Events

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

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. 

Do you want to learn more about taking a parental leave as a grad student in Engineering?
 
Are you a supervisor who wants to learn more about supporting a student intending to take a parental leave?
 
The Women in Engineering Graduate committee is proud to present an information session on parental leave in grad school. The event will include information for both those interested in taking leaves, and those supporting students and post-docs taking leaves, like faculty members and research associates.

A GSPA representative was invited to present university guidance and resources available. Three other speakers will share their personal experiences: a supervisor and two grad students, one who took the leave and one who decided to not take it. Hear about what is expected from you, where to find support, and personal experiences of both taking and returning from leave.

Breakout roundtable discussions about navigating leaves as a future parent, or as supervisor will provide an opportunity for Q&A with our special guests.
 
Parenting is not gender-exclusive: all genders are welcome. 
What: Parental Leave Info Session
Where: E5-2004 with Hybrid MS Teams option
When: Friday November 10th from 11:30-12:30pm 

 Bring your own lunch - supplementary snacks and drinks will be provided.

Join us, the Women in Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Committees, as we launch the Spring 2024 term with an array of activities: games, henna, food & ice cream, photo booth, and valuable networking opportunities with your fellow UW students.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to AMD for graciously sponsoring this event. Representatives will be present to engage with you about co-op opportunities, so don’t miss out!

Sehba Salon will also be on-site, offering stunning henna tattoos. Designs start at just $5, with cash payments accepted only.

To secure your spot at this exciting gathering, RSVP using the link below. Note that all food and swag will be available on a first come first served basis for this event. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

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

Meet the panellists:

Andrea Brookfield

Andrea Brookfield is an Assistant Professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Waterloo. Her research interests include the development and use of efficient yet effective numerical tools for resource management. Primarily, she studies the use of hydrological models to simulate flow and contaminant transport, including the thermal regime, for prediction, management, and process investigation.

Christine Moresoli

Christine Moresoli is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Waterloo since 1998. Her research interests are interdisciplinary and have focused on food products, food processing and bioprocess engineering, specifically the sustainability and development of plant-based food products, bioproducts, drinking water and protein membrane separation processes.

Veronika Magdanz

Veronika Magdanz is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, supporting the Biomedical Engineering program as a core member. Dr. Veronika Magdanz is developing wireless small scale magnetic robots for biomedical applications. One of the challenges for remotely controlled microrobots is finding efficient power sources on the microscale. Veronika Magdanz uses different approaches spanning from biohybrid to magnetic actuation to power these tiny machines.

Valerie Ward

Valerie Ward is an assistant professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo. Her primary focus is the use of microalgae, metabolic engineering, and ionic liquid based separations in biological systems.

Date: May 22nd, 2024

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location: E5-2004

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 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

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.