The STEM areas include science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
To thrive in our diverse, connected and changing world, students must learn to be critical thinkers and collaborative problem solvers, communicating across cultures to tackle global issues with creativity and resiliency. The Learning Partnership’s experiential student programs have been designed to support teachers in optimizing the development of these core competencies.
Ive is a science communicator and YouTuber. A neuroscientist by training, she recently completed her B.Sc. at McMaster University. She is an advocate for women in STEM and actively works to make science a more inclusive space for everyone. Ive is here to tell us all about the Untold History of LGBT+ Scientists!
The Canadian Association for Girls In Science (CAGIS) is an award-winning club for girls aged 7 to 16 that supports interest in Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
McKinsey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is passionate about developing leaders. McKinsey Canada Leadership Awards recognize and support talented students who identify as members of groups currently underrepresented in leadership roles.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada’s innovation performance, increase Canada’s share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community.
Participants will conduct experiments, work on engineering design projects and collaborate in an all-girls environment, taught by some of the most amazing female engineering students at U of T!
De Beers Group is pleased to offer four scholarships for women entering Year One of a STEM or STEM-related baccalaureate program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
When it comes to flying planes, female pilots are severely under-represented and it’s not that the airline industry isn’t growing. According travel platform fromAtoB, it increases by up to 10 percent every year, but the number of women entering the piloting profession remains stagnant.
The CAP, through its Foundation, offers the following student scholarships. Click on the links associated with each scholarship for eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Women are making an impact in technology, but the statistics are still shocking. According to the Women and Technology Study conducted for PwC in 2017, only 3 percent of women say a career in technology is their first choice, 78 percent of students can’t name a famous woman working in technology, and only 5 percent of jobs in the technology industry are held by women.
SuperNOVA’s Girls Count program combines weekly educational programming with continued mentorship to target gender disparity within mathematics through an exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields for girls in grades 6-8.
Established in 1999, everywoman is the expert in the advancement of women in business. Everywoman is a professional organisation that drives the development of women at all levels.
Gender Equality Infographic by the Canadian Government advocating for equal pay for women in Canada.
Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, & Technology (WISEST) focuses on creating effective programs to empower women (and other underrepresented groups) to pursue, impact, and succeed in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. WISEST is thrilled to launch its new 5-Year Strategic Plan which will help focus and re-energize our organization as we continue to grow and respond to the needs of our stakeholders, click here for more details.
Article showcasing Donna Strickland, associate professor at Ontario’s University of Waterloo, who has been honoured fo being half of the team to discover Chirped Pulse Amplification and was the third women to receive the nobel prize for physics. She discusses gender parity in her sector.
Representation matters for Black women college students when it comes to belonging in rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, according to a new study. Having role models who share their racial identity is vital to signaling a sense of belonging for women of color college students.
Build a Dream delivers specialized programs to encourage and empower female students to explore careers where women are under-represented, while also working to create a gender-balanced workforce, and change global perspectives on women’s contribution to society. Focused programs include hands-on learning camps, advancement workshops, and high-demand career discovery expos, highlighting opportunities in skilled trades, STEM, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and leadership.™
Rocha, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University, is an aeroacoustics expert. One of her main goals is to prevent hearing loss and mitigate other health problems. Aircraft noise — which can come from the engine and turbulent air flow around the fuselage, wings and landing gear — is an economic issue too.
The Odin Project is one of those “What I wish I had when I was learning” resources. Not everyone has access to a computer science education or the funds to attend an intensive coding school and neither of those is right for everyone anyway. This project is designed to fill in the gap for people who are trying to hack it on their own but still want a high quality education.
In RBC’s National Indigenous Student Internship Program, you’ll gain firsthand exposure and get a head start in different areas of RBC such as Finance, Sales and Services, IT, Marketing, HR, etc. We provide challenging but rewarding experiences that will help you learn and grow, as well as the opportunity to receive advance full-time employment offers for those who excel in the program.
A psychologically healthy workplace is a respectful and productive environment that makes every reasonable effort to promote and protect the mental health of employees.
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. They provide a safer space for LGBTQ2SAI+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included.
