Dr. Handan Tezel offered us the opportunity to get to know her a bit more and to better understand the process of becoming an engineering professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa. She explained her specific path to completing a Ph.D. while having Read More
Science Education through a Psychological and Social Lens: Hedy Lamarr’s Impact
Are you a woman working or studying in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine)? If so, you are invited you to join us on September 14, 2019 to share your work with the public at the first Soapbox Science event held in Ottawa. Soapbox Science is an international public Read More
This weekend The Woman Who Loves Giraffes played at the ByTowne Cinema and our team had the pleasure of attending this screening. This documentary tells the story of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg and her adventure to Africa in 1956 to study giraffes. This documentary will probably make you laugh and Read More
Visiting Fullbright Research Scholar Dr. Lundy Lewis spoke to us about the societal implications of artificial intelligence. In his talk, he explained that he programs robots to help with social interactions. Robots can carry conversations with children and adults and can also help soothe the elderly by providing comfort. Read More
Are you interested in starting a business? Join some of Ottawa’s leading entrepreneurs as they discuss their journey in entrepreneurship. (more…)
On October 19th, 2018 we had the pleasure of learning a bit more about biomedical engineering with Cat Czyrnyj; who is passionate about her research as it helps women stay healthy. During her presentation, she focused on three projects being worked on in her laboratory. 1. Pelvic Floor Muscle EMG Read More
On October 10th, 2018 eight hundred men and women reunited in Ottawa to discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace. Here, we heard from many leaders in their fields including Lisa MacLeod the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, and Deputy Minister Read More
On August 26th, 2018 Katherine Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday. Although her birthday has passed, we think it’s important to honour the work she has done throughout her lifetime in the field of STEM. Katherine loved counting; she would count dishes, steps and anything she could. She began university at Read More
