Women in Nuclear Canada invites you to join us for a cocktail reception at the Canadian Nuclear Society's 4th Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration (NWMDER) Conference on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Sussex Salon at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel [map], where you’ll get the opportunity to meet other members, enjoy delicious light refreshments, and learn about our upcoming events and partnership opportunities.
Please contact us to RSVP.
Women in Nuclear – Canada will support 8 students to attend this conference.
Students are selected based upon their demonstrated interest in improving their knowledge of the nuclear industry, developing leadership skills and their involvement with college/university activities. The registration fees for this conference will be waived for the students selected to participate. Students will be responsible for their own travel costs. Click here to learn more.
The annual Harriet Brooks Award (previously called the WiN-Canada Award) recognizes a member(s) who has/have made an outstanding leadership contribution to the success of WiN-Canada.
The WiN-Canada Award has been renamed the “Harriet Brooks Award” in honour of Harriet Brooks’ life and work, as she continues to inspire women who work in all aspects of the nuclear industry. Ms. Brooks was the first woman nuclear scientist in Canada; defying the odds in a male-dominated field. Her research discoveries were so important that they became foundational to subsequent research findings by other notable physicists. Ms. Brooks faced discrimination as a woman who wished to simultaneously have both a career and a family at the time, when this aspiration went against traditional views. She was posthumously recognized in 2002 as an inductee to the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame.
WiN-Canada Award winners are strong ambassadors for the organization and effectively supported WiN-Canada’s
objectives:
This year’s award will focus on “Passion for Nuclear” to align with the 16th Annual Conference’s theme, “I ♥ Nuclear”. The successful recipient demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication to the nuclear industry, and shares their passion with others in their community.
For more information on the award, click here. To nominate a WiNner today, download the Nomination Form.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 23, 2019.
Women in Nuclear Canada is pleased to join as a signatory to the joint Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and International Energy Agency (IEA) Equal by 30 initiative, as part of the Clean Energy, Education and Empowerment Initiative (C3E), which works to advance the participation of women in the clean energy transition, and close the gender gap.
Equal by 30 is a commitment by public and private sector organizations to work towards equal pay, equal leadership and equal opportunities for women in the global energy transformation by 2030. The Equal by 30 campaign asks companies and governments to endorse principles of equal pay, equal leadership and equal opportunities, and to take concrete action to close the gender gap in the clean energy sector.
Women in Nuclear Canada joins the growing list of signatories as an opportunity to convey its ongoing commitment and efforts towards gender equity and equality in the nuclear energy sector. This partnership aligns with WiN-Canada mission to promote career interest in nuclear engineering, science, technology, the trades and other nuclear-related professions, especially among women and young people. WiN-Canada will be sharing its measurable commitments as part of Equal by 30 in the coming months.
“This aligns with so much of the work we do in WiN,” said Lisa McBride, Vice President, Women in Nuclear Canada. “Nuclear has an important role to play in the clean energy mix, and women are vital to the success of the nuclear industry.”
Empowering and increasing the representation of women in the energy sector is essential in the transformation to a clean energy economy. Growing evidence demonstrates that gender diversity increases profits and generates efficiencies.
Key Facts*
*See this infographic for more information
For more information on the Equal by 30 initiative, visit https://www.equalby30.org/en.
Women in Nuclear Canada has three Director at Large positions open for the upcoming term and we are inviting interested members to submit their nominations.
Each director, once elected, will start their term after the vote has been ratified at the Annual General Assembly in September. They will sit for a two-year term which can be extended for up to two subsequent terms.
Directors participate in four board meetings per year and take on special projects throughout their term. The upcoming two years will be exciting as we prepare to host the WiN-Global conference in 2020.
The nominations period will run from Monday, May 27, 2019 to June 7, 2019 at 11:59pm. Once the nominations period closes, the nominees will be formally announced and there will be a three-week campaign period for members to learn about the candidates.
The voting period will be from Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to Friday, July 12, 2019.
You can find the link to the nomination form here.
If you do not have access to Google forms, kindly email this pdf form to canada@womeninnuclear.org.
Please reach out to the Election Committee, your Chapter Lead or the Executive Director if you have any questions about the responsibility of board members or the election process.
We are pleased to invite you to submit an application to present at our 16th Annual Women in Nuclear Canada Conference on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, Ontario. Our theme this year is I ♥ Nuclear; highlighting the impact women have on the nuclear industry while exploring how we can add "heart" to the public discourse. By harnessing personal storytelling and sharing our lived experiences in the nuclear industry, we believe we can change people’s hearts and minds. Make it personal; tell your story!
Click here to APPLY NOW!
Session Formats:
1. TED talk style presentations
2. Technical breakout sessions
TED talk style presentation will be 10 minutes (subject to change) followed by a brief 5 minute Q&A period. The committee is looking for dynamic, engaging talks that highlight how “I ♥ Nuclear”. The focus of the talks can showcase the following:
- What do you care about? Nuclear medicine, climate change…
- Who are you helping/working for? Mentoring, teaching…,
- What’s your personal story?
- How has the nuclear industry changed your life?
- Who has inspired you?
Technical breakout sessions: What do you love about your job, the industry? What’s the coolest thing you do?
Overall the goal is to bring some heart to the discussion. By using your personal stories and feelings about the industry we can change people’s hearts and minds.
Click here to apply before May 31st!
WiN (Women in Nuclear) Canada wishes to recognize young women who play a pivotal role, in their studies and in their communities, in highlighting the benefits of the nuclear industry. The WiN Canada Student Scholarship will be awarded to three (3) deserving applicants who will receive an engraved plaque and a financial contribution of CAN $3,000 each, to be put towards their continued pursuit of a career in the nuclear industry.
Awards will be provided as per the following:
The winners of the scholarship are encouraged to attend the Women in Nuclear Canada Conference in Port Elgin from September 22 to 24, 2019. Conference registration, accommodations and travel expenses will be covered by WiN-Canada, up to a maximum of $1,500.00.
The scholarships will be generously provided by WiN-Canada sponsors within Canada’s nuclear industry, with the goal of highlighting the many career opportunities within the industry and the vision of a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Women currently enrolled and in good standing at a Canadian university, technical college, or trade school program who can demonstrate their interest in working in the nuclear industry once their studies are complete. Work experience in the industry is an asset, however it is not a requirement. All fields of study will be considered. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
1. Complete the scholarship application form.
2. Provide a one-page CV, and highlight your interest in the nuclear industry and any applicable experience, work or otherwise (i.e. mentoring, volunteering, etc.)
3. Provide a full transcript for your school. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
4. Provide a letter of support or reference from at least two (2) of the following:
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:59pm EST. Please send completed application form and supporting documents via email to:
canada-operations@womeninnuclear.org
Subject: WiN Canada Student Scholarship 2019
The judging committee will be a sub-committee of the WiN-Canada Board of Directors. The successful recipients will be notified by Friday, August 16, 2019, and the scholarship will be awarded at the 16th Annual WiN Canada conference September 22 to 24, 2019.
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