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News

University scores hat trick in national engineering awards
UToday | June 14, 2013
The University of Calgary was the big winner at the annual Engineers Canada Awards Gala held in Yellowknife this past weekend, claiming three of the eight categories presented.

How Astronaut Sally Ride Opened Science’s Doors to Women
May 21, 2013 | Smithsonian.com
The National Air and Space Museum honored the late pioneer astronaut Sally Ride recently with a panel discussion entitled “Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened Doors for Women in Science.”

6 Women Scientists Who Were Snubbed Due to Sexism
May 19, 2013 | National Geographic
Despite enormous progress in recent decades, women still have to deal with biases against them in the sciences. Many female scientists aren't given recognition for the accomplishments.
 

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Women's Advancement Office Events

Faculty Lunch - Schulich School of Engineering
June 24, 2013  12:00 - 1:00
 

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Mission

The mission of the Women's Advancement Office in the Schulich School of Engineering and the Faculty of Science is to create an inclusive and supportive environment for faculty, postdocs, and students, thereby contributing proactively to the broad needs of our diverse society.

The WAO aims to attract and retain female faculty members, post doctorates, graduate and undergraduate students in science and engineering and provides programming that enhances their experience at the University of Calgary.

The WAO offers events, workshops and meetings to help establish and advance effective careers for women in science and engineering. It also provides a point of contact for women in both faculties for support, questions and networking.

Please see the Women's Advancement Office's  Strategic Plan for 2009-2012 for more information.

 

Programs & Resources

To find out more about the programs or resources that the Women's Advancement Office offers by target audience, choose the appropriate link:


Partners

Schulich School of Engineering | Faculty of Science

The Women's Advancement Office also works with the Gender and Diversity in Engineering Committee to develop programs and offer support to engineering students and faculty.

 

Sponsors

The Women's Advancement Office is very grateful for its support from Lafarge Canada. Click here for more information on Lafarge Canada's donation.

Guardian Higher Education Network.