UA – WiSE (University of Alberta – Women in Science and Engineering)

UA-WiSE is an ongoing learning and support group for all women in the fields of science and engineering. Meetings and events are attended by undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, academic and technical staff from the university. Students and staff from other post secondary institutions and high schools and women in industry are also very welcome.

WISER (Women in Science, Engineering, and Research)

WISER is a sub-community of the University of Alberta’s WISEST program aimed at serving the needs of early-career professionals. The WISER Network is designed to connect early-career women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) with each other and with the information, resources, support, and professional development opportunities they require to advance in their careers.

Canadian Women in Science

Canadian women have been active participants in a broad spectrum of scientific endeavour for several hundred years. See the Canadian Women in Sciencewebsite for inspirational stories about Canadian women in medicine, architecture, engineering, aeronautical, biological and agricultural sciences and more. Many of them faced enormous challenges in their personal and professional lives. Despite these challenges, they have made significant contributions to scientific research, achieved firsts in their fields and furthered the advancement of women in non-traditional areas of activity.

The Imposter Phenomenon

Feelings of inadequacy in one’s field sometimes plague even the most accomplished scientists, especially women. Karen Kaplan analyses this apparent phenomenon and its impact in this article

Movie Star Inventor Connected to Cell Phones and Player Pianos!

Here’s some inspiration. Sixty-four years ago, actress Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born movie star who’d met Hitler, was awarded a patent for radio technology intended to help American torpedoes blow up German ships. Her invention forms the basis for just about all of today’s burgeoning wireless communication technologies — digital cell phones, 802.11, satellite-guided smart bombs. See www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/didyouknow.1.html andwww.hedylamarr.org/vision.html for the details.

Women of Vision Awards – Global Television

Is there a woman in your life who has been an inspiration to you? Women of Vision is a program which recognizes women who have inspired others with their commitment and leadership to make the world a better place. Nominations are welcome from anyone, and are accepted year ‘round. In particular, if you know anyone who could be recognized for the Science, Technology and Environment category, consider submitting a nomination. Maybe you could work together with your mentor/ee in the process www.womanofvision.ca.

Women’s Adventures in Science

Accomplishments of contemporary women in science and highlighting varied and intriguing careers of some of today’s prominent scientists.

DNA Puzzle

Three men were awarded the Nobel Prize for their contributions to discover the molecule of life. But what about the woman who worked with them?

Rebel Engineer

This article about Eleanor Baum is a one page look at one woman’s struggles and successes as an engineer back when women in engineering weren’t as widespread.

Women in Engineering

Interested in electrical engineering, aerospace systems, computers, telecommunications, biomedical engineering, electric power or consumer electronics? Check out the IEEE’s Women in Engineering pages.

Declining Interest in Science and Technology Studies Among Young People

OECD Conference November 2005 including a policy-level report.