Saskatchewan Britt Hall Ecology University of Regina Study gender issues early in your career More Denise S. D. Stilling Industrial Systems Engineering University of Regina Be GRITTY --- persevere and be persistent More Kerri Finlay Ecology University of Regina If you find it interesting and compelling, pursue it More Maria Isabel Vélez Geology University of Regina Talk to an advisor, look for a mentor, read books More Tanya E. S. Dahms Biochemistry University of Regina Find your own way of pursuing your goals and establish your own path More Fidji Gendron Biology First Nations University of Canada, University of Regina Science is awesome and we need you! More Susan G.W. Kaminskyj Mycology University of Saskatchewan I would suggest taking some courses in business management and entrepreneurship More Dena McMartin Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering University of Saskatchewan Many of the men I work with are supportive of their female colleagues and students. They are amazing friends and allies More Helen Booker Plant Science, Flax Breeder University of Saskatchewan Work hard and do what you enjoy most More Helen Baulch Aquatic Ecosystem Biogeochemistry University of Saskatchewan If you’re interested, you should try out science or engineering More Karen Tanino Agriculture and Bioresources University of Saskatchewan Follow your gut instinct and your dream More Kerry Anne Mazurek Water Resources Engineering University of Saskatchewan Go for it There is no better job ! More Kate Congreves Plant Sciences University of Saskatchewan STEM needs you. Be courageous, tenacious, and creative More Christy Morrissey Avian Science University of Saskatchewan I have been very fortunate to work in a department and university that is inclusive of women More Alberta Anne Naeth Land Reclamation and Restoration Ecology University of Alberta Expecting to be treated as an equal sets a good bar for all of us More Tian Tang Mechanical Engineering University of Alberta I try not to be intimidated by the status of the workplace and maintain confidence More Evelyn Merrill Biological Sciences University of Alberta I have several keys to surviving not only a career but life More Feral Temelli Food Process Engineering University of Alberta We all need to continue to support diversity to build on our success More Jane Batcheller Textile and Apparel Science University of Alberta Pursue education and open up as many potential avenues as possible for yourself More Jen Beverly Wildland Fire University of Alberta Seek out a network of advocates and mentors More Julianne Gibbs Chemistry University of Alberta My current lab celebrates its diversity with potlucks where we bring food from our different cultures More Alison Murray Palaeontology University of Alberta Gender has nothing to do with it! If you want to pursue science or engineering, go for it More Laura Frost Microbiology University of Alberta Don't underestimate yourself More Shelagh Campbell Developmental Geneticist University of Alberta Find helpful mentors. Always try to figure out what you don't understand More Sylvie Quideau Soil Biogeochemistry University of Alberta I always felt it was important to be assertive while remaining true to myself More Ania C. Ulrich Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Alberta I love teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students More Donna F. Vine Human Nutrition University of Alberta Being a girl or a young woman is not a barrier to what you can achieve More Ellen Macdonald Renewable Resources University of Alberta These are exciting careers in which you can keep on learning every day More Elena Konstantinovskaya Integrated Petroleum Geosciences University of Alberta Be problem-solving focused, not process-focused; feel equal with others More Cynthia Paszkowski Amphibian Conservation University of Alberta You will have to be flexible and seek out opportunities More Alexandra Komrakova Numerical Models University of Alberta Pursue what you are passionate about. You deserve to be where you want to be More Catherine Field Nutritional Science University of Alberta Over the years I have seen this change and more women are entering science More Barb Thomas Forest Genetics University of Alberta Get on with what you love and do your job More Colleen Cassady St. Clair Animal Behaviour University of Alberta Develop your skills. Learn your own passions More Ute Kothe Biochemistry University of Lethbridge Interest and motivation are the most important factors to success (and not gender) More Laura Chasmer Physical Geography University of Lethbridge Do what you want to do and keep going. Life is hard and things won't work out at times, but new doors open when other doors close More Wendy Osborn Computer Science University of Lethbridge Go for it!!!!!!!!! :) More Jennifer Mather Professor, Psychology University of Lethbridge Go for it! There are great problems to solve and science above all, is fun More Jackie Rice Computer Science University of Lethbridge There are far more men than women in computer science. I hope that will change, as we need female voices and opinions! More Joy Morris Mathematics University of Lethbridge Find something that interests, excites, satisfies, or delights you, and pursue it More Shelly Wismath Mathematics University of Lethbridge Go for it! Be confident in your abilities More Caterina Valeo Water Resources Engineering University of Victoria University of Calgary Just tell them to go to hell, and keep at it More Yujun Shi Chemistry University of Calgary I believe if everyone shows respect for others’ work, we can create a good and inclusive environment More Cathy Ryan Environmental Geoscience and Hydrogeology University of Calgary Follow your passion. Don't worry about proving anything More Elena Braverman Applied Mathematics University of Calgary There are hidden gender biases in student evaluations and reviews. But one cannot negotiate it (for example, with NSERC) More Marina L. Gavrilova Computer Science University of Calgary Believe that you can and don't let anyone convince you otherwise! More Rachel M. Lauer Geophysics University of Calgary If they are interested in science or engineering—we need them! More Susana Y. Kimura-Hara Chemistry University of Calgary YOU can make a difference in the world! More Qingye (Gemma) Lu Chemical and petroleum engineering University of Calgary Girls and young women should be courageous, creative, and passionate about their work More Mozhdeh Shahbazi Geomatics Engineering University of Calgary I found my path to successful life only when I ended my fears and low self-confidence More Jana Vamosi Ecology & Evolutionary Biology University of Calgary Practice self-care to remain calm and focussed More Jocelyn Hayley Geotechnical Engineering University of Calgary I believe in bringing a different perspective into any creative process More Jingjing Wu Statistics University of Calgary We need to be aware of the gender bias and learn how to overcome it More Josephine M. Hill Chemical and Petroleum Engineeering University of Calgary Make implicit bias training mandatory for all hiring and promotion committees More Laleh Behjat Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Calgary The only way I know how to negotiate being a woman is to raise awareness More Lina Kattan Transportation Systems Optimization University of Calgary Being in a male-dominated workplace brings lots of opportunities More Lynne Cowe Falls Civil Engineering University of Calgary A willingness to find the way forward without being too 'in-your-face' strident More Kristine Bauer Math and Statistics University of Calgary I think mentorship is really key, and can benefit in ways that are unpredictable More Marie Fraser Biological Sciences University of Calgary I would advise girls or young women who are interested in careers in science and engineering to investigate the wide variety of possibilities More Constance Finney Integrative Cell Biology University of Calgary Keep at it. Make sure to take help/advice when it is offered More Deniz Sezer Mathematics and Statistics University of Calgary With consistent practice and engagement I believe one can always succeed in the long run More Manitoba Bernadette Ardelli Parasitology Brandon University Persevere. Focus. Report anyone who tells you that boys are better at science than girls More Margaret E. Carrington Physics Brandon University Physics is very male dominated, but it is also results oriented More Mousumi Majumder Molecular Genetics Brandon University Follow your passion. You can achieve anything and everything More Sarah Plosker Mathematics Brandon University The majority of men in mathematics have been extremely supportive More Rachel Krause Parasitology Canadian Mennonite University Seek out women mentors in the field you are interested in More Anita Brûlé-Babel Wheat Breeding & Genetics University of Manitoba There is nothing about being female that makes these careers unsuitable for you More Andrea Bunt Computer Science University of Manitoba I love how varied my work is. I also love being able to work with such great students and colleagues More Dana Schroeder Plant Molecular Genetics University of Manitoba Female faculty are well represented in my department and field More Jay Kormish Biological Sciences University of Manitoba Critically think about what your goals are in your personal life as well as your career More Jill Oakes Environment and Geography University of Manitoba Reach for the stars, strive for excellence More Jillian Detwiler Biological Sciences University of Manitoba Pursue and experience as many opportunities as you can More Judy Anderson Biological Sciences University of Manitoba Go for it - follow your dreams! Work well, and keep your eyes open More Juliette Mammei Nuclear Physics University of Manitoba Go for it. Don't let anyone keep you from passionately pursuing your dreams More Kateryn Rochon Entomology University of Manitoba Be stubborn and work on what keeps you curious More Margaret Docker Evolution of lampreys University of Manitoba Honestly, if you enjoy it, just do it More Qiuyan Yuan Environmental Engineering University of Manitoba Keep your dream and never give up More Trust Beta Food Science University of Manitoba I serve on hiring committees where I look for both capability and diversity in applicants More Darshani Kumaragamage Environmental Pollution University of Winnipeg Work hard and be focused on your goals More Melanie Martin Physics University of Winnipeg We have many programs to encourage students of diverse backgrounds to enter our programs More Mirjana Roksandic Anthropology University of Winnipeg Some problems can be ignored, others cannot More Nora Casson Geography University of Winnipeg There are many opportunities that you may not be aware of More Sheela Ramanna Applied Computer Science University of Winnipeg Be strong and believe in yourself More Tabitha Wood Synthetic Organic Chemistry The University of Winnipeg Hard work, talent, and creativity can make you successful, regardless of your sex More
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