CU-WISE Women in Research

CU-WISE cordially invites you to the upcoming CU-WISE Women in Research event that is set to take place on December 6th, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room C264 of the Loeb building at Carleton! This event aim’s to highlight the diverse research that the female undergraduate, graduate and faculty of Carleton University are actively involved in, in the hopes of inspiring a budding scientist or engineer. 

The event is open to high school students, undergraduate students and anyone else who might be interested. A schedule of the speakers is soon to come! If you would like to attend, please let us know by filling our our RSVP form by clicking here. 

Tentative Schedule for CU-WISE Women in Research

Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon in honour of Ada Lovelace Day

The Wikimedia Foundation and the Royal Society in the UK are holding a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon in honour of Ada Lovelace Day and have invited CUWISE to join in remotely.

Ada Lovelace is frequently cited as having been the first computer programmer, even though there were no computers during her lifetime (1815-1852), because she was a mathematician and worked with algorithms which have since been recognized as computer programs. Ada Lovelace day is an annual event to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. So as a tribute to past scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, we will be dusting off the Wikipedia editing skills we learned last month and putting them to work again.

Both new and experienced editors are welcome.
Please bring a laptop (if you have one).

Date: Friday, October 19
Time: 1:30-3 pm
Location: 3444 ME

For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women%27s_History/Royal_Society#Online_participants

Go ENG Girl

Go ENG Girl is a half day event for Grade 7-10 girls across Ontario to visit their local university to learn about the wonderful world of engineering: "A Caring Profession." Go ENG Girl is scheduled for Saturday October 13, 2012 at Carleton University.

To sign up as a volunteer please click here.

For more information about Go ENG Girl, including a list of participating universities please visit www.ospe.on.ca/gognggirl.

CU-WISE Kick-Off at Oliver's

CU-WISE wants start off the shiny-brand-new academic year off right and you're invited! The CU-WISE Kick-Off at Oliver's is a great way to chat with fellow female science and engineering students, to learn more about the exciting events that CU-WISE has planed and to volunteer to share your passion for science and engineering with others! This event is set to take place on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oliver's Pub and Patio. We'll provide snacks and light refreshments at no cost to attendees. Graduate, undergraduate, faculty and staff are all welcome! 

CU-WISE Kick-Off at Oliver's
Date: Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Oliver’s Pub and Patio (1st floor Uni Center)

Cost: Free! 

Light refreshments will be served

CU-WISE Presents: Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

CU-WISE presents an event like no other. The Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is an evening dedicated to learning how to edit Wikipedia and increase the content about female scientists to the list of notable historical figures. The Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is set to take place on Thursday September 20th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m in room 5301 of the Canal Building. We will provide the instructions required to learn how to edit Wikipedia as well as research material about female scientists. The event is free but feel free to bring a snack to share!

Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

Date: Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Canal Building 5301

RSVP: Space is limited. Please reserve a spot by clicking here.

Come Visit us at Carleton Expo

On Wednesday September 5, 2012 CU-WISE will be participating in this year's Carleton Expo that is taking place at the Raven's Nest from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Come and visit our table to learn more about the exciting events that we have lined up this year and to pick up an application to become an Executive or Officer Member. Hope to see you there!

CU-WISE at Carleton Expo

Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Raven's Nest

Updated Thursday September 6, 2012: Thanks to everyone who came and met us at the Carleton Expo yesterday. We should be sending out our first newsletter very shortly. If you didn't get a chance to sign up, you can do so by clicking here:

We're Having a Picnic!

Before the summer BBQ season is over, please join us for a picnic at Mooney's Bay! The CU-WISE Summer Picnic is intended to bring together WISE members in the Ottawa area to network with their women in science and engineering peers. Friends, family and pets are also welcomed.

We will be providing burgers (with the options of beef, chicken or veggie) as well as side salads and beverages. There will also be a fun outdoor activity but please feel free to bring additional outdoor games. Everyone is also invited to bring drinks or food of their own creation or otherwise, if they so wish (not required). Please RSVP by August 23rd at http://tinyurl.com/986nq9w.

We hope to see you there!

     CU-WISE Summer Picnic
     Sunday August 26th, 2012
     12 pm (noon) to 5 pm
     Mooney’s Bay
     RSVP before August 23rd, 2012 at http://tinyurl.com/986nq9w