There are groups across Canada dedicated to increasing women in engineering. These groups support current students and engineers while also encouraging girls to explore interests or careers in engineering.
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Organization | Groups | Location | Details |
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Women in Science and Engineering | University students, students K-12 | Queen's | WiSE is a student-run organization that works to promote the involvement of women in science and engineering related disciplines. |
Connections - Smith Engineering Experience Program | Students K-12 | Queen's | Outreach programs and activities for youth, including: GoEngGirl, GoCodeGirl, Girls' Club, Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) |
Science Quest | Students K-8 | Queen's | A not-for-profit organization offering various programs for youth ages 4-15. |
Indigenous Futures in Engineering | All | Queen's | Indigenous role models who work in engineering. |
American Indian Science and Engineering Queen's Chapter | University students | Queen's | AISES annual conference and biweekly dinners giving Indigenous students and professionals an opportunity to gather, connect, and create long-lasting relationships within Canada and across the continent. |
Queen’s Women in Applied Science and Engineering | University students | Queen's | Q-WASE is the faculty's first non-technical student conference that aims to explore gender disparity in engineering in Canada through an intersectional lens and challenge the status quo |
Robogals | Ages 7-14 | Queen's | Student-run group offering free, educational workshops for elementary and high schools in robotics and engineering. |
WE-CAN | Adult | Queen's | The WE-CAN project aims to strengthen capacity within the entrepreneurship ecosystem and close gaps in service for women entrepreneurs. |
Ontario Network of Women in Engineering | All | Ontario | ONWiE provides opportunities for women and girls to explore and excel in engineering professions. |
Actua | Ages 6-26 | Canada | Canada's largest STEM outreach organization providing summer camps, classroom workshops, clubs, teacher training, and community outreach activities. |
Engendering Success in Stem | All | UBC | Research consortium of leading social, developmental, organizational, and gender scholars, along with STEM experts engaged in outreach activities to improve the status of women in science and engineering. |
Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology | Students K-12 | Canada | CCWESTT is a national coalition of individual members and groups who advocate for a diverse and inclusive Canadian Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (SETT) workforce. |
Engineers Canada | Adult | Canada | Engineers Canada promotes and maintains the integrity, honour and interests of the engineering profession. |
Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology | Adult | Canada | WinSETT Centre is an action-oriented, non-profit organization that aspires to recruit, retain, and advance women in science, engineering, trades and technology. |
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers | Adult | Ontario | OSPE is a member-driven professional association that welcomes the entire engineering community to contribute knowledge, skills, and leadership to help create a better future for our profession and society at large. |
Up 4 the Challenge | Students K-12 | Ontario | An initiative supported by Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Ottawa. |
NSERC – Women in Science and Engineering | Adult | Canada | Policies, programs, and activities to increase the number of women in science and engineering. |
Engineers of Tomorrow | All | Canada | A national not-for-profit creating positive engineering experiences to shape young minds and showcase what the engineering profession is all about. |
Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering | University students, students K-12 | McGil | Founded in 1990, POWE is a not-for-profit organization at McGill University dedicated to promoting gender diversity in the field of engineering, and supporting future engineers. |
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology | All | Canada | SCWIST is a not-for-profit society that promotes participation and advancement of women and girls in STEM through education, networking, mentorship, collaborative partnerships and advocacy. |
Advancing Women in Engineering and Technology | University students, students K-12, Adult | British Columbia | The goal is to increase the participation of women in engineering, geoscience, technology and technician occupations through strategies to recruit, retain and support career development of women. |
Women in Science and Engineering: NSERC Chair Atlantic Region | All | Atlantic Canada | WISEatlantic empowers girls to consider STEM careers by providing role models and fun, hands-on science. We also supports early career women through professional development and networking opportunities. |
Women in Technology International | Adult | International | WITI is the leading organization for the advancement and inclusion of women in business and technology. Our efforts ensure women, minorities, and organizations realize a diverse and inclusive workplace. |
Women in Consulting Engineering | All | Vancouver | WCE is devoted to supporting and empowering women in engineering. WCE is committed to increasing gender diversity and inclusion in the consulting engineering industry for present and future engineers. |
EngineerGirl | Students K-12 | United States | EngineerGirl's website has information about engineering careers and fields, resources for pursuing engineering, design projects to try, a Gallery of Women Engineers, and Ask an Engineer section. |
Women in Nuclear Canada | Adult | Canada | WiN is a global association of women and men supporting and encouraging women working in the nuclear industry, particularly energy and radiation applications through a variety of initatives. |
Waterloo Women in Engineering | University students, students K-12 | Waterloo | WiE supports current women-identifying engineers and students while encouraging the next generation of women to pursue careers in engineering. |
McMaster Women in Engineering | University students, students K-12 | McMaster | We support female students through camp programs, clubs, conferences and scholarships to show how engineering and science can affect our daily lives for the better. |
Centre for Women in Science | University students, Adult | Ontario | WinS aims to build an inclusive community for women in STEM through research, communication and action. At WinS, the motto is E²C: Explore, Engage, Connect. |
Ban Righ Centre | University students, Adult | Queen's | Assists women-identified students of all ages, especially those who are returning to university after a time away to continue formal or informal education. |
L’Association de la francophonie à propos des femmes en sciences, technologies, ingénierie et mathématiques | Étudiant universitaire, Adulte | Canada | AFFESTIM vise à réunir des personnes physiques ou morales, dans la francophonie, intéressées à promouvoir la participation, la rétention et l’avancement des femmes dans des champs liés aux STIM. |
The Canadian Institute for Women in Engineering and Sciences | University students, Adult | Canada | CIWES catalyzes research and action to advance the education and success of women in STEM fields through grants, role models, research, and resources. |
National Society Of Black Engineers | University students | Queen's | NSBE provides black engineers with more specific resources and academic support, guidance in professional development as a black individual and fosters a community of black engineers. |