Women in STEM – CCWESTT

Women in Engineering and STEM: A Review of the 2025 Literature This annual review synthesizes nearly 500 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers published in 2025 to examine the current state of gender equity across science, engineering, and technology. The analysis highlights that despite decades of policy interventions, structural and cultural barriers continue to limit the […]

UNESCO Call to Action to Close the Gender Gap in Science

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UNESCO Call to Action to Close the Gender Gap in Science Women make up just one-third of the global scientific community. In some countries, fewer than one in ten researchers are women, with even fewer in STEM leadership roles. This imbalance limits diversity of ideas and research, introduces bias in research, and risks overlooking key […]

I Didn’t Know it was a Thing Either: Women Engineers’ Experience of Suffering in the Workplace

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I Didn’t Know it was a Thing Either: Women Engineers’ Experience of Suffering in the Workplace This doctoral research examines the lived experiences of professional women in Calgary’s engineering industry, focusing on the cultural and systemic factors that shape their careers. The study moves beyond simple metrics of representation to explore the “chilly climate” of […]

Gender Equity in Canada’s Tech Ecosystem

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Gender Equity in Canada’s Tech Ecosystem: Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Entry- and Mid- Level Talent This report examines the systemic barriers contributing to the persistent underrepresentation of women and marginalized genders in Canada’s tech sector, where they occupy less than 30% of roles and only 15% of senior leadership. It highlights critical challenges such as […]

#TURNINGTABLESINSTEM – A Photo-Research Exhibit Featuring Girls & Women in Science at the Table

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#TURNINGTABLESINSTEM – A Photo-Research Exhibit Featuring Girls & Women in Science at the Table This photo-research exhibit celebrates success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) among girls and women spanning nine decades of experiences. Featured scientists represent fields like physics, biology, zoology, chemistry, and engineering. Credit: Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WINS) Date: […]

ESS Final Report – Engendering Success in STEM Consortium

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ESS Final Report – Engendering Success in STEM Consortium Through rigorous design and interventions grounded in solid theory and the best scientific practices, our social scientists have developed and tested evidence-based strategies to break down gender biases and advance inclusion impacts for underrepresented genders in STEM settings. Credit: Engendering Success in STEM Date: 2025 For […]

More Than Just Numbers Revisited: Progress on Women in Engineering Since 1992

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More Than Just Numbers Revisited: Progress on Women in Engineering Since 1992 This report, More Than Just Numbers Revisited, reviews the progress made in advancing women’s participation in engineering over the past 30 years. Credit: Diversity Institute Date: 2025 For more information on this resource click here. View

Women in Engineering and STEM: A Review of the 2024 Literature (US focused)

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Women in Engineering and STEM: A Review of the 2024 Literature (US focused) An analysis of the social science literature published in 2024 on women in STEM highlights the persistent influence of systemic barriers on our ability to develop a strong STEM workforce that represents the full range of potential talent worldwide. This review describes […]

State of Girls and Women in STEM

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State of Girls and Women in STEM Created annually by NGCP, this resource presents a high-level summary of the most compelling statistics and research on the state of girls and women in STEM, focused on K-12 Education, Higher Education, and the STEM Workforce. Credit: National Girls Collaboration Project Date: 2025 For more information on this […]

Women and the Mine of the Future

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Women and the Mine of the Future To help address widespread data and knowledge gaps, the Women and the Mine of the Future: Global Report uncovers the gender-disaggregated employment profile for large-scale mining in 12 nations, focusing on women and their occupations in the sector. The report begins with a cross-country analysis that compares the […]