Check out what’s happening at WiSER. All our events are open to the public, unless otherwise specified. We work with our sponsors and partners to ensure that the events are accessible to everyone — most of our events are free of charge to the community.
Mastering Your Money: From Budgeting to Investing – A WiSER Virtual Event
Building financial confidence can feel overwhelming – especially while navigating graduate school or starting your career. Join WiSER on September 28th for a practical financial literacy workshop designed to give you the knowledge and tools to take control of your financial future. Topics: Come with your questions, leave with practical…
A Summer Afternoon Well Spent: WiSER 2026 BBQ Recap
On August 15th, our community came together for the 2026 Annual Summer BBQ, and what a turnout it was. The afternoon started with a relaxing Pilates class before everyone gathered for good food and even better conversation. 🤸♂️🍔✨ A big thank you to AWSN for their generous sponsorship, to Rebecca…
Mentee applications for the 2026/2027 Trio Mentorship Program are now open!
We’re excited to launch another year of our mentorship initiative, designed to support early-career professionals and undergraduate/graduate students in various stages of their STEM careers. Its unique trio format brings together an undergraduate, early career professional/graduate student, and experienced mentor to participate in 3 formal events (2 in person) and…
Bubble tea and science talks! WISEST SRP 2026 students meet and greet with WiSER and UA-WiSE
WiSER would like to thank the WISEST SRP 2026 cohort for an amazing summer of research and learning! Every summer, the WISEST Summer Research Program supports girls and gender-diverse students in grade 11 to explore a future in STEM research through a six-week paid internship. Students have the opportunity to…
Join Future Fields for Sustain Labs: Beyond the Bench
True sustainability requires looking “beyond the bench.” This evening of panel discussions and networking brings together researchers, industry leaders, policy-makers, and student advocates to explore how Edmonton’s research communities can integrate sustainable policies directly into their daily practices. At the event, expect to: Event Details: Date: Thursday, September 24 Time:…
WISEST invites you to attend the Summer Research Program’s Celebration of Research!
Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Student Poster Viewing 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Formal Program The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) PCL Lounge RSVP Here: Celebration of Research
WiSER’s Annual Summer BBQ is back on Aug 15!
We are firing up the grill and celebrating the summer with WiSER’s annual community BBQ! Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Queen Elizabeth Park Site #1 (10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Rd) Enjoy great food, fresh air, and some fun outdoor activities while connecting with…
Volunteer with WiSER!
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2026 Volunteer Recruitment
Support women and under-represented individuals in STEM. You can help us fulfill our mandate.
*NEW DATES* Renter-Friendly: A Workshop Series in Collaboration with Empower Me
Rent smart! Learn how to save energy and make safer home choices as renters in this virtual workshop series. WiSER is excited to have two workshops in collaboration with Empower Me! Join us virtually on March 23rd and March 30th from 7-8 PM MST for two different topics on making…
Black History Month 2026: Community Interview Feature
Black History Month is not just a time to look back at history. It is also a chance to celebrate the people making history right now. Across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), students, researchers, and professionals are doing meaningful work that is shaping the future in real and lasting…
Renter-Friendly: A Workshop Series in Collaboration with Empower Me
Rent smart! Learn how to save energy and make safer home choices as renters in this virtual workshop series. WiSER is excited to have two workshops in collaboration with Empower Me! Join us virtually on March 2nd and March 9th from 7-8 PM MST for two different topics on making…
Call for Participants: Black History Month Mini Interview Series
To celebrate Black History Month, WiSER is conducting a mini interview series featuring voices of Black individuals in STEM, specifically in graduate programs or early-career professions. If you are interested in sharing your experiences with us, please fill out this Google Form. We will be compiling all responses and highlighting…
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
February 11, 2026 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day was established in 2016 by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the essential role women and girls play in science and technology. This day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to, and…
An Introduction to the Power and Potential of R
Are you a student or early-career professional that works with data? Whether you are cleaning, manipulating, visualizing, or analyzing data, R is a free and open-source statistical programming language that can optimize these tasks. What’s more is that with R, you can: This workshop will provide you with the opportunity…
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