WESTCOAST WOMEN

in Engineering, Science and Technology

WESTCOAST WOMEN

in Engineering, Science and Technology

WESTCOAST WOMEN

in Engineering, Science and Technology

WWEST Associate Chair & WWEST Hub Application - OPEN NOW

 

WWEST is pleased to announce funding to pilot Associate Chair ($10,000) and Hub ($5,000) regional sites within British Columbia and the Yukon for 2024-2025.  For more information and to apply, please choose the appropriate application links below.

 

WWEST Associate Chairs application and adjudication rubric

WWEST Hubs application and adjudication rubric

 

All applications must be submitted online prior to September 30, 2024, using the links below.

Application and Information for WWEST Associate ChairsApplication and Information for WWEST Hubs

INCLUSION

Excellence in innovation and discovery depends upon diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities and approaches. In this theme, a core commitment of the Chair is fostering paths to access STEM experiences, education and careers.

COLLABORATION

This theme recognizes the need for cultivated, co-ordinated and engaged partners for meaningful positive impact for girls, women and underrepresented persons.

INNOVATION

In this theme a deeper understanding of the social, cultural and personal experiences that influence interactions and choices in STEM are pursued. Through focusing on positive conditions and characteristics that help girls and women succeed.

With a goal to IMPACT LOCALLY and INFLUENCE NATIONALLY, the activities of the British Columbia/Yukon Chair, will advance local engagement, transformative learning, and research excellence around the three core themes of INCLUSION, COLLABORATION and INNOVATION.

WWEST: STEM Outreach

The WWEST STEM Outreach team eagerly collaborates with classroom teachers to develop engaging hands-on lessons for students.  Using various BC Education Curriculum outcomes, lessons are STEM focused but based on the needs of the local classroom community.  In-person, classroom lessons, are designed as a series of visits, with the goal of building connections and interest in STEM retention for years to come.

Interested?

Email wwest.ok@ubc.ca for more information.  We look forward to visiting!

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