02 Jul 2018
#STEM4Every1, Contest, Engineering, Science, Success, Summer Camps
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Contest Alert! Win your #STEMCamp2018 ticket

Enter for a chance to WIN one (1) of four (4) tickets to our STEM Camps (One ticket to be wan for each camp)

I want to win a ticket to the __________ camp because____________.

When I grow up I want to be a __________ because___________. 

 

OFFICIAL RULES

  • Contest Period

The STEM Camps Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 12:00:01 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on July 3, 2018 and ends at 4:59:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2018 (the “Contest Period”).  By participating in the Contest, each entrant agrees to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules. Entrants further agree to abide by and be bound by all decisions of hEr VOLUTION (the “Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding, without right of appeal, in all matters relating to this Contest and the awarding of the prize(s), including without limitation eligibility and/or disqualification of entries.

  • Eligibility

The Contest is open to legal residents of Ontario who are 15 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Entrants who are below the age of majority in Ontario must have the permission of their parent or legal guardian in order to enter the Contest.

Excluded from eligibility are the officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives of Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies (collectively, the “Promotion Entities“), and members of any immediate families (defined as parents, siblings, children and spouses, regardless of where they live) or households (whether or not related) of such officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives. More

21 May 2017
CanWomenSTEM150
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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!

Between now and July 15, follow hEr VOLUTION’s 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
 to read unique and inspiring stories of Canada’s females who are having an impact in STEM.

Re-post and share and forward!

 Learn more about 150 Days of  Canadian Women in Stem.

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.

30 Apr 2017
CanWomenSTEM150
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We are half way there!

With the latest social media postings this week, we officially reached the half-way point in the 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM campaign.

What does this mean?

So far:

  • 75 days of recruiting, researching, and promoting inspiring women in STEM fields
  • 65 amazing women profiled, from a wide variety of STEM fields
  • 11 weekly wrap-up blogs and newsletters
  • Many likes, shares, comments, and retweets

And then:

  • 75 more days to go
  • 65 more profiles of excellent role models still to come
  • 11 more blog posts to wrap up the weekly social media posts
  • 1 impressive library of 130 impressive Canadian women in STEM as the end result
  • 1 exciting event to celebrate it all – The Canadian Women in STEM Conference on July 15th

Thank you to everyone who has helped out to this point — especially the women who have been nominated and have shared their stories to help inspire girls and young women. Your stories show the incredible impact that women in STEM can have in Canada. Keep spreading the word!

The women who were featured during this momentous week are:

 

Between now and July 15, follow hEr VOLUTION’s 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to read unique and inspiring stories of Canada’s females who are having an impact in STEM.

Re-post and share and forward!

 Learn more about 150 Days of  Canadian Women in Stem.

Nominate an inspiring Canadian woman in STEM to be featured.

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.

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

18 Feb 2015
Engineering, STEM Spark
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#STEMSpark: Meet Eva Martinez – Aerospace Engineer

Martinez_2829Eva Martinez’s introduction to STEM came out of the blue, quite literally, at the tender age of 5.

Her family was immigrating from Spain to Toronto by plane and she was invited up to the front.

“Just seeing the pilots at work and all the activity in the flight deck and being out over the Atlantic was, somehow the start of me wanting a future in aviation,” said the RMC and Canadian Forces engineering graduate, who is currently in charge of Program Management Excellence at UTC Aerospace Systems Landing Systems, Toronto. More

08 Mar 2014
Engineering
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Women of Aviation – CC-177 Globemaster III Pilots

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This week I had the opportunity to participate in multiple events for Women of Aviation World Wide week! This annual event aims to encourage more young women to consider careers in aviation. Local airports host “Girls Fly Too” events, where young women who have never flown in a small plane are taken up on a flight by volunteer pilots.

While speaking at an event in Oshawa on the weekend, I met two amazing pilots under the age of 30 More

02 Mar 2014
Success
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International Women’s Day – March 8th!

IWD

March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD) – how are you celebrating?

First, some history. International Women’s Day arose from a movement for women’s equal rights, with first events being held in Europe in 1911! Today, this day is celebrated internationally, with events all around the world. Usually the entire week holding March 8th is used to celebrate the progress and achievements of women and the importance of gender equality.

Each year Canada creates a theme for the celebrations – this year it is ‘Strong Women. Strong Canada’. Canadian women creating jobs one business at a time. Specifically the significance that women entrepreneurs play in  driving growth, creating  jobs, and fostering innovation in the  Canadian economy. More