06 Jun 2017
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Making Healthcare More Affordable: Q&A With Saeideh Mohajer and Dilesha Stelmach

One of the big challenges that many Canadians face is having affordable healthcare. In fact, Canada’s health care system is the developed world’s most expensive universal access health care program after adjusting for the age of the population. In 2014, 52,513 Canadians travelled beyond our borders to seek medical treatment, as the health care system could not comply with the needs and demands of a substantial number of Canadian patients.

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04 Jun 2017
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#CanWomenSTEM150- 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 16 Wrap Up

150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 16 Wrap Up

There continues to be a gender gap in STEM fields in Canada.

To try to change this, we can tell girls and young women that they are equal to boys and men and that they can do all the same things that boys and men can do. We can tell them that they can have careers and make an impact in STEM fields. We can point them, even nudge them, towards science, technology, engineering, and math education.

But our words might not be enough. These girls and young women need to see the link between themselves and STEM fields. They need to be able to envision themselves there. Gender-based stereotypes are reinforced for them unless they actually see something different. They need to be able to identify with the work being done in STEM fields and connect it to their own lives.

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30 May 2017
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Now that school’s almost out, it’s time for some STEM fun!

STEM? Fun? What!?

I’m not kidding. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) can go hand in hand with fun—it doesn’t have to be boring. And I can tell you that from my own experience.

When I was young, I had to complete math exercises over the summer in order to get ahead in school. At the time, math was the antithesis of fun. I hated it. I even remembered my cousin used to help me cheat so that we had more time for play.

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28 May 2017
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#CanWomenSTEM150- 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 15 Wrap Up

We are pretty excited these days at hEr VOLUTION. Have we told you why?

Have we mentioned how thrilled we are about the success of the ongoing 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM campaign? We received an overwhelming number of nominations of #CanWomenSTEM150 women to introduce on social media each week, and we continue receive great feedback from our audience and support from other women in STEM. The daily profiles of women who have achieved success in STEM have sparked conversations, led to partnerships and relationships, and inspired other women step up as advocates. Goal achieved (and we’re not done yet)!

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24 May 2017
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6 Latest Femtech Companies That Are Helping Women Live Healthier Lives

 

What would our world look like if more women are in STEM? We would probably have more products and solutions that address diverse gender needs. According to the National Geographic, with a lack of women in science, fewer women would receive quality health care since there’s a routine procedural bias not to include sex as a variable in scientific research.

If more women were in STEM, we’d probably have more cool devices that are geared towards women’s health. Fortunately, we have a few of those, thanks to some brave and inspiring women who have taken the lead to start a tech company. Below are 6 of the latest female technologies, otherwise known as femtech, that are helping women live healthier lives.

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21 May 2017
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#CanWomenSTEM150- 150 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 14 Wrap Up

As we wrap up the 14th week of the 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM campaign, planning for the closing conference is in full swing. The social media campaign continues to introduce inspiring women in STEM fields, past and present, and the Canadian Women in STEM Conference on July 15th is your chance to meet some of them. The conference theme is “Success Stories and Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap” and you will hear from women who are working hard to do that.

This conference is designed to bring together women and professionals in STEM for knowledge exchange and as as a learning platform to support diversity and close the gender gap Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear talks from industry-leading professional women, and participate in an interactive panel discussion about challenges and how to succeed in fields in which women have typically been underrepresented. This event will provide an opportunity for open dialogue and will provide tools and strategies for women in STEM and for those who are considering STEM careers in the future.

Get your ticket today to be a part of this exciting and innovative event. You can also donate a ticket to a student who you think would benefit from the opportunity to learn from and network with the speakers, panel members, industry professionals, and other students interested in STEM.

For a preview of the type of inspiring roles models who will be at the event, read about the six successful women in STEM that we introduced over social media this week:

  • Lexi Benson, Aerospace Engineering student
  • Helen Belyea, Navy lieutenant and Canada’s second female Geologist
  • Leslie Bone, Molecular Science PhD student specializing in cancer biology
  • Yaa Otchere, web developer and digital strategist
  • Dr. Brie Edwards, scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
  • Katie Gibbs, co-founder and Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy

Get your tickets today for the Canadian Women in STEM Conference on July 15th!

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 to read unique and inspiring stories of Canada’s females who are having an impact in STEM.

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Visit the blog for a wrap up of the featured stories each week. 

Use hashtag #CanWomenSTEM150 to help us spread the share these women’s stories.