Latest Updates

AWSN Funding

AWSN 2025 Program Funding Applications Now Open 

AWSN is now accepting funding applications for 2025 from programs that align with our mission to support women, girls, and underrepresented groups in the STEM community. 

In 2024, we distributed over $30,000 in funding, supporting a wide range of initiatives, from high school robotics teams and undergraduate students competing internationally, to covering speaker costs for events that reached diverse age groups and STEM fields across Alberta. The application portal will be open till August 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM MDT. Please note that the portal will close at this time and no extensions will be granted. 

To apply, please complete the form linked below and attach your responses to the application questions before the deadline. Funding decisions will be finalized by the end of August. All applicants will be notified by early September, with funds distributed by the end of October. 

Please note that AWSN is unable to provide funding for for-profit activities, food costs, or volunteer recognition.

If your organization does not have a bank account, or if you are applying as an individual rather than through an organization, please contact David Sztain, AWSN Treasurer, at dstzain@awsn.org, and also cc info@awsn.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any other questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

WinSTEM Week

WinSTEM Week, organized by AWSN (Alberta Women’s Science Network), is an annual, province-wide initiative dedicated to increasing the visibility, recognition, and engagement of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) across Alberta. 

Held around Ada Lovelace Day, WinSTEM Week celebrates achievement, fosters mentorship, and empowers the next generation of STEM leaders. One of the key highlights of the week is the Athena and Minerva Awards, which honour the outstanding contributions of women in STEM at various career stages. Through a wide range of community-driven events, including STEM outreach activities, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. 

WinSTEM Week amplifies the voices of women and promotes inclusivity and accessibility in STEM fields. WinSTEM Week is now officially recognized in perpetuity by the Government of Alberta. WinSTEM Week is here to stay!

WinSTEM Week 2025 - October 12-18, 2025