Workshops on Women in  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

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Workshops on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

By Science Community of Practice

Date and time

June 1, 2015 · 9am - June 2, 2015 · 4pm PDT

Location

Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre

Multi-Purpose Room Whitehorse, Yukon Canada

Description

We are pleased to bring you this exciting workshop series on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). In 1996, the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) launched the Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) Program. The goal of this program is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering, and to provide role models for women active in, and considering, careers in these fields. The NSERC Chair for the BC and Yukon Region along with Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) will be leading sessions on:

Day 1: Monday June 1, 2015

Workshop 1

Practical Mentorship (for Women in STEM)

9:00-11:30

SCOPe Lunch & Learn

Mentoring Best Practices Panel

11:45-1:30

Workshop 2

Practical Mentorship (for Managers of Women in STEM)

1:45-4:00

SCOPe Science After Hours

Details TBA

4:30-5:30

Day 2: Tuesday June 2, 2015

Workshop 3

Leadership for Junior and Intermediate Women in STEM

9:00-11:30

SCOPe Lunch & Learn

The Next Generation of Women in STEM

11:45-1:15

Workshop 4

Effective Measurement

1:30-4:00

The event will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. Details on each of the sessions, and the workshop leaders, may be found at http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/science/scope.html. Local mentors and leaders in STEM will be on hand to share their experiences. This event is co-hosted by:

  • NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (BC and Yukon Region)
  • Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology
  • Yukon’s Science Community of Practice (SCOPe)
  • Yukon College
  • Yukon Research Centre
  • Government of Yukon Executive Council Office
  • Government of Yukon Staff Development Branch

As participation is limited, please register early to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lisa Kanary, Workshop Co-Chair

Climate Change Curriculum Developer, Yukon College


Dr. Aynslie Ogden, Workshop Co-Chair

Senior Science Advisor, Government of Yukon

Organized by

http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/science/scope.html 

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