Events

Event Recap: 2024 Wonder Women Networking Evening

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Empowerment Through Connection Written by Julianne Kim, WWNE Event Coordinator The annual Wonder Women Networking Evening, hosted by SCWIST and Science World, took place on March 5, uniting remarkable women […]

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Overcome Your Resistance and Embrace Virtual Networking [Event Recap]

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Virtual Networking SCWIST and Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST) recently came together to bring you an opportunity to meet women in STEM and brush up on your networking […]

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The 4th Annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair

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A roaring success! On May 26th, 2023, SCWIST welcomed more than 540 attendees and 14 organizations from across Canada to our 4th annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. This […]

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Event Recap: 2023 Wonder Women Networking Evening

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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 […]

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Poster Image for the event, Overcome Your Objections and Leverage the Benefits of Networking with Sue Maitland.

Overcome Your Objections and Leverage the Benefits of Networking

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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 […]

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“STEM needs women” – Celebrating the 2023 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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Celebrating the 2023 International Day of Women and Girls in Science Every year on February 11th, millions of people around the world celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Women […]

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Banner image for ERG workshop with The Thoughful Co

Employee Resource Group (ERG) Implementation Workshop

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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 […]

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Event Recap: 2022 Wonder Women Networking Evening

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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.

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Mentoring Budding Young Scientists in the Bison Regional Science Fair!

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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 […]

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Attain Career Success [Event Recap]

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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 […]

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SCWIST 2013 Annual General Meeting [Event Recap]

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What a great AGM we had this year! Last year we thought we had the best turnout ever but this year we had double the turnout! Many thanks to all […]

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SCWIST Annual General Meeting

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SCWIST Annual General Meeting Date: Monday June 17, 2013 Time: 5:30 – 6:00 Registration            6:00 – 8:30 Business Meeting Location: Paetzold Multipurpose Room – Jim Pattison […]

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Brown Bag February Session: BRAG! [Event Recap]

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Rochelle Grayson was the facilitator and presenter of this BrownBag meeting on Bragging. Rochelle has a list of professional achievements as long as your arm (see her full bio), so […]

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Brown Bag: Mentoring in 2013 [Event Recap]

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January is not only the month to start fresh into a new year and make resolutions, it is as well National Mentoring Month. Started at Harvard University in 1997 and […]

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Networking: Accessing the Hidden Job Market [IWIS Event Recap]

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“Where, who and how should I network?” These questions and many more were answered at SCWIST’s Networking: Accessing the Hidden Job Market workshop on May 2 2012. Jennifer Trost, a […]

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Dress for Success [Event Recap]

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On March 21, 2012, SCWIST, in partnership with DAWEG, held Dress for Success, the first of five workshops in a series on Personal Branding. About 30 men and women attended the […]

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We Lift As We Climb – Women, Money and Leadership [Event Recap]

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On Feb 2nd, 2012, SCWIST held a financial planning workshop entitled “ We Lift as We Climb – Women, Money and Leadership,” which aimed to clarify the issues surrounding financial […]

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Facts vs. Myths on Liver Disease [Event Recap]

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January 19th, 2012, SCWIST organised an educational and interactive event entitled “Facts vs. Myths in Liver Disease”, presented by Elena Murgoci, Director for BC/Yukon Region of the Liver Foundation of […]

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Health Awareness Series – Facts vs. Myths on Liver Disease

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Health Awareness Series — Facts vs. Myths on Liver DiseaseAlthough liver disease is stereotypically linked to alcohol or drugs, the truth is that there are over 100 known forms of liver disease caused by a variety of factors […]

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Brown Bag Meeting: Career Transitions [Event Recap]

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On November 30, 2011, SCWIST had 29 women in STEM gather to discuss Career Transitions. Guest speakers Dr. Lori Daniels, Dr. Judy Illes, Dr. Jennifer Lynett, Dr. Julie Wong and […]

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UBC BrownBag Discussion

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The BrownBag Series is a monthly event organised by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) whose purpose is to provide a place for learning and discussion […]

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