Resources

These resources have been created and/or compiled by the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, BC/Yukon Region, Dr. Lesley Shannon, from 2015-2021, under the operating name Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology.

Best of the WWEST Podcast: Inspiring Women with Real Stories

A podcast hosted by Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology! We believe that providing role models for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) can change the world, so come along with us as we talk to incredible women in STEM about their lives, careers, and everything in between; as well as experts in issues impacting diversity. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

Engendering Success in STEM (ESS)

A research partnership with the shared goal of fostering women's inclusion and success in STEM. Bringing together scoial scientists, STEM experts, and stakeholders in STEM industry and education, to break down the biases girls and women face on their pathway to success. To learn more about ESS, click here.

Media Depictions of Women in STEM Series

A series that takes an in-depth look at some our favourite female characters working in STEM. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

White Papers

WWEST's White Papers are meant as infographics to inform the community, industry, academia, and secondary students and guidance counsellors about various topics in STEM, including how to create a more diverse and empowered STEM workforce, STEM careers, and issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

WWEST Blog

A collection of blog posts written by the Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology team covering a wide range of STEM-related topics. To view this project at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.

WWEST Resources

A collection of resources for youth, parents, teachers, post-secondary, and industry, curated by Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology. To view all of our resources at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology at SFU, click here.