AWSN.org | Alberta Women's Science Network

Advocacy, Networking, & Support for Alberta STEM Programs that Foster Diversity and Inclusion
STEM = Science + Technology + Engineering + Mathematics

AWSN

Networking and support for STEM programs that promote diversity

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Recruitment

Supporting Alberta STEM programs for young women, rural and aboriginal youth

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Retention

Supporting Alberta programs for STEM graduates at any career stage

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Recognition

Acknowledging excellence through awards, scholarships, and idea development

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Our Vision: A transformed future with equal opportunity for all in STEM. With strong STEM literacy at a public level, and where all can contribute to and have access to STEM.

Our Mission: Enabling a culture of diversity and inclusivity through STEM Programs. AWSN is acting as the platform that initiates or supports programs, partners and stakeholders who amplify, magnify, or accelerate systemic and social change within the greater community, allowing all to participate to their full capacity in STEM.

We have passion for STEM and the STEM community. We aim to transform the STEM landscape. We are champions through Leadership and Advocacy. We use guiding principles of integrity, collaboration, and empowerment.

latest news & announcements

Co-Communications Executive (Volunteer Position)

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 11:27

CO-COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE (VOLUNTEER POSITION)

The main objective to develop and support consistent branding of the organization. The results produced by the communications leads are generally the first point of contact and possibly the only point of contact for the public as well as potential volunteers, sponsors and members. As a result, this role plays a... Read more

Operation Minerva Makes UToday

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 17:29

Operation Minerva at UCalgary's Human Performance Lab

Read the whole story at May 11, 2017 UToday. Be sure to click through all the pictures posted to see what this group of lucky girls got to do for their Operation Minerva job shadowing aventure.

AWSN Scholarship 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017 - 00:00

Scholarship Application 2017

Applications for the 2017 AWSN scholarship are closed.

Minerva Mentoring Award 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017 - 00:00

Minerva Mentoring Award Nominations for 2017

Nominations for the 2017 AWSN Minerva Mentoring Award are now open!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 21:27

Every successful company has a story. Learn about how four Edmonton companies got their start at this interactive panel discussion from the AWSN Speaker Series on March 7!

Thank you to all of our AWSN Speaker Series sponsors - especially #Dynalife #EthosEngineering #TECEdmonton #MorrisonHershfield #KubyRenewableEnergy #eHUB and #AWE!

Tickets still available: awsnspeakerseries.eventbrite.com

#AWSNideas #yegbiz #entrepreneurs

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Alberta Government boosts immigrant and indigenious women in tech

By fzyshani

“When women succeed, families and communities succeed.”

The Alberta Government is investing in immigrant and indigenous women for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

On Thursday, Status of Women Minister Stephanie McLean announced $100,000 in funding for the Making Changes Association, specifically to help train women for higher-paying jobs in the networking sector.