Calling all Halloween lovers! Get in a festive mood for Halloween this year with WiE! Join us on October 30th in E7 from 5 to 8 pm to decorate desserts, watch a spooky movie and meet new people! Space is limited, so please register to secure your spot!
Date: Monday, October 30th, 2023
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: E7 Pitch Space (second floor)
Join our WiE Mini Hackathon! The point of this short hack is to practice iterating fast + rapid prototyping + learning how to work in a team under pressure + consuming lots of caffeine to get through it all. The scale and ideas would be smaller, but you'll still go through all the steps of a full hackathon! Bonus- you don't need to have any prior experience- so if you've always wanted to learn, this is your chance!
When: Saturday, November 4th
Time: 9:00 AM– 10:00 pm
Where: Engineering 7 Building
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, snacks and COFFEE for all hackers!
Extra Perks: Connect with your peers, develop new skills, free swag and a chance to win prizes!
Do you know what to look for when choosing a company?
Look no further, PointclickCare has got you covered! We want you to choose your own adventure and join us for a Women in Engineering Panel with leaders at PointClickCare. Ready for a night filled with candid conversations, good eats and support around building your future career? Register today!
Date: Wednesday, October 4th
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: E7-7363
Dinner included!
Please register by Friday, September 29th to confirm numbers for dinner.
This event is at capacity, waitlist is now open!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and have a blast at our planting event, brought to you in collaboration with Gold Leaf Botanicals! Join us for a delightful evening of planting an indoor botanical buddy that you can take home. Our expert guides will be on hand to show you the ropes, whether you're a seasoned plant parent or a complete newbie, and share some tips and tricks for keeping your new leafy friend happy and thriving. It's a fantastic opportunity to socialize, enjoy some quality time with nature, and maybe even discover a new hobby. So, come on down, grab a plant, and let's make memories together. Don't miss out – sign up now and let the planting party begin!
Wednesday October 11th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm @ the Ideas Clinic (E7-1427)
Join us in the first Round Table with WiE leaders of this Fall term! This event is a series of roundtable discussions which provide networking and mentorship forum for graduate and undergraduate students. At the Round Table, we hope to connect you to WiE leaders in academia, industry, and government. Listen to their stories and be inspired to overcome and succeed.
In September 2023, we are honored to have Gillian Wilton, a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training at Stantec, and Jennifer Howcroft, a lecturer at the department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Women in Engineering (WiE) welcomes all new and returning women and non-binary students, staff and faculty to Waterloo Engineering! Please join us for free food, outdoor games, WiE swag and a chance to learn about all the fun things WiE has planned for the Fall term!
Come out to meet new people and network with peers in engineering!
Please note: Food tickets and swag are limited, you must register to receive a food ticket.
When: Wednesday, September 13th
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Where: CPH Courtyard
We are excited to announce that we’re hosting our annual What’s Next/ What Now Conference sponsored by Hydro-One! 🎉
🗓 Event Date: September 30th, 2023, from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
🕚 Event Time: 10:00am-7:00pm
🏫 Event Location: University of Waterloo - Engineering 7 Building
ℹ️ About the Conference
This full day, in-person conference for first and upper year engineering students will showcase a variety of guest speakers and workshops focused on helping participants navigate through both student life and career preparation.
What's Next is for undergraduate students who have, at least, completed their second year of university with a goal of supporting the transition into their first full-time job/career.
What Now is geared toward supporting first year students transition from high school into their new undergraduate experience.
🎓 Participating Universities:
-University of Waterloo
-Western University
-Ontario Tech University
-Toronto Metropolitan University
Registrations open in August!
🚌 Transportation to the Venue will be Provided to:
-Western University
-Ontario Tech University
-Toronto Metropolitan University
👥 Those attending will also get:
-Amazing food 🥗
-Swag 🛍
-The chance to win prizes!
Please join the Women in Engineering Graduate and Faculty Committees for a picnic in the Grad House Green Space on August 16th from 12pm-2pm. There will be music, outdoor games, food and a chance to win prizes! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow women engineering students and faculty to enjoy the summer weather!
Drop ins are welcome but we ask that you kindly register in advance so we know how many people to expect for food.
Want to boost your networking skills and improve your resume for upcoming co-op terms? Join Sandvine for an in-person workshop on Wednesday, July 19th from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM in the Outreach Classrooms in the Engineering 7 building for their best tips on getting internship ready. Dinner and bubble tea will be provided to those who attend. Register now so you don’t miss out!
Join the Women in Engineering Graduate Committee for a trail walk around Columbia Lake on Wednesday, July 12th to meet fellow engineering students. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for the walk. We will meet at 5:30pm in the main foyer of Engineering 7 and will take the bus to Westmount Sports Park. Please remember to bring your Watcard for the bus. Register in advance so we know to expect you!