Woman Leader Discusses Levelling the Field in Canadian Tech
By Yasmin Ranade
When we can openly and honestly recognize the systemic barriers that women in tech face, the dial moves closer to a more equitable and accessible future for all.
Tag: STEM Skills
British Columbia’s Life Sciences Sector Faces Critical Shortage of STEM/Business Professionals
By Yasmin Ranade
One of the three key areas that is impacting the B.C. life sciences sector’s talent shortage is the need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tech-Based March Break Camps for Kids
By Christine Persaud
March Break 2024 is fast approaching, and parents who haven’t yet done so are frantically searching for last-minute camps for their kids. For some kids, a computer-based camp is a nice respite from the heavy physical activity they are used to at school and in other extra-curriculars.
International Womens Day: Canadian Women Capitalize on Data Science Know-how to Drive Athletic Performance
By Yasmin Ranade
On International Women’s Day (IWD), when social and economic realities of gender disparity are being addressed under the theme – #EmbraceEquity, I thought it timely to celebrate the successes of two STEM women who are driving sport performance through tech.
Students Help Montreal Start-up Develop Breakthrough Tech to Convert Energy From Light
By Yasmin Ranade
Laval-based WattByWatt has developed breakthrough technology to convert light to energy, which could disrupt how we power everyday electronics. Potential applications for the novel energy system range from charging cell phones or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to powering the beacons and smart RFID tags found on items in the supermarket, to charging outdoor cameras or household WiFi networks.
Dreamer Day Fest Lighting a Career Spark for Girls: STEAM, Trades and Entrepreneurship
By Yasmin Ranade
The Dreamer Day Fest 2022 will run from October 4 – 5, 2022 at the Enercare Centre – Exhibition Place in Toronto. This event will include keynote addresses from high-profile women who are leaders in their fields, including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), skilled trades, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Amplifying Women’s Voices Bolsters Business and Inclusivity in STEM
By Yasmin Ranade
Recruiting women into STEM is often the singular strategy that employers use to ‘tick the box’ for bringing diversity into the tech industry, but are recruitment initiatives enough to make tech inclusive, long-term?
The Knowledge Society: Empowering Canada’s Youth to be ‘Unicorns’
By Yasmin Ranade
In today’s world, if a teenager identifies an interest in a tech career, to be successful in tech at a global level requires an entrepreneurial mindset. Schools have a unique opportunity to adapt to the 21st century and expose teens to new career possibilities in tech, while developing the mindsets to be successful in this new industry,