News & Events

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.

Upcoming Professional Development Workshops with WiSER

We have two very exciting workshops coming up! Join us virtually on  November 28th and December 5th from 6-7 PM MST for two different topics around navigating the job market after grad school. On November 28th, we will learn how to bridge the gap between Academia and the Workplace. Our…

Disability Awareness in STEM Virtual Panel Discussion

WiSER is thrilled to announce a forthcoming virtual panel discussion on Disability Awareness in STEM happening September 19th, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM MST. The event aims to shed light on the lived experiences, research/advocacy, and accomplishments and obstacles encountered by individuals with disabilities working within STEM fields. Our…

WiSER’s 15 Year Anniversary Gala

Excitingly, 2023 marks WiSER’s 15 year anniversary! To celebrate this significant milestone for our organization, we are hosting a ’15 Year Anniversary Gala’ on Saturday, October 14th (5:00-8:00 PM MT) during the 2023 Alberta Women’s Science Network (AWSN) WinSTEM week. This event will be held in the Museum Gallery at…

WiSER 2023 Annual Summer BBQ

WiSER is hosting our annual BBQ this year on July 22, 2023 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Queen Elizabeth Park (site #1)! Food and drinks will be provided through the generous sponsorship of AWSN. Games and tie-dye will be available for all attendees. We cannot wait to see you all…

2023 Volunteer Recruitment

Support women and under-represented individuals in STEM. You can help us fulfill our mandate.

2022 WiSER Annual Industry Mixer

Join WiSER as we host our annual virtual industry mixer, where industries and organizations gather to network and/or seek potential employees. Join us to connect and talk to professionals from various STEM fields! Register here as a participant or as a company here.You can also get your resume reviewed (for…

WiSER 2022 Annual Summer BBQ

WiSER is hosting our annual BBQ this year on July 23rd from 11am – 2pm at Queen Elizabeth Park! We will have food and refreshment as well as some fun activities planned including BollyX and tie-dye! Bring a white (or light-coloured) item such as a shirt, hat, or even a…

WiSER’s Virtual Industry Mixer 2021 Recap

More than 41 companies and 150 attendees gathered at the 2021 Annual Virtual Industry Mixer hosted by Women in Science Engineering and Research (WiSER).

Volunteer Recruitment Night

WISER is recruiting for the following executive volunteering positions on its Executive Committee for 2022/2023!

WiSER’s Focus Group with Job Seekers & Enverus

How can STEM companies encourage more diverse talents, including women and underrepresented groups, to join their teams? What are some aspects STEM employers should know?

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