Events

Want to improve your resume for upcoming co-op terms?

Join BRP for an in-person workshop on Thursday, May 30th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the 2nd Floor IDEAs clinic (E7-2409) for their best tips on crafting a great resume and customizing it to fit the job description! Get an inside look at what it is like to be a woman in engineering at BRP. If you are in the process of looking for a co-op, you don't want to miss this event!

Dinner will be provided to those who register in advance. Registration open now!

Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: 2nd Floor IDEAs clinic (E7-2409)

Join the Women in Engineering committee on Wednesday, June 5th for an insightful panel discussion with representatives from Hatch, a global engineering professional services firm, as they share their unique career journeys. Hatch is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change, working on the world’s toughest challenges globally in the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors. This event will provide you with the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from their engineering professionals, all of which are UWaterloo alumni!  

Panelists: 

Yrina Guarisma, Controls EIT 

Stein Sothiratnam, Chemical EIT  

Natalie Wong, Pyrometallurgy EIT 

Mervyn Choy, Noise and Vibration Specialist 

Attendees will be given the chance to submit questions they would like answered in advance.  

Dinner and bubble tea will be available for all registered attendees, so make sure to register today!  

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with engineering professionals at Hatch! 

Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm 

Location: E7-2409 

Join the Women in Engineering Graduate Committee for an exciting speed friending event where you'll meet fellow graduate students, share stories and build lasting connections! This event is the perfect opportunity to expand your social circle, enjoy lively exchanges along with refreshments and make new friends! Limited Women in Engineering swag is also available! Don't miss out!

Date: July 10th

Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm

Location: E7-2409

Get ready to unleash your creativity and design your personalized tote bag at our unique Tote Bag Painting Event! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking for fun, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Tote bags, paint, paintbrushes, stencils and light refreshments will be provided! This event is made possible by the generous support provided through the Graduate Student Endowment Fund and is exclusive to graduate students only.

Join us at the Grad House Green on Wednesday, August 7th, from 4:30-6:00 PM.

Join the Women in Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate committees as we kick off the Fall 2024 term with sandwiches & bubble tea, bingo & lawn games, a photobooth, and networking with fellow UW students and a Vale representative!

Date: Wednesday, September 18th

Time: 11am-1pm

Location: CPH Courtyard

Join us for a Night with Stripe on September 24th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at E7 IDEAs Clinic. You will have the opportunity to network with 2 Stripe engineers and a recruiter while enjoying your served dinner, participate in a fireside chat Q&A, get some swag, as well as share your resume with the recruiter and watch/participate in a live resume critique session. If you want to share your resume for a live resume critique session, make sure to indicate it in the registration form. 

Date: Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: E7 IDEAS Clinic (1427)

Spots are limited, so make sure to register as soon as possible!
 

We are thrilled to invite you to our Round Table with WiE Leaders! Join us for insightful discussions with two UW professors and two industry professionals from different engineering areas, who will share their stories and perspectives on Career Development and Leadership. Snacks and refreshments provided! Please register in advance to guarantee your spot. 

Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Location: E5-6111

Panelists: 
Andrea Scott, Ph.D. -Associate professor - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.

Jane Ravenshaw, MASc, P.Eng.-President, One-two-five Inc. 

Sandra Poole, MASc, P.Eng. -Chief Operating Officer, Mythic Therapeutics 

Sirisha Rambhatla, Ph.D.  -Assistant Professor – Department of Management Science and Engineering 

Click this event to learn more about our panellists and to register.

Join us for a sit-down lunch with panel presentations and free-for-all networking! This is your chance to connect with industry professionals, ask questions, and gain insights on what’s next in engineering.

🗓️ September 28th
⏰ 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 E7 2nd Floor Event Space

Space is limited! If you register and can no longer attend, please contact us at s4white@uwaterloo.ca as soon as possible. Thank you!

This event is open to all genders. Free admission.

Join us for an exciting and informative session on Careers in Hardware with Apple!   

This joint event is hosted by Women in Computer Science and Women in Engineering. 

Date: September 30th

Time: 6:15pm-8:00pm

Location: E7-1427

Guest Speakers: 
Alma Juarez (MMath ’05 PhD’ 12 Computer Science), Formal Verification Engineer 

Mohamed Abu-Rahma (PhD ’09 ECE), Senior Manager at Apple 

Yildiz Sinangil, Machine Learning Platform Architect 

Pizza will be provided (Halal, Vegetarian, and Vegan Options available). 

Join the Women in Engineering undergraduate committee for a fun night painting Halloween themed ceramics! Themed snacks and drinks will be provided.

Date: Monday, October 28th

Time: 5pm-7pm

Location: E7-1331

Space is limited so register now!