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Women in Science and Engineering
NSERC adopted the following Policy Statement on Gender, Science and Engineering in October 2011:
“NSERC believes that all Canadians should have every opportunity to participate fully in science and engineering and strongly encourages both women and men to consider entering careers in these fields.
NSERC’s programs and peer review system are designed to ensure fair treatment of all applicants. NSERC is committed to monitoring for gender bias in the evaluation of any submission.
NSERC recognizes that challenges remain in achieving the full participation of women in science and engineering careers. It is committed to identifying and eliminating barriers that may exist within its own programs and working together with other stakeholders, when appropriate, to do the same.
In addition, NSERC will partner in special initiatives to encourage and assist women in reaching full participation in all disciplines.”
Programs
Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) Program
The CWSE program was launched in 1996. Its goal is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering, and to provide role models for women active in, and considering, careers in these fields. NSERC funding must be matched by cash contributions from corporate sponsors. The program is regionally based, with one Chair for each of the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and British Columbia and Yukon regions.
Canadian L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Postgraduate Scholarship
Women who are awarded an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarship or Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship may also eligible to apply for a scholarship supplement funded by L’Oréal Canada.
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| Atlantic | Tamara Franz-Odendaal Department of Biology Mount Saint Vincent University |
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| Quebec | Nadia Ghazzali Department of Mathematics and Statistics Université Laval |
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| Ontario | Catherine Mavriplis Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Ottawa |
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| Prairie | Annemieke Farenhorst Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba |
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| British Columbia and Yukon | Elizabeth Croft Department of Mechanical Engineering University of British Columbia |
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Policies, reports and statistics
Family and Medical Leave provisions
Maximizing Opportunities: Increasing Women’s Participation in Science and Engineering – A Summit
Policy Statement on Gender Equality in Science and Engineering
NSERC includes information about women in science and engineering in some of its statistical reports:
- Facts and Figures
Women in Science and Engineering in Canada (2010)- 2011 scholarships and fellowships competition statistics
Links
Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
National Science Foundation ADVANCE program
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