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WISE NL is recognized with award from Women in Resource Development Corporation
WISE NL was recognized with an award Thursday, March 6th, 2014 during the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) Inspiring Women, Inspiring Change, Become Inspired Event for their contribution to advancements of women in science and engineering! WISE NL President Gloria Montano accepted the award on behalf of the group, also in attendance were Laura Halfyard, past […]
EVENT March 19, 2014 – Dr. Fran Kerton: “Can chemicals be green?”
The March WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series lecture features Dr. Fran Kerton, associate professor at the Department of Chemistry at MUN. Dr. Kerton will provide an overview of her studies in the relatively new field of Green Chemistry. She will also discuss the importance of mentors (from both sides of the partnership), teamwork, decision-making and risk-taking in scientific and […]
EVENT February 27, 2014 – Dr. Ania Harlick – “Are you watching closely? Perception of Physics and Physics of Perception”
The February WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series lecture features Dr. Ania Harlick visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at MUN. Dr. Harlick will talk about the perception of science (physics in particular), and how it modifies and enriches the way we see the world. Physics is a way of seeing the world – from […]
Speaking of Engineering Lecture Series, February 18, 2014 : Have you ever wondered…how diversity strengthens engineering?
The message isn’t new. We need more engineers, especially women. But after more than 30 years of study and work to create more diversity in engineering, why aren’t we reaping the benefits? This upcoming panel lecture is part of the Speaking of Engineering Lecture Series hosted by PEG-NL (Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador) […]
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