:30 am – 5:00 pm SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street Room 2945 McLean Management Studies Lab […]

Topic: Conflict Resolution for the Professional Woman Date: Wednesday Oct 22 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Location: UBC Point Grey Campus, Beaty Biodiversity Research Centre (Room 224) Register:  Please register via […]

Topic: None of us are as smart as all of us: team work strategies for STEM Date: Thursday Oct 23 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Location: SFU Campus – 2020, […]

Leadership Lessons from Real Women :   Risk, Reward and Resilience in Career and Life Featuring a Guest Panel  Dr. Karen Kohfeld SFU,  Dr. Rachel Kuske UBC, Dr. Laurel Schafer […]

Alternate Health Careers in Canada A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Are you an international student or internationally educated health care professional ? Do you want to gain knowledge about transferring your […]

Date: Saturday Aug 23rd, 2014  Time: 12:45 PM – 4:00 pM  Cost: $10 per person in a group; with UBC ID entrance is free.   Address: Beaty Biodiversity Museum (2212 […]

On July 10 2014, IWIS held another event focusing on sharing tips to achieve career success in BC as well as providing information to newcomers and graduate students. About 25 […]

SCWIST BROWNBAG LUNCH MEETING SERIES: Get the Job You Really Want: 2 Essential Career Building Tools – Compelling Career Branding Statements & Information Interviews The Brown Bag Series is a […]

‘Becoming Leaders’ Workshop  An Introduction to Leadership Skills and Strategies for Women in Science and Technology Wednesday, September 17, 2014 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West […]

Using Foreign Credentials to Attain Career Success   Date: July 10, 2014; 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (networking starts: 1:00 PM, presentation starts: 1:30 PM) Location:Room: SUR 3280, Simon Fraser […]

New to Canada? Want to know “what, when and how” to demonstrate professionalism at work? Date: Tuesday June 3, 2014 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: The Wicklow Pub, 610 […]

When: May 8th, 2014,  6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: The Wicklow Pub 610 Stamps Landing Vancouver, BC RSVP:    http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb315369808   Speakers:  

When: April 3 2014, 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: The Wicklow Pub 610 Stamps Landing Vancouver, BC RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/n8etl2r  

  Tour of TRIUMF Welcome Speech: Dr. Lia Merminga Head of the Accelerator Division & Awardee of the Women InTM Science Award 2013 Date: Saturday March 1st, 2014 Time: 10:30 […]

  Cafe Scientifique: Getting to the HEART of Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases When: February 6th, 2014, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: The Wicklow Pub Address: 610 Stamps Landing Vancouver, BC Cost: Free […]

New Year New Beginnings 3rd Annual SCWIST New Year Celebration The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is pleased to invite you to our third annual SCWIST […]

Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology Promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science and technology SCWIST X UBC-Computer Science Presents: Explore Career Paths that Combine Life […]