PIPSC Women in Science

Connecting members from the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada and the Women in Science Initiative.
#DiversityinSTEM #federalscience

[Canada's CPHO @CPHO_Canada]

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[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

.@Lotus_STEMM are working on a special collection of peer-reviewed scientific publications by South Asian female identifying researchers for @FACETSJournal. Are you interested in contributing? https://t.co/41hHQMGc2R

[WWEST UBCO @WWEST_UBCO]

@PIPSC_WiS, in collaboration with @WWEST_UBCO is inviting high school teachers and students to participate in a free STEM in the Public Sector Webinar on Feb 10th, 10:30-11:15 am PT.
Zoom Sign-up https://t.co/3AEDXMGTCJ
Visit https://t.co/7FDHJKIsuS for more information!

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

The ability to #WorkFromHome is highly valued by Canadian workers, especially women, according to a new study by @abacusdataca. Employers who want to recruit and retain women must recognize that flexibility is now table stakes. Check out the full article: https://t.co/H6jUE734sC

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Employment income averaged $45,700 per year for racialized women and $47,800 for non-racialized and non-Indigenous women, compared with $51,600 for racialized men and $54,100 for non-racialized and non-Indigenous men.

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

According to recent @StatCan_eng studies, racialized women graduates generally have lower employment incomes than racialized men, as well as non-racialized and non-Indigenous women. Read more: https://t.co/svmTtCCp92

[UN Women @UN_Women]

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[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

@gwendoesscience @Kumari_Devyani It was an honour to host such wonderful panelists! Thank you both for being a part of it :)

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Check out this Op-Ed by @this_is_farah: For all the cheerleading, science still has an equity problem https://t.co/wxJRg5Iz6u via @torontostar

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Women in science receive less credit for their contributions, study finds https://t.co/Mu9LiyFwGC via @physorg_com

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Une exposition à @usask @DiefCentre intitulée « Volonté de fer : les femmes en STIM » par @IngeniumCa présente des histoires de femmes qui ont apporté d'importantes contributions dans les STIM. L'exposition est ouverte jusqu'au 28 août. https://t.co/u1tjjBSbHX

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

A new exhibition at @usask @DiefCentre is showcasing the crucial role of women in STEM. 'Iron Willed: Women in STEM' by @IngeniumCa features stories of women who have made important contributions to the field. The exhibition is open until August 28. https://t.co/JoDYmeX9vx

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Today is National #IndigenousPeoplesDay. We want to recognise and honour the important contributions First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples have made to the field of science. Check out this list of seven remarkable Indigenous women and two-spirit scientists. https://t.co/Q2GdfPCWW2

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

If you were asked to draw a scientist, what would you depict?
Check out this article by Dr @DaraStanley about stereotypes in science and why it matters. #womeninScience #womeninSTEM https://t.co/zYQPYJa2mI via @siliconrepublic

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Why menopause matters in the academic workplace:
Employers in some countries are stepping up efforts to support staff through this life stage. Others need to follow suit. https://t.co/owSXJ7gtAS

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Can You Identify These Awesome Black Women In Science? Take this quiz to find out! https://t.co/OiT3OMKc4G

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

The world’s largest online encyclopaedia, @Wikipedia mirrors society’s bias towards male achievements. Employers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine can help to change that. https://t.co/SlrBDGl1Ve

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Les grands scientifiques ayant marqué l'Histoire ne sont-ils que des hommes? Pourquoi si peu de femmes de sciences sont-elles passées à la postérité? https://t.co/Ua2tVtVbfX

[PIPSC Women in Science @PIPSC_WiS]

Women are making strides in artificial intelligence but are still underrepresented, according to new @Concordia research. An analysis of two decades’ worth of professional data reveals a male-dominated field that is slowly opening up. https://t.co/Ep6P3QBjbm