The Whelen Lecture and Women in Science Speaker Series presents: Sustaining the Future of Our Planet and Ourselves
March 26, 2019 | Saskatoon
Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s First female astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space
About the lecture -
The earth is our home – and the only one that most of us will ever know. Historians have remarked that sometimes we need to leave our familiar surroundings to gain context. To date, the only way to do that is to travel to space. Dr. Bondar orbited our planet 129 times over 8 days, 1 hour, 14 minutes, 44 seconds as a payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Discovery in January 1992. She has spent the last 27 years translating her unique experiences as an astronaut, neuroscientist, medical researcher, and photographer to deepen our understanding of life and our natural environment. Dr. Bondar will present her personal take on where we find ourselves as inhabitants of planet earth and some of the challenges we face in sustaining our future.
Event Details - Tuesday, March 26, 2019
7-8 pm
Saskatoon Location: Convocation Hall, 107 Peter MacKinnon Building, University of Saskatchewan
Regina Video Conference Location: CB 308, College Avenue Campus, University of Regina.
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About the Women in Science Speaker Series
The Women in Science (WinS) Speaker Series showcases leading female scientists in the STEM sectors and recognizes their contributions to policy development, national dialogue, economic growth and prosperity.
This event is being supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada and Innovation Saskatchewan.
2019 Women's Leadership Summit
March 4, 2019 | Ottawa, ON
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Franklin Templeton Investments are proud to present the third annual Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Hub, the Women’s Mentor Initiative, SBX Technologies, and the University of Ottawa Alumni Association.
Join us to gain valuable insights into how to advance your career or business venture.
Check out this year’s lineup for 8 professional development workshops and don’t miss keynote speaker, Nicole Verkindt.
Date: Monday, March 4, 2019
Location: Social Sciences Building, Room 4006, 120 University, Ottawa, ON
Program:
1:00 p.m.: Registration
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Professional development workshops
5:00 p.m.: Networking cocktail
6:30 p.m.: Keynote with Nicole Verkindt, Founder, OMX | Dragon, Next Gen De
Receive a professional development certificate
Participants qualify for a non-credit professional development certificate and may be eligible for registration fee reimbursement from their employers.
CCWESTT 2020: SAVE THE DATE
May 21 to 23, 2020 | Winnipeg, MB
Save the Date! CCWESTT 2020 will be held in Winnipeg, MB from May 21 to 23, 2020! It's never to early to start planning your trip to Winnipeg.
2019 DiscoverE Global Marathon
Weekly starting March 6, 2019 | Online
The Global Marathon is a free series of online, engaging conversations and actionable career advice for today’s busy technical professional. Connect, network, and learn from women around the world.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 6th when DiscoverE kicks off the 2019 Marathon with a discussion on projecting confidence and overcoming shyness.
For more information:
2019 DiscoverE Global Marathon
