Workshop

Gender Differences in ��ݮ��Ƶ Graduate Engineering Student Experiences

Valerie Pablo — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:23:38 +0000

Gender Differences in ��ݮ��Ƶ Graduate Engineering Student Experiences Valerie Pablo Fri, 01/08/2021 - 15:23

Calling all University of ��ݮ��Ƶ graduate students, graduate alumni, administrators, and faculty in engineering! You are invited to a workshop discussing the Gender Differences in ��ݮ��Ƶ Graduate Engineering Student Experience, on January 25, 2021, from 1-4:30pm (ET). All genders are encouraged to participate.

Featuring a keynote presentation by Mary Wells, PhD, Dean of Engineering at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, the workshop will follow up on a survey distributed to University of ��ݮ��Ƶ graduate students during Fall 2019 - Winter 2020. The purpose of this workshop is to share the results of this survey, and to discuss methods and next steps to enhance the graduate engineering student experience. Breakout groups will discuss topics such as student support and resource availability, among other themes.

This workshop is hosted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ and York University. Our joint team has been investigating gender differences in engineering for the past few years, focusing on strategies for improving student retention.

If you’re interested in participating, sign up. This workshop will be held virtually in English with joining instructions provided to the participants closer to the workshop date via email.

The survey and this workshop were funded by a University of ��ݮ��Ƶ Gender Equity Research Grant as part of the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 initiative.

Renison Workshop: Entrepreneurship 101

Engineering Advancement Coop — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:55:23 +0000

Renison Workshop: Entrepreneurship 101 Engineering Ad… Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:55

Interested in learning the essentials of entrepreneurship?

In partnership with Entrepreneurship Society and Renison University College, join us at a Renison Workshop: Entrepreneurship 101 session to learn how to find the right problem and right solution from Conrad School Lecturer, David Rose.

In this workshop, you'll be learning about the basics of entrepreneurship. Starting from defining what entrepreneurship is, all the way to finding an idea that you can turn into a business. There will be a time for discussion and opportunities to network with likeminded individuals.

Limited spots available! Once you register you will then be sent a Zoom link to the event.

International Workshop on Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future

Engineering Advancement Coop — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:08:51 +0000

International Workshop on Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future Engineering Ad… Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:08

On the 19-20th November, 2020, the ��ݮ��Ƶ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) will host the “International Workshop on Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future”. This virtual workshop will bring together world leaders in nanotechnology to address current global issues, to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) in nanotechnology & society, policy and science diplomacy, industry & innovation, energy & environment, devices for healthcare & communications, and resource management and the circular economy.

Researchers and governmental officials from four continents will present at this workshop including representatives from Japan’s Science & Technology Agency (JST), The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano) in Australia, and Nanotechnology research hubs in the Netherlands, and WIN members, researchers from other Canadian universities, and Canadian funding agency representatives.

The participating institutions have well-defined priority theme areas for 2020-21 each having excellent overlap, and will be discussed in the following five technical sessions:

- Session 1: Nanotechnology & Society, Policy and Science Diplomacy (UN SDG #8, 10, 16, 17)
- Session 2: Industry & Innovation (UN SDG #9, 11)
- Session 3: Energy & Environment (UN SDG #7, 13)
- Session 4: Devices & Technology for Healthcare (including COVID-19) and Communications/Photonics (UN SDG #3, 9, 11)
- Session 5: Resource Management and the Circular Economy (UN SDG #6, 11, 12, 13, 17)

FREE, 4-week Mental Toughness program for female-identifying students in Engineering

Engineering Advancement Coop — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:39:29 +0000

FREE, 4-week Mental Toughness program for female-identifying students in Engineering Engineering Ad… Mon, 10/19/2020 - 09:39

Register for this FREE, 4-week Mental Toughness program (1 virtual workshop/week on Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm, starting November 2, 2020). The program is tailored for women-identifying students, where you will learn how to cope with the stress and anxiety you face from living your life as a student, how to budget properly so that you can have financial freedom later, what skills you need to develop to become the leader you want to be (and how to develop them), and the truth behind health, nutrition and your body weight.

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The program is a blend between networking and building friendships with other strong, courageous, and amazing women, learning all of the basics on managing stress and anxiety, what a healthy relationship looks like, how to budget, how to view your body in healthy way, how to be effective at networking and negotiating, and what skills you need to develop to become a leader at any level.

The workshop series will be offered by Jeboah Miranda, a keynote speaker on mental toughness, company culture, leadership, and corporate and non-profit branding. She spent 11 years working in marketing for RBC, General Electric, Newell Brands (Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Contigo, etc. brands) and others, while concurrently spending 14 years working in mental health for various organizations (Need Crisis Line, Bereaved Families of Ontario, among others). Jeboah was drawn to both areas as she lost her two brothers to suicide when she was 16 and 17 years old and fought like hell to survive it. She then put herself through university studying Psychology and Business at McGill University and the University of Ottawa and went on to pursue both life passions. Jeboah is a full-time keynote speaker and management consultant, runs the Jeboah Miranda Foundation, which focuses on helping women affected by suicide to get a university education and to learn how to build their mental grit. She hosts “In Her Blazer” podcast to discuss all things business and all things female, in a very vulnerable way.

Study Skills Workshop

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:15:17 +0000

Study Skills Workshop Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:15

Please join us on for a School From Home specific study skills workshop! The Student Success Office will be joining us to give a presentation and answer questions you may have about how to study well with all classes being online.

EngSoc Sustainable Crafts

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:10:01 +0000

EngSoc Sustainable Crafts Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:10

Crafts?! Sustainability?! Sustainable Crafts?! Oh My! Come and make some beeswax paper using things you're probably already have in your own home! Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle all in one activity!

How to Compost

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:09:37 +0000

How to Compost Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:09

Do you keep throwing your food scraps in the garbage? Do you love worms and find yourself NEEDING more in your life? WELL, composting is for you! Find some worms, get a bucket or a nice corner of land and now you're ready to learn how to compost!

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:08:59 +0000

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:08

Did Carole Baskin murder your plant? Join us, and we will help you take care of a plant so that it can defy that husband murderer!

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:08:43 +0000

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:08

Did Carole Baskin murder your plant? Join us, and we will help you take care of a plant so that it can defy that husband murderer!

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants

Engineering Advancement Coop — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:08:28 +0000

EngSoc Start a Garden and How to Not Kill Your Plants Engineering Ad… Tue, 05/19/2020 - 13:08

Did Carole Baskin murder your plant? Join us, and we will help you take care of a plant so that it can defy that husband murderer!