Women in Science aims to encourage females in the faculty of science by
- providing a supportive and inclusive community,
- showcasing the importance and value of women in science,
- inspiring young women to pursue science, and
- working to identify and eliminate barriers to female participation in science.
Stay in touch:
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- Send us an email at womeninscienceuw@gmail.com
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- Find us in our new space at ESC 102!
News
- Feb. 6, 2019Women in Science Celebration at the Grad House
Come out to our first social of the year celebrating Women in Science on Monday, February 11 at 4PM at the Grad House! There will be cake and food.
- Feb. 6, 2019Discussion Series: Big Kids on Big Problems
We are having biweekly discussions. Every 2nd week = different topic. Come out to chat, snack, warm up, or just hear what others have to say! We look forward to seeing you!
- Feb. 6, 2019Big Kids on Big Problems: Supervisor Discussion
Come out to our 2nd discussion topic on Monday, February 11 at 3pm in ESC102A. This week's discussion: Supervisors. Warm drinks and snacks will be served!
Events
- Aug. 22, 2019Weekly Writting Cafe
We will follow the Pomodoro technique: focused indivual work for 25 minutes followed by 5-minute breaks, with a bigger break after 2 hours (if needed).
Bring your comuputer, notebook, pens, and whatever more uuou need to feel like you need to to feel like you can work and focus.
Come prepared to briefly share your goals and what you are writting about wiwth others.
Make new friends and bring old ones! Everyone is welcome.
- Aug. 29, 2019Weekly Writting Cafe
We will follow the Pomodoro technique: focused indivual work for 25 minutes followed by 5-minute breaks, with a bigger break after 2 hours (if needed).
Bring your comuputer, notebook, pens, and whatever more uuou need to feel like you need to to feel like you can work and focus.
Come prepared to briefly share your goals and what you are writting about wiwth others.
Make new friends and bring old ones! Everyone is welcome.
- Aug. 29, 2019Discussion Series - Embracing Failure
Failure is an essential part of learning yet, all too often we find we are too embarrassed to share these failed endeavours with others. This session is an opportunity to hear about your peer’s failures and to learn how to embrace your own.
