PIPSC Women in Science

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.@Lotus_STEMM are working on a special collection of peer-reviewed scientific publications by South Asian female identifying researchers for @FACETSJournal. Are you interested in contributing? shoutout.wix.com/so/95ON1b1Sh?l…

@PIPSC_WiS, in collaboration with @WWEST_UBCO is inviting high school teachers and students to participate in a free STEM in the Public Sector Webinar on Feb 10th, 10:30-11:15 am PT. Zoom Sign-up pipsc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Visit pipsc.ca/news-issues/de… for more information!

The ability to #WorkFromHome is highly valued by Canadian workers, especially women, according to a new study by @abacusdataca. Employers who want to recruit and retain women must recognize that flexibility is now table stakes. Check out the full article: abacusdata.ca/women-future-o…

Employment income averaged $45,700 per year for racialized women and $47,800 for non-racialized and non-Indigenous women, compared with $51,600 for racialized men and $54,100 for non-racialized and non-Indigenous men.

According to recent @StatCan_eng studies, racialized women graduates generally have lower employment incomes than racialized men, as well as non-racialized and non-Indigenous women. Read more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti…

👖Not asking for it. 👗Not asking for it. 🥻Not asking for it. 👙Not asking for it. 👠Not asking for it. 💄Not asking for it. There is no excuse for sexual assault and harassment. RT if you agree!

@gwendoesscience @Kumari_Devyani It was an honour to host such wonderful panelists! Thank you both for being a part of it :)

Check out this Op-Ed by @this_is_farah: For all the cheerleading, science still has an equity problem thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar

Women in science receive less credit for their contributions, study finds phys.org/news/2022-06-w… via @physorg_com

Une exposition à @usask @DiefCentre intitulée « Volonté de fer : les femmes en STIM » par @IngeniumCa présente des histoires de femmes qui ont apporté d'importantes contributions dans les STIM. L'exposition est ouverte jusqu'au 28 août. ingeniumcanada.org/fr/expositions…

A new exhibition at @usask @DiefCentre is showcasing the crucial role of women in STEM. 'Iron Willed: Women in STEM' by @IngeniumCa features stories of women who have made important contributions to the field. The exhibition is open until August 28. diefenbaker.usask.ca/news/usasks-di…

Today is National #IndigenousPeoplesDay. We want to recognise and honour the important contributions First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples have made to the field of science. Check out this list of seven remarkable Indigenous women and two-spirit scientists. sfu.ca/wwest/WWEST_bl…

If you were asked to draw a scientist, what would you depict? Check out this article by Dr @DaraStanley about stereotypes in science and why it matters. #womeninScience #womeninSTEM siliconrepublic.com/innovation/soa… via @siliconrepublic

Why menopause matters in the academic workplace: Employers in some countries are stepping up efforts to support staff through this life stage. Others need to follow suit. nature.com/articles/d4158…

Can You Identify These Awesome Black Women In Science? Take this quiz to find out! glblctzn.typeform.com/to/gicOVHJn

The world’s largest online encyclopaedia, @Wikipedia mirrors society’s bias towards male achievements. Employers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine can help to change that. nature.com/articles/d4158…

Les grands scientifiques ayant marqué l'Histoire ne sont-ils que des hommes? Pourquoi si peu de femmes de sciences sont-elles passées à la postérité? rts.ch/info/sciences-…

Women are making strides in artificial intelligence but are still underrepresented, according to new @Concordia research. An analysis of two decades’ worth of professional data reveals a male-dominated field that is slowly opening up. concordia.ca/news/stories/2…