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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Lee Rickwood
The deadline is approaching for Canadian STEM students to get funding to build homegrown miniature satellites.