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June 2021
 
2021 AWSN AGM JUNE 6

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

We will be filling the positions of Secretary and Co-Secretary at our AGM. Please find more information and apply through Volunteer Connector.
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AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
AWSN Scholarship Program
 

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). Deadline to apply is June 30, 2021.
 
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Athena Outstanding Volunteer Award

AWSN offers an annual award to recognize significant contributions made by a volunteer to the AWSN community.
Nominate a volunteer
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Minerva Mentoring Award

AWSN offers an annual award to recognize significant contributions made towards the mentoring of women of all ages.
Nominate a mentor
 
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Plan your WinSTEM Week 2021 events!
 

October 12-16, 2021 is Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, WinSTEM, Week. Celebrate with us by planning your own event - big or small! Help us fill the calendar by submitting your events below.

Photo: Edmonton's High Level Bridge lit in purple for WinSTEM Week
 
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Upcoming Events and Programs

Throughout the summer: Power to Choose, STEM programming for Indigenous youth.

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

Various dates: WinSETT Leadership Skill Builder workshops

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

June 8: STAN Unconference: Taking STEM Outdoors

June 30: MentorUP Edmonton hosts Soft Skill Focus: Emotional Intelligence
 
Funding and award oppotunities

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.
 
Volunteer Opportunities

AWSN is looking for volunteers to join our team starting at the AGM June 6th. E-mail info@awsn.org to find out more or apply for the Secretary position through Volunteer Connector.

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.
 
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