WISE Newfoundland and Labrador

WISE NL
Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador

About WISE NL

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WISE US on Facebook

WISE GS on Facebook

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WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series

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Student Summer
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About WISE Newfoundland and Labrador

Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador (WISE NL), active in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1988, encourages girls and women throughout the province to consider the broad range of career choices in science and engineering.

Mission

WISE NL is a non-profit, incorporated, volunteer organization that aims to increase the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers by increasing awareness that these professions are rewarding and exciting options for women. WISE NL also provides mentoring, professional developing and networking opportunities to facilitate the success of women in these fields, and advocates for equitable workplaces.

WISE NL Goals

To provide information to young students on careers in science, engineering and related fields, emphasizing the value of mathematics and science.
To encourage women to seek higher education and achievement in science, engineering and related fields.
To provide a support network for women in these fields.
To inform Canadians about opportunities for and contributions by women in these fields.
To provide a unified, representative voice for our members on issues relating to women in science, engineering and related fields.

Ways of Achieving These Goals

Monthly meetings	Professional conferences and workshops
Networking sessions	Youth group mini training sessions (e.g. Girl Guides)
E-mail connections	Publications, newsletters and other literature
Career talks	WISE UP for undergraduate students
Workplace tours	WISE GSS for graduate students
Social activities	WISE Student Summer Employment Program (SSEP)
Science fairs awards

Affiliations

WISE NL is a member of the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT). CCWESTT is a not-for-profit, voluntary network of organizations working together to promote women in science, engineering, trades and technology, and celebrating their contributions to these fields.