Cleantech Startup Says the Last Straw is Our Plastic Waste
by Lee Rickwood
This cleantech startup intends to completely replace single-use plastics with its patented product and process technology.
Tag: Women & Tech
Going paperless can be easier with the Fujitsu ScanSnap
By Ted Kritsonis
For Jennie Moore, making paper disappear through scanning to the cloud was key to running an accounting and auditing business.
Tech Gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day
By Christine Persaud
Moms of all ages are into tech these days, from the Millennial moms who grew up knowing nothing but a digital world, to retirees whose interests are piqued by everything from smartphones to smart speakers and wearable devices.With that said, regardless of the age or tech-savviness of the mother on your list, there’s something for everyone when it comes to tech gifts for Mother’s Day.
Companies That Support Mothers in the Workplace
By Christine Persaud
More women entering the workforce means there are more working mothers, too. And it’s a tough balance when it comes to dual income households with children. Thankfully, many companies are taking steps to better support mothers in the workplace.
The Ways Forward for Continued Tech Growth in Canada
By Yasmin Ranade
Canada has a strong tech economy, and an abundance of college and university programs for aspiring techies, but are there other factors at play in building up the tech talent pool in Canada?
Women, AI and Mining in Canada: Revolutionary But No Magic Bullet
by Lee Rickwood
Whether as chief data scientists or machine learning project leaders, women in Canada are using artificial intelligence tools and techniques to revolutionize the country’s mining industry.
Children’s book, ‘Ara the Star Engineer,’ Shows STEM is for Everyone
By Yasmin Ranade
On International Day of the Girl a couple of weeks ago I read about a first-of-its-kind illustrated book for kids about engineering. The book, titled Ara the Star Engineer, follows a 6-year old girl, Ara, on a quest to build an algorithm to solve a big problem.
Canadian Tech Entrepreneur Working with G20 to Empower Women
by Lee Rickwood
Equal pay for equal work isn’t just the right thing to do; the benefits of operating a gender-balanced work environment contribute directly to our bottom line, says a Canadian tech leader working to empower women in business.