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***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and following federal and provincial directives, we will be postponing our Halifax 2020 Girls Get WISE Science Retreat. We are currently working to secure an alternate date which we hope to announce by early May. However, as this is a rapidly evolving situation, this could change so we encourage you to monitor our website and our social media channels for further updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Join us for our one-day Girls Get WISE Science Retreat at Mount Saint Vincent University. The retreat will include two hands-on STEM activities and our ever-popular role model session! This event is open to individuals who identify as females and that are in grades 7-10.
Registration is NOW OPEN Register Here!
Registration is $10 per participant.
*WISEatlantic believes in providing opportunities to explore STEM to ALL girls. If cost is a hindrance to attending, please contact our office at 902-457-6294 or WISEatlantic@msvu.ca
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Due to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19. After careful evaluation, we regret to announce we will be cancelling our Girls Get WISE Pictou 2020 retreat. All the participants who have registered will be contacted shortly. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
Join us for our one-day retreat at the NSCC-Pictou Campus for a fun day of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities. As well as a technology/entrepreneurship activity with Ignite labs! This retreat will be held on Saturday May 9th 2020 and is open to individuals who identify as females that are in grades 7-10.
Registration opens on March 9 2020 at 8:00 am, Space is limited and spots fill up quickly so make sure to register early! Registration available Here
Registration is $10 per participant.
*WISEatlantic believes in providing opportunities to explore STEM to ALL girls. If cost is a hindrance to attending, please contact our office at 902-457-6294 or WISEatlantic@msvu.ca
***Important Notice about WISEatlantic’s response to the evolving situation with COVID-19.
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and following federal and provincial directives, we will be postponing our Halifax 2020 Girls Get WISE Science Retreat. We are currently working to secure an alternate date which we hope to announce by early May. However, as this is a rapidly evolving situation, this could change so we encourage you to monitor our website and our social media channels for further updates.
We will also provide an update as soon as possible regarding the 2020 Pictou Girls Get WISE Science Retreat currently scheduled for May 9th at the NSCC Pictou Location. As of right now, NSCC locations are cancelling all events until April 30th and will reassess at that time.
We thank you for your patience during these unsettling times.
The WISEatlantic Team.
Our Pioneers in Skirts movie screening on March 4 was a great way to kick-off celebrations for International Women's Day 2020.
WISEatlantic was pleased to partner with Women in Aerospace Canada Atlantic (WIA) for an International Women’s Day celebration. The event showcased “Pioneers in Skirts”, a 60-minute documentary on achieving gender equity in the workplace and world. The event had a great turn-out with over 80 people in attendance ranging from youth to adults.
Following the film, WISEatlantic Chair Dr. Franz-Odendaal and WIA Atlantic VP Eva Martinez, led a discussion on impactful moments from the film and how employers can change the work climate to support gender equity.
We would like to thank our Sponsors CAE and Ultra for helping us make this event a success.
If you would like to view this documentary and engage your family in a discussion on gender equity in the workplace, visit pioneersinskirts.com/pioneer-at-home/
The 18th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) will be held in Winnipeg on May 21 to 23, 2020 at the RBC Convection Centre
CCWESTT works with the mission to expand the attraction, retention, and promotion of women in Science, Engineering , Technology and Trades (SETT). This conference will have keynote speakers, workshops and sessions that focus on the different specialty’s in SETT and all stages in career development. The theme for this conference is Future Forward: Engage. Advance.Inspire.
To learn more about the CCWESTT 2020 Conference Click Here
Have a read through our Winter 2020 newsletter for upcoming events and registration dates!
The first booklet in the Career Spotlight Series – Women in Science, has been completed. The Career Spotlight Series is directed at young girls in Junior and Senior High Schools and will be distributed to various schools and teachers’ conferences in the Atlantic Provinces. The aim of the Career Spotlight Series is to showcase the variety of careers available in the STEM fields. The first booklet features a diverse selection of female scientists from across the Maritime provinces.
WISEatlantic currently provides sponsorship for STEM based team initiatives for youth, such as FIRST LEGO League teams or Let’s Talk Science Challenge. The team must be comprised of 50% or more girls. Download the sponsorship application HERE!
Applications for the 2020/2021 competition year will be available starting May 4, 2020 and will be accepted until September 28, 2020.
