Join WiSER (Women in Science, Engineering & Research) for our Annual Industry Mixer! Enjoy an evening exploring career opportunities, expanding your professional network, and connecting to STEM professionals from various fields. This event is FREE and open to students and early-career professionals. Please bring non-perishable food and toiletry items to support The UofA Campus Food Bank!
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM MT
Organizations attending:
APEGA | Applied Pharmaceuticals | Avalon Holographics | Bantrel Co. | Campbell Scientific | Edmonton Unlimited | Fleetworthy | Future Fields | Gilead Sciences Inc | ManageWise, Inc (ACPA) | Mitacs | Norcada | RJH Biosciences | Spartan Controls | SWAT Consulting | The Metabolomics Innovation Centre (TMIC) | VaxAlta | Williams Engineering
Other activities:
Free headshots through SUB Photo.
Rapid Resume Reviews through the University of Alberta Career Center.
Food and beverages provided to all attendees.
Keynote Speaker:
WiSER is happy to announce Dr. Patricia Nadworny (PhD, PEng) as our keynote for the Industry Mixer 2026!
Dr. Nadworny completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta, focusing on the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of nanostructured silver. She did an industrial post doctoral fellowship at Innovotech developing various antimicrobial silvers, after which she became Product Development Manager, then Quality and Safety Director, and finally Chief Scientific Officer, before joining FeynMed Solutions as Chief Scientific Officer. She is an inventor on 40 patents/patent applications.
Community Partner:
This year, WiSER is partnering with Campus Food Bank (CFB) for our Annual Industry Mixer. CFB has provided supplementary food programming and education to the University of Alberta community for more than 30 years. Registration is FREE with a donation of non-perishable and toiletry items. WiSER will be collecting item donations for CFB during the event.
Most needed items include:
- bulk cereal, rice, oats, pasta
- canned tuna, beans, other protein
- canned tomato sauce
- readymade meals (e.g. canned chili, noodles, ramen)
- sanitary pads, tampons
- diapers, baby formula
- unopened shampoo, body wash
Register here! See you there!