Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology, creating an environment where women and girls can pursue their interest, education and careers in STEM.
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Want to break into cybersecurity? Stripe’s Emily Glassberg Sands gives a behind-the-scenes look at her journey into data science and shares her best advice for other women entering this male-dominated STEM field. bit.ly/4enwHkk
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The Milky Way turns out to be part of a massive supercluster of galaxies that forms one of the largest known structures in the universe. This discovery is only the beginning of a new effort to map the cosmos trib.al/b7dviR1
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While the supernatural may get all the attention at Halloween, natural sciences can bring thrills & chills, too. From superbugs to glow-in-the-dark bats to zombie ants, discover some spooky science from @UTAustin researchers.
#HappyHalloween #SpookyScience
cns.utexas.edu/news/features…
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Don’t let these science stories send a shiver down your spine.
#SpookyScience
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Who ya gonna call? #Landsat! 👻 Every day, Landsat satellites acquire images that help solve Earth's mysteries. Objects that might be perceived as a spooky face, a bizarre-looking potato, or ghostly apparition are actually unique landforms on our enchanting planet. #Spookyscience
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Join @SCWIST Women in Pharmaceutical Industry event, where four accomplished women will share insights into their career paths & experiences. Topics include innovation in healthcare, career growth, & fostering diversity—perfect for anyone aiming to make an impact in this industry
Curious about what it takes to succeed in pharma? Join us on November 5 to hear about real-life experiences, challenges and triumphs from our panel of @Sanofi professionals! Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-pha… #WomenInPharma
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Free scientific illustrations for biologists! 😍
@NIH has released a library of 500+ free scientific illustrations to create figures, presentations, and illustrations!
all freely available in the public domain.
Retweet and spread the message!
bioart.niaid.nih.gov/
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Passionate about mentoring youth & sharing your STEM journey? Join our Quantum Leaps Mentorship Program and connect with high school students eager to learn about your STEM field. #WomenInSTEM
Apply Now: scwist.ca/programs/ms-infini…
Join Oct 26 Info Session: eventbrite.ca/e/quantum-leap…
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Join us in helping to raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families across the province by wearing your purple on #DressPurpleDay! All children and youth have the right to safety and well-being in every space 💜
ALT Join us in helping to raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families across the province by wearing your purple on #DressPurpleDay! All children and youth have the right to safety and well-being in every space 💜
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Marie Curie is well known for her chemistry achievements but less so for helping other women succeed in science trib.al/GOcCYyB
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In honor of National #ChemistryWeek, learn about these 8 inspiring women who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry — from Marie Curie in 1911 to @CarolynBertozzi in 2022! 👩🏻🔬
newsweek.com/eight-women-won…
#WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #WomenInChemistry
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12 years ago, the revolutionary genetic tool #CRISPR/Cas9 was published in Science, work that @e__charpentier and @doudna_lab won a #NobelPrize for in 2020.
On #WorldCRISPRDay, read the landmark paper that describes the discovery: bit.ly/3BO74LP
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Why are women still fighting for equity in STEM?
Despite Canada's push for innovation, women and gender-diverse individuals are significantly underrepresented in STEM, with less than 30% of the workforce comprising women.
Read more from Melanie Ratnam, Interim CEO of @SCWIST
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Ada Lovelace's story goes far beyond her role as the world's first computer programmer—it reveals the power of mentorship, dismantling barriers and how her visionary thinking still influences Canada's STEM future today. Learn more in the links below. ⬇️
What can Canada learn from Ada Lovelace's pioneering work in computing?
On Ada Lovelace Day, our Future in Focus series explores issues in STEM and cybersecurity.
#FutureInFocus #AdaLovelaceDay #STEM #Intersectionality #Cybersecurity
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High school students passionate about STEM: Quantum Leaps is here for you! This program pairs you with inspiring mentors in STEM to explore career paths, develop essential skills, and bring your ideas to life.
Join Quantum Leaps to build confidence and shape your future in STEM.
Exciting news for parents of high school students! Our Quantum Leaps program pairs your daughter with experienced female mentors in STEM, helping her explore diverse career paths and develop essential skills. Learn more and apply: scwist.ca/programs/ms-infini…
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👋Il est encore temps de s'inscrire pour cet évènement gratuit autour des carrières de la communication scientifique ! Nous aurons le plaisir d'accueillir Chloé Bourquin, reporter au journal La Presse et Juliette Pierre, bédéiste et illustratrice scientifique 🗞️📝
Curious about career paths beyond academia? Join us for “Chat with us,” an inspiring event focused on careers in science communication! Learn from experts Dr. Chloé Bourquin and Dr. Juliette Pierre on October 12, 12-1pm EDT. #scicomm eventbrite.ca/e/chat-with-us…
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Are you a Black student conducting research at the undergraduate level? Apply for an Undergraduate Student Research Award today!
Learn more:
nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-e…
@CIHR_IRSC
ALT Three black students ready for school. Wearing backpacks. Funding to support Black student researchers at the undergraduate level.
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Today, we're wearing orange to honour the Indigenous children and families affected by residential schools in Canada - a colonial system that left generational scars on the Indigenous community.
Artwork shared from Michelle Stoney (@mstoneyart on Instagram).
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Truth and Reconciliation Week Day 4!
Teachers, sign up for today’s educational programming here: buff.ly/3XSBi8R
Join us for today’s lunch and learn webinar at 12:00 PM CDT! buff.ly/3VKiOVU
#nctr_um
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After a whirlwind of new recognition for her GLP-1 research, chemist Svetlana Mojsov has thoughts on allocating credit in science. bit.ly/4gwSXdB
