Women In STEM Resources

Have you ever thought about having a career in STEM? Now is a great time to do so! Canada is a world leader in many STEM fields and has many career opportunities that are STEM-related. From health science and artificial intelligence to clean energy and sustainability, there are so many to choose from. As technology advances, the need for skilled people in STEM has never been more important.

However, if you are a woman, having a career in STEM is not as easy as it sounds. There continues to be a gap between men and women when it comes to STEM jobs. For example, in Canada, only about a third of the people with STEM degrees are women. And women only make up about a quarter of the people working in STEM. If you think this gap needs closing – you are not alone!

Helping people see themselves in STEM is an important first step, so that is why we wanted to showcase some profiles of women who are involved in the cutting edge of STEM work, research, and education!

Stories in STEM from the Women of Let’s Talk Science

Celebrating 30 Years of Let’s Talk Science: President and Founder, Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, on Humble Origins and Hopeful Tomorrows

Celebrating 30 Years of Let’s Talk Science: President and Founder, Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, on Humble Origins and Hopeful Tomorrows

From the Let's Talk Science Challenge to Harvard: Namirah Quadir's Inspiring STEM Journey

From the Let's Talk Science Challenge to Harvard: Namirah Quadir's Inspiring STEM Journey

Code, Communication, and Community: Caroline Huang's Fusion of STEM and Storytelling

Code, Communication, and Community: Caroline Huang's Fusion of STEM and Storytelling

Empowering Black Youth in STEM: Amaal Abdi's Let’s Talk Science Initiatives

Empowering Black Youth in STEM: Amaal Abdi's Let’s Talk Science Initiatives

Women in STEM: On The Job

Lisa T. Phiri

Mining Geologist

I examine rocks in an underground mine to determine the amount and location of gold.

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Emily Moore

Career Profiles

Field Application Scientist

I help members in the agri-food industry find the best analytical solutions to their challenges.

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Julie Leblanc (she/her)

Women in STEM Special Advisor

My work is to support girls and women to pursue and education and careers in STEM.

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Women in STEM: STEM and Business

Amanda McCallum

Geologist, Communication Specialist, Business Owner

I'm a prospecting geologist, a science communication specialist and business owner.

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Ashley Noseworthy

Career Profiles

CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental

I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.

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Dawn Pratt

STEM Consultant

I develop programs and STEM content and advise on the development of STEM programs.

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Women in STEM: Technology

Diya Isac (she/her)

Career Profiles

Software Lead - Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls Team

I give technical guidance to develop software for features that make the car move and stop.

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Kelty MacEachern

Intermediate Security Operations Analyst

Kelty MacEachern is an Intermediate Security Operations Analyst for Finning.

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Melissa Valdez

Technical Consultant, Watson AI

Melissa Valdez is a Technical Consultant of Watson AI for IBM Canada.

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Women in STEM: Research

Farah Qaiser

Director Of Research and Policy

I carry out research and lead policy efforts to improve the government’s use of science and evidence when making decisions.

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Xiaoyi Bao

Professor and Canada Research Chair

Dr. Xiaoyi Bao is Canada Research Chair in Fibre Optics and Photonics.

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Anaïs Remili (she/her)

Whale Researcher

I am doing research on pollution in killer whales.

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Women in STEM: Skilled Trades

Daniela Torelli

Welding Instructor

I teach the next generation of welders.

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Jill Stagg

Career Profiles

Steamfitter Apprentice

As an apprentice steamfitter, Jill Stagg is expanding her skills at installing pipes that carry high pressure or dangerous stubstances.

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Shannon Tymosko

Career Profiles

Electrical Apprentice

I am a second-year Electrical Apprentice with the IBEW Local 105

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