Introduction to Women in Technology & Trades
Symposium Event Videos
Upcoming Symposium: Advocacy
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
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WiTTConnect Tech Talks
WiTTConnect Tech Talks are an opportunity to learn about emerging technology fields from a faculty member or industry partner working in the field.
WiTT Interviews
We have interviewed a variety of women including students, faculty and industry partners, please watch the interviews below:
Interview with Aleksandra Bis, Project Coordinator at Walters Group
Interview with Melissa Montenegro-Rosero, Mohawk College Engineering Technology Student
Interview with Alice Rende, Mohawk College Engineering Technology Student
Interview with Lindsay Richardson, Professor, Mohawk College Marshall School of Skilled Trades
Picture a Scientist Film Discussion
The Tribeca Film Festival winner “Picture a Scientist” was made available Tuesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 3, 2021, through our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Women in Technology and Trades (WiTT) departments. The trailer for the film Picture a Scientist.
This important movie focuses on challenges faced by women who wish to pursue careers in the sciences. The screening was followed by a panel event on Monday, June 7,2021 from 4- 6pm. The discussion focused on insights and ways to address the barriers faced by women in these fields.
The panel consisted of:
- Angelyn Francis, Reporter for the Toronto Star
- Dr. Kim Jones, Chair of ONWiE and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at McMaster
- Dr. Olivia Nuamah, National Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Lead at PwC
The panel was moderated by Dr. Usha Vivegananthan, Academic Coordinator, Biotechnology Programs at Mohawk College.
WiTT Partners
To learn more about our partners and external opportunities, visit Women in Technology and Trades Partners.
RBC Future Launch Program
All of our Women in Technology & Trades initiatives are made possible with the generous support of RBC and the RBC Future Launch Program.
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