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
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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

20 Sep 2018
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Breaking Down Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusion for Women in STEM

Is there someone who looks like me that in STEM? 

What are the opportunities in STEM fields and how can I get there, too?

 

These simple yet significant questions were asked numerous times by the young women who showed interest yet felt out of place when it comes to learning more about STEM. Many of these young women with curious minds come from communities where no ones expects them to succeed, nevermind showing interest in learning.

Knowing that there is a wide population formed of diverse young people who are eager to learn, I quickly learned that diversity exists yet not everyone is included in the conversation.

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution here, which is more digital than ever, we know that what we learned 20 years ago is not necessarily relevant today and, in order to keep up with today’s innovative job market, one has to be exposed to learning that is pioneering and ground-breaking as early as possible.  More

19 Sep 2018
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Alexio™ Corporation is Breaking Down Barriers by Becoming the Bronze Sponsor for Women in STEM Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Doina Oncel, Founder/CEO

504- 101 Roehampton Ave,

Toronto, ON M4P 2W2

1-647-878-9285

September 19, 2018

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

Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, the Alexio™ Corporation team includes Anne Genge, CEO, a Certified Information Privacy Professional with a specialization in dentistry. She also holds certifications for HIPAA Security and PCI Compliance. With over 20 years of experience, Anne knows the challenges healthcare providers face with technology. She and her team work with dental and medical professionals across Canada to minimize data risk and maximize patient care.

“ I was lucky. I was raised to believe I could do anything. My mother was a warrior in education and equality, and at a young age my father put a hammer in my hand and taught me to drive a farm tractor.

Then something happened. As I entered the workforce in my early 20’s that I came up against the reality that the rest of the world wasn’t always going to appreciate or support my competencies, because I was a woman.

Faced with continued roadblocks and cynicism I endured and succeeded in the technology sector because of the deep roots of strength planted in me at a young age. 

When we as women achieve success in non-traditional industries, we need to pass on the tools. I am grateful to be a small part of the mission of hEr VOLUTION in providing so many great opportunities and support for our younger female generation.” says Anne Genge, CEO of Alexio™ Corporation.

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25 Aug 2018
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An Interview with the Founder of hEr VOLUTION: Doina Oncel- STEMing UP Weekly Write Up 13

Hello, readers, and welcome to STEMing UP Spotlight! As promised, this week we will learn more about the founder of STEMing UP and hEr VOLUTION itself- Doina Oncel!

Doina is a social entrepreneur and the founder of hEr VOLUTION, through which she has launched initiatives such as STEM summer camps, the GO!STEM program, and long-term programs such as STEMing UP. Doina loves dancing, food, learning new things, and spending time with her daughters, as she is a mother of two! Fun fact: Doina watches too much Netflix (but don’t we all?!). She likes spending time on her own but also loves being around other people who are fun.

Now that you’ve learnt a bit about Doina, let’s learn more by getting into the interview!

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18 Aug 2018
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STEMing UP Spotlight (Interview with Hailee Vassell) – STEMing UP Weekly Write Up 12

Hi, and welcome back to another STEMing UP Spotlight! Last week’s Spotlight was Dhwani Vaishnav, and this week we will be featuring Hailee Vassell. This series, spanning over the duration of Phase III of the STEMing UP program will showcase the girls in the program, one each Saturday! Check back here every weekend to learn more about the incredible girls in the STEMing UP program and what they are working on.

Hailee is an incoming first year student at Ryerson University . She is passionate about technology and entrepreneurship. She hopes to one day combine these passions and be a trailblazer for the next generation of girls. Hailee enjoys reading, travelling and meeting new people.

Onwards with this interview!

 

1. Why did you join the STEMing UP program?

I joined STEMing UP because I wanted to join something that could challenge me as well as build my portfolio. STEMing UP is perfect as it does both of these things for me. I also really like the idea of working with other girls who are interested in STEM and being able to meet industry professionals.

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