20 Nov 2017
CanWomenSTEM150, STEM Spark
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#STEMSpark: Veronica Nnensa’s online site features socially responsible fashion inspired by Africa.

Veronica Nnensa and co-founder, Freeda Mulenga take the vibrant traditional textiles of Africa and bring them to Canada via their 3-year-old online boutique, Kuwala. Kuwala curates unique pieces from socially responsible fashion brands inspired by Africa, and hand-crafted pieces from fashion designers and ethical women’s cooperatives based all across Africa and the Diaspora. Born in Malawi, Africa, and raised in Canada, entrepreneur Veronica studied public affairs and policy management with a focus on African development.

“Working in a field dominated by men might seem intimidating, but you will succeed. There are many people who want to see you prosper and are looking to support ambitious young women like you.“ — Veronica Nnensa More

14 Nov 2017
CanWomenSTEM150, Engineering, STEM Spark
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#STEMSpark: Bell VP Borika Vucinic is a powerhouse in Canadian communications.

As Vice-President, Bell Network, Borika Vucinic oversees engineering support and operations for Bell Media broadcast sites in Montreal and Toronto, and project engineering and network support for television and radio stations across Canada. In 2015 she was recognized as a pioneer and a voice for women in communications and technology with the Women in Communication and Technology (WCT), Technology Innovator Award. Borika holds an MBA and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and has earned a reputation as an innovator and team builder. Formerly Director, TV and Radio Engineering, she was instrumental in building the Bell TV Network team and delivering infrastructure advances to support the Fibe TV app and Satellite TV video on demand.

“Having diversity of opinions at the table when new technologies are developed, implemented or innovated is absolutely important as diversity brings new ideas, different thoughts and multitude of options.” — Borika Vucinic More

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!

21 Nov 2016
Science, STEM Spark
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#STEMSpark: Biologist Samantha Yammine shares her fascination with the natural world through social media

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Samantha Yammine is a PhD candidate studying stem cell biology and brain development who shares information on her specialization through weekly #ScienceSunday and #FeatureFriday posts on her Instagram feed (@science.sam). Her current academic research focuses on the development and function of cell populations within the organic brain, and how these findings may apply to synthetic networks in the near future.

“Humans are amazing creatures and we can do so much more than we allow ourselves to. Constructive criticism is excellent, but dream-bashing (from anyone) is unacceptable.” — Samantha Yammine More

14 Nov 2016
Science, STEM Spark
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#STEMSpark: Biologist Micheline Khan’s eco site My Little Green Foot sheds a light on environmental innovations

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Environmentalist Micheline Khan is a biology grad whose mission is to promote the responsible use of resources, share innovative scientific research, health and wellness information, and improve the quality of life for people and the planet. What started as a humble Facebook group has grown into My Little Green Foot, a platform to share eco information and resources, and guide enviro newbies with tips and advice.

“Always believe in your potential and follow your purpose. Following your purpose is pursuing something outside of yourself. This path isn’t made for everyone, so it will be challenging. The long way is the shortcut.” – Micheline Khan More

07 Nov 2016
STEM Spark, Technology
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#STEMSpark: Aisha Addo puts women in the driver’s seat in a female only ride-sharing service, #DriveHER

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“Do your best, be your best, and love yourself.” — Aisha Addo

Aisha Addo is the creative of DriveHER, a new ride-sharing service staffed by female drivers for female passengers. “There’s a message of empowerment of women at the wheel,”  Aisha explains. “So symbolically I like that.” She is also the founder of  a non-profit mentoring organization targeted at girls from the African diaspora in the Greater Toronto area. More