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 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 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 Read more…
In an effort to help break down barriers, Gina Cody has donated $15 million to Concordia University. In return, Concordia has renamed their engineering school – the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. It is a first for Read more…
On Friday September 28th, 2018 we hosted a scientific discussion with guest speaker, Natacha Louis. Mrs. Louis, a doctoral candidate, engaged us into her research topic, When less bad is not good enough: Designing objects today with a view for Read more…
Looking for Students in Engineering, Science or Health Science Two opportunities are available to students First Research Opportunity Through Prof. Linda McLean’s NSERC Discovery Grant and equipment recently purchased through the NSERC RTI program, we have begun an exciting new Read more…
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This summer 25 women from two dozen countries, including Syria, South Sudan and Afghanistan, met at the University of Ottawa to take part in a trail-blazing seminar and certificate course on gendered and inclusive mediation. Check out Kelly Haggart’s article Read more…
We're looking for new team members. Interested in becoming a part of our team? We’re looking for 2 masters candidates and 1 doctoral candidate whose research would complement ours and contribute to helping reduce the gender gap in engineering.
Between May 31st and June 2nd, we had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the 17th biennial Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) conference in Edmonton, Alberta. Here we met with other like-minded men Read more…