Please join us for our 2021 AGM on June 6 at 10AM. Register to receive the meeting link. 

If you are interested in joining the AWSN Board of Directors, please get in touch with us at info@awsn.org for information on available positions.

Jessica Vandenberghe, P.Eng., M.Sc. has worked in the oilsands, mining, regulatory, infrastructure, and consulting industries. As a mother of two and an Indigenous female engineer, she is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion along with Truth and Reconciliation.

Tune in to an interview with Jessica Vendenberghe on the (Ex)clusion podcast on Coping Mechanisms and Support Networks for Indigenous Women in engineering.

Various dates: Check out the WESTEM calendar of workshops for rural/remote Southern Alberta women.

Various dates: Join SCWIST for events including Women in STEM job fair and STEM and the SDGs: Where are we at today?

May 1-16: Science Odyssey is a national campaign that celebrates Canadian achievements in STEAM, featuring experiences in museums, research centres, laboratories and classrooms from coast to coast. Register your event here.

May 5-6: STEMpede 2021 - an opportunity for university and upper-year high school students to hear from inspiring female speakers with hands-on experience in STEM.

May 6&13: Join WiSER for Data Science 101: Machine Learning with Python

May 14: Operation Minerva Southern Alberta. Registration is closed. Follow Praxis for updates on the event!

May 17: Career Incubator Webinar Series: Fireside Chat with Dr. Kathleen (Katie) Bone Learn about securing a clinical laboratory fellowship and the process of interviewing for jobs in this niche field.

May 26: MentorUP Edmonton hosts Developing Your Elevator Pitch

June 6: Join AWSN for our virtual AGM at 10am. Please register to receive the meeting link.

June 30: MentorUP Edmonton hosts Soft Skill Focus: Emotional Intelligence

TC Energy has sponsored an expanded AWSN scholarship program to award up to 10 - $3000 scholarships to students in STEM (3rd to final year undergrad program in Alberta) and re-engagers (professionals returning to a STEM program in Alberta). 

The Calgary Foundation offers Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary to an immigrant woman in Alberta attending school to return to her pre-immigration field of work. There are 5 awards of $2000, deadline to apply is June 15th. Visit their website for more information and to apply.

PwC Canada is offering up to 10 - $5000 scholarships for post-secondary students who are Black, Indigenous and/or Persons with Disabilities, studying in accounting, business and/or STEM. See eligibility criteria and apply before May 19th here.

AWSN is looking for volunteers to join our team starting at the AGM June 6th. E-mail info@awsn.org to find out more about available positions.

WiSER is looking for enthusiastic volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to: wiser@ualberta.ca.

MentorUP Edmonton is looking Communications Team members and manager. Contact Horazio at mentorupedm@gmail.com for more info.

Please keep in touch with us at info@awsn.org with any feedback, comments, events or volunteer or funding opportunities that could be of interest to our subscribers.