Women and Science and Engineering is proud to present to you our momentous 8th Annual National Conference! The WISE National Conference serves as a catalyst to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their passions, broaden their horizons, and form meaningful connections.

The conference brings together delegates from all across Canada to share ideas and become inspired over the course of a two-day event dedicated to professional and personal growth.

You will have the opportunity to hear from inspirational leaders from a wide range of STEM fields, expand your skill set in technical and professional development workshops, and challenge yourself in our competitions. The National Conference will provide you with motivation and empowerment to expand your potential and catalyze change in your environment.

Join us on January 25th and 26th!

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The event will feature:

• Keynote speakers

• Workshops

• Panels

• Career Fair

• On-site interviews

• Competitions

• Plenty of networking opportunities with industry professionals and academia!

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Competitions

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3 Minute Thesis:

In this competition, presenters must present their research to a non-specialist audience in 3 minutes, using only one slide. The focus of this competition is to challenge competitors to synthesize their findings and to effectively communicate their ideas. The research presented does not have to be part of a completed project, and can be conducted at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Engineering Design Case Competition:

A team of four will be presented with an technology-based industry problem, and are given one night to craft a solution. Competitors will then present their solution to a panel of judges in the solution who will assess the proposed framework for its feasibility and level of detail. Follow-up questions may be posed to challenge the competitors to think on their feet about potentially unforeseen complications.

Healthcare Case Competition:

Integrating both health and technological interests, competitors will be tasked to present a solution to an issue in the emerging field of healthcare. The best solutions will incorporate interdisciplinary interests, and present an innovative perspective. Competitors may be assessed for the practicality and adaptability of their design, and should expect to engage in a dialogue with judges to tease out the strengths and weaknesses of their proposals.

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Refunds are accepted until December 25, 2019.

Note that to participate in case competitions, you must register for the conference. After registration, you will be sent a form with competition registration information. 

For information about subsidies, please see conference.wiseuoft.org