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
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.
Computer Coding, Musical Creativity Key to Winning Popular Canadian Contest
by Lee Rickwood
The deadline to submit entries to the 2024 Your Voice is Power student competition is May 31, 2024, and the winners will be selected in June.
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.
Challenging the Stereotypes, Building an Ecosystem for Women in IP
by Lee Rickwood
“We need to see ourselves in these roles,” said one accomplished female tech exec. “If they [other women] don’t see you do it, they won’t believe they can do it,” said another women executive of the importance of role models and the unfortunate impact of existing stereotypes on students or those just entering the workforce.
What does it take to break the glass ceiling as a woman in tech?
by Yasmin Ranade
The lesson here is that even in traditionally male-dominated industries, it is possible to succeed as a female in technology by providing great leadership and support for your team.
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.