03 Jun 2019
Blog, Fundraising, Girls in STEM, Summer Camps
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The #STEM Summer Programs for Underserved Youth crowdfunding campaign has launched!

Here we are! This year we decided to dabble into crowdfunding campaign again to help us support our efforts in bringing FREE STEM education to over 150 young minds this year.  We can’t do it alone, we need your help!

As you already know, hEr VOLUTION has assisted about 3000 young bright minds since our incorporation back in 2013. We delivered workshops, camps, and seminars from Scarborough to Milton. We facilitated over 10 camps (March Break and Summer Camps) so far and we were able to serve over 300 young minds so far in these programs alone.  

This year we want to do more. Typically we can only serve about 30 – 50 young people through our programs per year and there is a demand for more, however, we need funds to be able to do this. As you know, we aim high and we push the boundary for more each year. Our goal is to include 150 young minds in our STEM Summer Programs this year. We know that more than 25% of participants who attend our programs will come from underserved communities. We also know that we want to make it affordable for everyone and all of our participants will be accepted in the programs through a subsidized spot.    More

05 Nov 2018
#GivingTuesdayCA, #STEM4Every1, Girls in STEM, Media, Success, Volunteers
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How are you breaking barriers for women in STEM this Giving Tuesday?

First, for the ones who are new to the concept, let’s start by discussing what Giving Tuesday is:

GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The “Opening day of the giving season,” it’s a time when charities, companies, and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. In the same way that retailers take part in Black Friday, the giving community comes together for GivingTuesday.

GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partners – nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individuals – to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness. Across Canada and around the world, GivingTuesday unites communities by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another. More

10 Oct 2018
#STEM4Every1, Blog, CanWomenSTEM150, Engineering, LGBTQA+, Math, Mathematics, Media, Science, STEM Spark, Success, Technology, Women In STEM Conference
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Chandran Fernando, Promoting STEM to Young Women & Girls by Breaking Down Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusion

TORONTO, ON Canada – October 10, 2018 – Toronto based STEM advocacy organization,hEr VOLUTION, is proud to announce Chandran Fernando, Managing Partner at Matrix360, as Keynote at the annual Canadian Women in STEM conference – Breaking Down Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusion, held on October 13, 2018. Matrix360 is an advisory platform whose mission is to elevate a new tone for business with a global and inclusive mindset. Matrix360 is to build sustainable and successful organizations that foster inclusive workplaces where people embrace their differences: gender, ethnicity, race, orientation, age, abilities, education and all backgrounds.

We believe that the solid mission that Matrix360 has followed for numerous years, “To create accessibility to opportunities for all, and encourage open thought processes that effectively puts the heart back into business.”, is exactly what needs to be highlighted during this conference, hence why we are delighted to have Mr. Fernando as the keynote at the conference.

“People are the heart of every business and organization. It is imperative that business leaders recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace as a value-add for business and not just a checkbox-a feel-good gesture.  Business leadership teams must reflect the communities it serves. We must systematically work together towards actionable solutions that not only provide access to opportunities but access to the leadership decision making tables and rooms. There must be a push for representation of all diverse people. It is time business leaders confront biases, prejudice and lack of awareness that impede fair representation in all platforms of leadership.  We must use our voice, mind, and heart to elevate our presence in leadership within Canada. The time is now to embrace the human experience.” says Chandran Fernando, Managing Partner at Matrix 360. More

26 Sep 2018
Blog, CanWomenSTEM150, Engineering, LGBTQA+, Math, Mathematics, Media, Science, Space, STEM Spark, Success, Technology, Women In STEM Conference
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Venture Out is Unleashing the Power of Inclusion by Leading the LGBTQA+ in STEM Breakout Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Doina Oncel, Founder/CEO

504- 101 Roehampton Ave,

Toronto, ON M4P 2W2

1-647-878-9285

 

September 26, 2018

 

(Toronto, ON) – hEr VOLUTION is proud to announce Venture Out, as a new sponsor for the LGBTQA+ Breakout Session at the 2nd annual Canadian Women in STEM Conference; Breaking Down Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusion.

Venture Out is a network of individuals, companies and community organizations. Together, they are building an LGBTQA+ tech and entrepreneurship community, with the goal of creating a more diverse & inclusive future.

“Venture Out is thrilled to partner with hEr VOLUTION to help facilitate a conversation on LGBTQA+ inclusion in STEM. Our organizations share the value of community, and we are grateful for Doina’s enthusiastic support of this session. When we think about “breaking down barriers,” one of the first things that comes to mind is intentionally creating a safe space for folks—LGBTQA+ and allies—to share experiences, ask questions, and listen. We hope to provide that opportunity at this conference.” – Lisa Durnford, Co-Chair, Venture Out More

24 Sep 2018
CanWomenSTEM150, Engineering, Media, STEM Spark, Success, Women In STEM Conference
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SWE of Durham Ontario Unleashes the Power of Inclusion as Bronze Sponsor to Women in STEM Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Doina Oncel, Founder/CEO

504- 101 Roehampton Ave,

Toronto, ON M4P 2W2

1-647-878-9285

 

September 24, 2018

 

(Toronto, ON) – hEr VOLUTION is proud to announce Society of Women Engineers (SWE) of Durham Ontario, as a new Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd annual Canadian Women in STEM Conference; Breaking Down Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusion.

Located in Durham Region, Ontario, The Society of Women Engineers Durham Affiliate is a volunteer-run organization with a mission to empower women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion. SWE Durham serves its members in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.

“The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a global, inclusive organization, empowering females in engineering and technology regardless of geography or career stage. In Canada, the SWE Durham Affiliate is pleased to partner with hEr VOLUTION at their 2nd Annual Canadian Women in STEM Conference to champion diversity in engineering and technology to and promote an inclusive environment.”

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21 Sep 2018
#STEM4Every1, Blog, CanWomenSTEM150, Engineering, LGBTQA+, Math, Mathematics, Science, Space, STEM Spark, Success, Technology, Women In STEM Conference
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Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?

Now that school started and you are becoming accommodated with the new teachers, making new friends and learning new things, you may not think about the start of your career yet. Why would you?

Depending on what you want to become, or even if you don’t know yet what that is, it is very important to start thinking about your network. Sometimes is who knows you that can give you that big break in your career.

Some speakers at our conference last year (see videos here)  have stated that they did not know what they wanted to be when they grew up and that’s ok because they eventually found their calling and have succeeded anyways. Some of them did not even pursue a STEM education yet ended up working in STEM and encouraged everyone to think about that because STEM is such an important skill to have! One particular speaker is also a rock band lead singer (how cool is that!!!!).

This year, for the 2nd annual Candian Women in STEM conference, we are bringing diverse speakers again to discuss important topics such as Innovation in Technology, LGBTQA+ in STEM, STEM Communication, Financial Literacy (one of my favourite topics) and, best of all, there will be 2 Speed Networking sessions where you will have the opportunity to meet professionals who can become your mentors and guide you in the direction where you need to be.

Did you know: having a mentor will give you a 130% more chances of holding a leadership position later on in life?   More