The 2022 CCWESTT national conference is being held May 12 – 14, 2022 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. It is anticipated, this three-day national event will bring together more than 300 national and international subject experts, employers, CEOs/presidents, government representatives, allies and women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (SETT) at all phases of their career lifecycle to share their knowledge and experience.
Showcasing collaborating, sharing and learning from one another and networking with allies engaged in inclusion for all SETT workers, the conference will maximize the engagement of participants, acknowledge their individual and collective experiences and provide opportunities for us to learn from those experiences. Creating Impact Together. The 2022 conference will move forward and reach for the stars toward the overarching goal of full participation of women at all levels in SETT in safe and inclusive work places.
AGENDA
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| Thursday, May 12 | |
| 8:30 AM | Workshop Registration |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | WinSETT Workshop 1 Fundamentals of Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces |
| 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | You as a Brand Workshop |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | WinSETT Workshop 2 From Difficult to Effective Conversations |
| 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Policy Forum |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Opening Reception |
| Friday, May 13 | |
| 7:45 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Keynote Speaker: Maydianne CB Andrade, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM – 11:50 AM | Concurrent Presentations 10:15 am – 11:15 am Connecting and Collaborating: STEM Programs for Girls and Nonbinary Youth Presenter: Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) Creating Inclusive Cultures Through Allyship Presenters: Tracy Boyer, YWCA Halifax Shift Change Project; Bonnie Douglas, CCWESTT SCWIST Make DIVERSITY Possible: Tools to Embed EDI into Organizations including Policies, Toolkits, Success Stories and Collective Impact – to Transform SETT Workplaces into Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Cultures where Everyone can Thrive SCWIST Make DIVERSITY Possible workshop will engage, advance & inspire participants to reach for the Presenter: Cheryl Kristiansen, SCWIST; Anja Lanz, SCWIST BIPOC in STEM spaces – How do we Build a More Inclusive Space for Us? Presenter: Helen Yip, WISEST Reflections on the Experiences, Challenges, and Successes of the L’Oréal Laureates: What More Needs to be Done? Presenters: Virginie Hotte-Dupuis, L’Oréal Canada; Eleanor Haine, Canadian Commission for UNESCO; Liette Vasseur, Brock University 11:20 am – 11:50 am Seeing the Stars? Lessons from a Grant Application to Digitize the Archives of Women Astronomers in Canada Presenters: Adele Torrance, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation; Sandra Corbeil, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation Gender Partnership: Sponsorship as the Ticket to Gender Equity Presenter: Lesley Parrott-Galgay, Genesis Equitable Scholarship – Lessons Learned from AWSN’s New Scholarship Program for Alberta STEM Students Presenter: Alicia Bjarnason, CCWESTT Collaborating for Greater Gender Diversity in University Engineering Programs Presenters: Joëlle Pelletier-Nolet, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Eve Langelier, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Jade Brodeur, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Vincent Belletête, Université de Sherbrooke; Nolwenn Crozet, Université Lavel |
| 11:55 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch & Keynote Speaker: Michael Bach, founder and chair, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion |
| 1:45 PM – 3:25 PM | Concurrent Presentations 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Island WISE in Cape Breton: Developing an Innovative Board Game to Encourage Girls to Pursue STEM Fields Presenters: Katherine Jones, Cape Breton University; Stephanie MacQuarrie, Cape Breton University; We are all Mentors: A Panel Discussion with Women Across the Many Professional Stages of Water Engineering from Early Master’s and PhD Studies to Postdoctoral Fellows and Alumni Presenters: Wendy Krkosek, Halifax Water; Kalli Hood, Dalhousie University; Meghan Swanburg, Acadia Univerisity; Crystal Sweeney, Dalhousie University; Sarah Jane Payne, Queen’s University; Jennie Rand, Acadia University FEMINEN – Employees Standing Up for Inclusion and Driving Change Through Storytelling, Mentorship, and Intersectionality Presenters: Kevin Tsang, Enbridge; Edie Bates, Enbridge; Lia Squires, Enbridge; Tina Uribe, Enbridge Digital Science Communication: Background, Barriers and Battleplan Presenters: Helen Yip, WISEST WinSETT – Who are We? Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going – Help us Shape our Future in Support of Women and Employers in SETT Presenters: Marg Latham, WinSETT Centre; Sarah Watts-Rynard, WinSETT Centre; Edna Dach, WinSETT Centre 2:35 pm – 3:05 pm Allies Through Mentorship Presenter: Noor Al-Zanoon, WiSER, University of Alberta New Boots – How our Provincial Network Combines Outreach with Recruitment to Hopefully Produce Retention! Presenter: Hélène Savoie-Louis, MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. Building a Sexual Harassment Free Workplace for Women in Electricity Presenter: Anita Gara, Electricity Human Resources Canada A Look at the Co-op Training Experience of Women Students in Science and Engineering Presenters: Jade Brodeur, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Eve Langelier, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Joëlle Pelletier-Nolet, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Vincent Belletête, Université de Sherbrooke; Nolwenn Crozet, Université Lavel Exposure to Engineering: High School Participation in Outreach Programs, Role Models, and Recruitment Events and Likelihood of Engineering Program Graduation Presenter: Nicole Wilson, University of Alberta 3:10 pm – 3:25 pm Academic, Professional, and Personal Effects for Students Leading STEM Outreach Presenters: Jennifer Jakobi, Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST); Elizabeth Saville, UBC Okanagan; Sabre Cherkowskil, UBCO Okanagan Inclusive Leadership – Unlocking the Power of Diversity Presenter: Tanya Hawco, Women in Resource Development Corporation Returnships Program Presenters: Pamela Flynn, Electricity Human Resources Canada; Emily Griffiths, Electricity Human Resources Canada COVID-19 and it’s Effect on our Tools – Stop the Leaky Pipeline Presenter: Lori Wareham, University of Saskatchewan/McInnes Cooper She Persisted, or Did She? The Role of Belongingness and Utility Value in Women’s Persistence in STEM Presenters: Hanna Bincik, Acadia University, Department of Psychology; Randy Lynn Newman, Acadia University, Department of Psychology; Joseph Hayes, Acadia University, Department of Psychology; Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Mount Saint Vincent University, Department of Biology, and NSERC Chair of Women in Science and Engineering (Atlantic) |
| 3:25 PM – 3:45 PM | Break |
| 3:45 PM – 5:20 PM | Concurrent Presentations 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Collaborating to Inspire, Celebrate and Engage: Lessons Learned from Initiatives Aimed at Fostering a Culture of Inclusion Presenters: Sandra Corbeil, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation; Eleanor Haine, Canadian Commission for UNESCO; Andrea White, Office of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Sett for Life-Allyship in Action Alligning Stars for Everyone Presenter: Tinaye Manyimo, Shumba Consulting Diversity and Inclusion at Transport Canada Presenters: Andrea Watts, Transport Canada; Shari Currie, Transport Canada; Rumbi Muvingi, Transport Canada Leapfrogging to Online: Sharing Lessons Learned and Effective Practices Moving the WinSETT in Person Leadership Program to the Virtual World Presenter: Susan Hollett, WinSETT Centre Building a Diverse and Inclusive Talent Pipeline for the Ocean and Marine Sector of Atlantic Canada Presenter: Tanya Lush, COVE 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm Collaboration- a Key to Sustainability and Expanding your Organization’s Impact Presenter: Fervone Goings, WISEST Engineers Canada’s EDI Training for Engineers Presenters: Cassandra Polyzou, Engineers Canada; Christine Plourde, Wood PLC; Ailene Lim, Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scientific Expertise and Women in STEM Presenter: Audrey Groleau, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières “The Missing Link”: The Role and Use of Sustainability Themes to Increase Gender Diversity in Engineering Presenter: Amy Hsiao, UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Let’s Talk: Women in STEM and Science Teaching Presenter: Catherine Mavriplis, University of Ottawa |
| 5:20 PM – 6:30 PM | New NSERC Chair Atlantic Competition |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Outreach Program |
| Saturday, May 14 | |
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Speaker, Natasha Ferguson, Founder, Ethelfox Construct Group |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM – 12:10 PM | Concurrent Presentations 10:30 am – 11:00 am WISE NL Student Summer Employment Program – A Shift in Pandemic Times Presenter: Clare Graves, WISE NL; Kelsey Howlett, WISE NL LGBTQ+ Postdocs in Science: Perspectives on Representation, Mentorship, and Coming Out Presenters: Drew Burchell, WISEatlantic; Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Mount Saint Vincent University, Department of Biology, and NSERC Chair of Women in Science and Engineering (Atlantic); Phillip Joy, MSVU Solving the ‘Lonely Only’: The Canadian Black Scientists Network and the Advantages of a National, Multidisciplinary Coalition in STEM Presenters: Maydianne Andrade, University of Toronto Scarborough; Juliet Daniel, McMaster University Bring an IDEA Plan into Research Labs Presenter: Liette Vasseur, Brock University WISE Planet: A Framework for Change Leadership Presenters: Lorena Solis, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat, University of Calagry; Jennifer van Zelm, WISE Planet; Stacia McCoy, University of Calgary; Matthew Bardsley, University of Calgary 11:00 am – 11:35 am The Engineering Problem-Solving Process to Make School Tasks in Technology Meaningful and Interesting for Girls Presenters: Eve Langelier, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Fatima Bousadra, Université de Sherbrooke; Abir Ouerhani, Université de Sherbrooke; Nicolas Félix, Lacombe Building DEI Culture Without Getting Overwhelmed Presenters: Victoria Fernandez, CBCL Limited; Holly Sampson, CBCL Limited; Alan Ehrenholz, CBCL Limited 11:05 am – 11:50 am A Positive and Impactful Manifesto on the Situation of Women in STEM Presenters: Louise Lafortune, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières; Claire Deschênes, Université Laval; Audrey Groleau, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières 11:05 am – 12:05 pm Building a Collaborative Network Presenters: Laleh Behjat, University of Calgary; Shohini Ghose, Wilfrid Laurier University; Catherine Mavriplis, University of Ottawa; Anne Ndegwa, University of Calgary Better Together: Accelerating SETT Women’s Personal and Professional Success through Group Coaching and Online Community Presenters: Erica Lee-Garcia, Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT); Christina Gale, Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT) 11:40 am – 11:55 am From Hair Ties to Lab Coats: The Impact of STEM Programming on Young Women Presenters: Madyn Bourque, WISEatlantic; Molly Murray, WISEatlantic Academic Training, Beyond the Classroom: Formal and Informal Initiatives to Build Leadership Skills in Women Engineering Students Presenters: Dallys Serracin-Pitti, Centre for Water Resources Studies; Jennie Rand, Acadia University; Megan Fuller, Centre for Water Resources Studies 11:55 am – 12:10 pm 8 Strategies for Inclusive Leadership in Tech Presenter: Emily Smits, Modest Tree Media |
| 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch & CCWESTT Annual General Meeting |
| 1:45 PM – 3:25 PM | Concurrent Presentations 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm ProGRES: Authentic Mentorship Through Research in Engineering and Sustainability Presenters: Amy Hsiao, UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering; Sydney Wheatley, UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm How Settler Allies can Walk with Indigenous Engineers Presenter: Jessica Vandenberghe, University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering Workplace Transformation: CCWESTT Projects and Initiatives Presenters: Bonnie Douglas, CCWESTT; Gurpreet Chana, WEST of Windsor Inc.; Stephanie Allen, WEST of Windsor Inc.; Lorraine Hewlett, CCWESTT; Alicia Bjarnason, CCWESTT Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in SETT Presenters: Eve Langelier, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Joëlle Pelletier-Nolet, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Jade Brodeur, NSERC Chair for Women in Sciences and Engineering (Quebec Region); Nolwenn Crozet, Université Lavel; Vincent Belletête, Université de Sherbrooke A Game of Adding Ladders Presenters: Laleh Behjat, University of Calgary; Jennifer van Zelm, WISE Planet; Matthew Bardsley, University of Calgary 2:20 pm – 2:50 pm Evidence-based Approaches to Supporting Girls in STEM Presenter: Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS); Francine Karmali, University of Toronto 2:55 pm – 3:10 pm Building STEM Connections Through Indigenous Mentorship Outreach Programs Presenters: Rebecca McCullough, Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST); Jennifer Jakobi, Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) 2:55 pm – 3:25 pm Experimental and Longitudinal Examinations of Outperformance-Related Discomfort Among Women Studying STEM Presenters: Erika Koch, St. Francis Xavier University; Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Mount Saint Vincent University, Department of Biology, and NSERC Chair of Women in Science and Engineering (Atlantic); Abby Davis-Janes, St. Francis Xavier University 10 Lessons I Wish I Learned 10 Years Ago: My Path to Leadership as an Introvert Presenter: Isobel DeMont, Dalhousie University Intersectionality and Outreach: Engineers Canada’s Commitment to the Next Generation Presenters: Kim Bouffard, Engineers Canada; Jeanette Southwood, Engineers Canada 3:10 pm – 3:25 pm Inspiring Youth Towards SETT in an Aging, Rural Town Presenters: Gillian Stanton, Inspiring Communities; Morgan Dunn, Inspiring Communities; Jesselyn Nesbitt, Inspiring Communities |
| 2:55 PM – 3:30 PM | Grab n Go Coffee |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Concurrent Presentations 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Techsploration Alumnae Outreach: Young Women ‘SETT’ for Success Presenter: Emily Boucher, Techsploration 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Engineers and Geoscientists BC EDI Journey: Actions we are Taking and How Industry can Support EDI Presenters: Ailene Lim, Engineers and Geoscientists BC; Marcie Cochrane, Engineers and Geoscientists BC What Do Managers of SETT Women Need to Support Gender Inclusive Change in their Workplace Culture? Sharing the Results of the WinSETT Needs Assessment Presenters: Carrie Vos, WinSETT Centre; Susan Hollett, WinSETT Centre APEGA’s 2018-2021 WAGE (Women and Gender Equality Canada) Sponsored Research on the Barriers Women Face in the Engineering and Geoscience Workplace in Alberta Presenters: Asyah Saif, APEGA The Missing Piece in STEM Success – Supporting the Support Networks Presenters: Jasmine Shaw, Solace; Angelica Tilli, Society of Women Engineers – Ottawa; Diane Watson, Nokia 4:20 pm – 5:05 pm Breaking Down Barriers for Women and Creating a Culture Transformation Through Collaboration Presenters: Gurpreet Chana, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST of Windsor Inc.); Stephanie Allen, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. Best Practices from Active Allies: A Transformative Study on the Recruitment and Retention of Women in Saskatchewan Mining and Engineering Presenters: Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley, University of Saskatchewan; Jovita Dias, University of Saskatchewan Revitalizing the WinSETT Checklist of Strategies for Women in SETT Presenter: Lori Campbell, WinSETT Ranking of Factors Affecting Workplace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for Decision Making Presenter: Denise Stilling, University of Regina Sector Wide Approach to Cultural Transformation on D&I Presenter: Kelly Cooper, Centre for Social Intelligence |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Reception |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Dinner |
| Sunday, May 15 | |
| 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Informed Opinions – Writing Compelling Commentary Workshop |