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Get Involved

The Waterloo Women’s Impact Network (WWIN) is a community committed to supporting the next generation of women in math and computer science. By investing both time and money, our members have the opportunity to be direct and hands-on with their giving.

A celebration of ‘WWINs’ from the last year

At the beginning of 2020, no one anticipated how the next two years would unfold. Challenges were faced across all sectors and industries—including in education—with groups rallying together to address these changes and build community.

Planting the seeds of diversity and inclusivity

Faculty of Mathematics alumna created after-school coding club to get more girls into STEM.

When Mélissa Tardibuono (BMath ’14) started out as a student in the Faculty of Mathematics, she had some doubts.

Social interaction key to keeping women in STEM

New UW research shows that social inclusion of women by male colleagues in STEM fields can improve their workplace experience

Women are vastly underrepresented in STEM professions and this disparity is hurting the industry.

WiCS is nearly ready to open its new dedicated space for gender diverse people on campus

It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in mid-October and Audrey Ho has just popped her head in at DC 3150, a room at the end of the hall that overlooks the courtyard. It’s empty except for boxes and a few cans piled near the windows.

Co-op levels the field for underrepresented groups in Math and Computer Science

An innovative cooperative education fund breaks down barriers for brilliant, talented students and the previously overlooked organizations excited to hire them.

Aileen Agada (BASc ’21) knows a thing or two about being creative when it comes to co-operative education funding opportunities. Now a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) student, Agada is also the founder of BeBlended, an online platform that connects Black women with experienced hairstylists.

Meaningful climate change research leads to scholarship win

Amrita Punnavajhala’s research into coupled social climate models earns her the 2021 Mehta-Jenner Climate Change Mitigation Graduate Scholarship.

If chatting about your neighbour’s brand new electric car tempts you to purchase one too, that exchange could have an impact on how researchers predict future climate change.

It’s time for change: the story behind WWIN’s scarves and pocket squares

A tribute to honourary WWIN member Joanna Duong Chang (BMath ’04), CEO and founder of Henkaa Inc. and 2016 Young Alumni Achievement Medal recipient.

A tribute to honourary WWIN member Joanna Duong Chang (BMath ’04), CEO and founder of Henkaa Inc. and 2016 Young Alumni Achievement Medal recipient.

Research Spotlight:

Q&A with Kate Larson about co-operative AI

Kate Larson is a professor in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.

Forge your own path:

How to achieve career goals while striking a work-life balance

Joanne McKinley (MMath ’02), the Director of Software Development at Google, shares advice for women seeking success on their own terms.

Seizing opportunity

Cindy Forbes (BMath'79) built a successful career as an actuary in a time when women were a minority in the profession. Now, she’s supporting WWIN’s efforts to help young women follow in her footsteps.

Cindy Forbes (BMath'79) built a successful career as an actuary in a time when women were a minority in the profession. Now, she’s supporting WWIN’s efforts to help young women follow in her footsteps.

How women are growing the startup landscape: Follow-up questions with Susan Heystee

In our first WWIN webinar, we sat down with two inspiring entrepreneurial leaders – Susan Heystee (BMath’86), Managing Director at Golden Seeds, and Katie Witikop, Founding Designer at Faire—to discuss a wide range of topics related to women in startups.

In our first WWIN webinar, we sat down with two inspiring entrepreneurial leaders – Susan Heystee (BMath’86), Managing Director at Golden Seeds, and Katie Witikop, Founding Designer at Faire—to discuss a wide range of topics related to women in start-ups.

Introducing our partners

Who does WWIN support? Meet our Faculty’s diversity leaders. Learn more about the group’s leading diversity initiatives in the Faculty of Mathematics

When it comes to fostering an inclusive and supportive community on campus, three groups stand out for their commitment not only to women (and those whose gender is neither male or female), but to individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests.

Lifting women higher

Jaqui Parchment (BMath’87), CEO of Mercer Canada, takes a look back at her time at Waterloo and the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey towards leadership.

Jaqui Parchment (BMath’87), CEO of Mercer Canada, takes a look back at her time at Waterloo and the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey towards leadership.

Women in math are not alone

Introducing the Waterloo Women’s Impact Network

Introducing the Waterloo Women’s Impact Network

Introducing the Waterloo Women’s Impact Network

Women in math are not alone

As a little girl, Sophie Janszen-Spitman had always been good at math. She liked participating in math contests, but as she progressed through high school, she noticed fewer and fewer girls participating alongside her.

#IAMGOODATMATH

Recap and recordings from our International Women in Mathematics day virtual celebration – May 12

Recap and recordings from our International Women in Mathematics day virtual celebration – May 12

Introducing our partners

Who does WWIN support? Meet our Faculty’s diversity leaders

Who does WWIN support? Meet our Faculty’s diversity leaders

Who was the first woman to graduate with a BMath degree at Waterloo?

Learn more about Jean Elizabeth Anthes, BMath’67, MMath ‘68

Learn more about Jean Elizabeth Anthes, BMath’67, MMath ‘68