Innovating Canada
CAMPAIGN: Diversity in STEM (2024)
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How McMaster’s BOSS Program Is Engineering a Brighter Future for Black Students
Black students are underrepresented in Canadian engineering programs, but a new McMaster University initiative is empowering them to envision a future as an engineer. Despite progress in recent years, diversity in engineering remains a significant challenge. Black students are still underrepresented in many engineering programs across the country due to barriers like limited representation in...
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Diversity in STEM: A Competitive Advantage
In today’s innovation-driven world, diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is not just a moral imperative but a business necessity. Embracing diversity in STEM leads to a broader range of perspectives, which fosters creativity and innovation, ultimately driving technological and scientific advancement. The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) has...
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How IBET Is Supporting Black and Indigenous STEM PhDs
The IBET PhD Project supports Black and Indigenous PhD students through funding, mentorship, and community support. Pursuing a PhD in engineering or computer science as an Indigenous or Black student in Canada often means navigating a landscape where few peers or faculty members share your background or lived experiences. This lack of representation can be...
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The Complex Realities of 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM Workers in Canada
In Canada’s evolving STEM landscape, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals face unique barriers as they navigate their careers. Although technology offers marginalized communities opportunities for connection and visibility, queer workers within STEM fields continue to encounter systemic barriers and underrepresentation, underscoring the need for dedicated support. Despite their proven ability, 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals face inequities that impede their career...
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Breaking Barriers for Girls and Gender-Diverse Youth in STEM
In Canada, women make up only 23% of science and technology workers and less than 5% of trades workers. But diversity in science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is important: diverse work forces are associated with benefits, including more novel scientific ideas with higher impact, and higher profits in the corporate sector. Canada is...
