Today, March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, the United Nations Observance of IWD is calling special attention to #DigitalALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, with a focus on the importance of ensuring women have internet connection to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We spoke with Canadian STEM […]
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How The Pandemic Has Underscored The Critical Importance Of Women In STEM
As countries around the world begin to ease restrictions and we begin to feel that sense of relief we’ve been so desperately waiting for, I can’t help but reflect on the remarkable leadership and selflessness shown by women over the past two years. From doctors and nurses to researchers, technologists, and policymakers, women have undoubtedly […]
How We Can Choose To Challenge Gender Inequality in Tech this International Women’s Day and Beyond #IWD2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and highlighted an array of underlying weaknesses in Canada’s economy. Many business leaders say that technology holds the key to an innovative recovery. But, while technology may play a critical role in our post-pandemic world, there remains a significant problem threatening the potential of its workforce – the persistent […]