WISE National Conference 2018
from Saturday, February 3, 2018 8:00AM to Sunday, February 4, 2018 4:00PM
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Women and Science and Engineering is proud to present to you our prestigious 6th Annual National Conference! The WISE National Conference serves as a catalyst to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their passions, broaden their horizons, and form meaningful connections. The conference brings together delegates from all across Canada to share ideas and become inspired over the course of a two-day event dedicated to professional and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to hear from inspirational leaders from a wide range of STEM fields, expand your skill set in technical and professional development workshops, and challenge yourself in our competitions. The National Conference will provide you with motivation and empowerment to expand your potential and transcend boundaries. Watch the WISENC18 promotional video for a sneak peak into what we have in store for you! Join us on February 3rd and 4th! #WISENC18 #TranscendBoundaries • Keynote speakers• Fireside Chats• Workshops• Panels• Career Fair• Competitions• Plenty of networking opportunities with industry professionals and academia! Subsidy Information We are thrilled to announce that the following schools have agreed to either partial or full reimbursements, if you are a student from a university not listed below please contact [email protected] for additional information, we might be finalizing a potential subsidy for you. *** Please Note: Subsidies can only be applied to REGULAR PRICED conference tickets (not early bird) The process to receive a subsidy varies on the university. Please read the following instructions carefully: Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science and Faculty of Science Ryerson University will be offering a 70% discount to 40 students (20 from the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, and 20 from the Faculty of Science). Please contact Nika Zolfaghari at [email protected] for details. University of Toronto St. George Department of Engineering University of Toronto Faculty of Engineering is offering engineering students an 80% subsidy for their ticket to the WISE National Conference. Subsidies are offered on a first come first serve basis to undergraduate and graduate UofT Engineering students. Process of reimbursement:- Purchase the conference ticket at full price first- After purchasing their ticket, students must provide verification of enrollment ASAP emailed to [email protected] with subject line - UofT St. George Subsidy (Example - screenshot from ACORN showing your name, discipline and enrollment in the 2017 - 2018 school year)- WISE UofT will reimburse students on the day of the conference University of Toronto Mississauga Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences 5 delegates will receive 100% subsidy for registration fees. Apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter as a single pdf file to the Awards Committee at [email protected] by Wednesday, December 13th, 2017. University of Toronto Scarborough University of Toronto Scarborough will be providing a 50% subsidy for 10 UTSC students. To qualify for the subsidy, please send an email to [email protected] with subject line - UTSC Subsidy. In your email, please include your name, proof of your enrolment at UTSC, and a less than 100 word paragraph on why you would like to attend the conference. You will then receive confirmation and further instructions for your subsidy. York University York University is offering an 80% subsidy to 4 students. To ensure you are eligible for this subsidy, please send an email to [email protected] with subject line “York Subsidy”. In your email, please send proof of your enrolment at York University. You will then receive confirmation and further instructions for your subsidy. McMaster University McMaster University is offering a 50% subsidy for interested students. Contact the McMaster Women in Engineering Society at [email protected] for more information. Carleton University Carleton University is offering a 100% subsidy to 30 students. To ensure you are eligible for this subsidy, please send an email to [email protected] with subject line “Carleton Subsidy”. In your email, please send proof of your enrolment at Carleton University. You will then receive confirmation and further instructions for your subsidy. Accomodation Information Accomodation for students from OUTSIDE OF TORONTO ONLY can be provided for $55.37 for a room at Montecassino Hotel. In order to purchase a conference registration ticket as well as a hotel room, opt for the ticket + hotel room option. Discounts only apply to the registration fees (not the accomodation). You can purchase up to 2 nights for accommodations. The maximum number of persons for a 2 double bed room is 4, the maximum for a queen bed room is 2. The individuals staying in the rooms is decided by the ticket purchaser (i.e. you may choose to room with a friend, then one of you can buy a ticket + accommodation and the other can buy a standalone ticket). Food The conference provides 3 meals on February 3rd and breakfast, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres on February 4th. Competitions Consulting Case Competition X Interested in working with a team to create a solution for a real industry problem? Sign up here to work with a team of four people over the conference weekend to turn a client problem to a conceptual solution. Showcase your creativity and ingenuity to a panel of judges from Citi and Accenture. The details of the case will be revealed on the first day of the conference, February 3rd, 2018. Prize information will be released closer to the National Conference date. Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Can you turn your 70-page thesis into a 3-minute pitch? 3 minutes, 1 slide. The competition builds students’ capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes audience using only a single slide. Interested in research? Want to present? Undergrad and Graduate students can take part in the 3 Minute Thesis Competition at the WISE National Conference 2018. We have limited spots for the 3MT so sign up as soon as possible and send in your slide to become a participant. Present to a panel of judges from Schneider Electic and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Prize information will be released closer to the National Conference date. Sign up now! NEW - Public Policy Debate X Work in a team to debate hot topics in the field of technology and science. How can you build an argument supporting your viewpoint on a controversial matter? Challenge your communication skills and show your passion and knowledge before a panel of judges from Deloitte. Debate topics and prize information will be released closer to the National Conference date. Career Fair We are also sharing your resume with our sponsors! Upload your resume to https://goo.gl/forms/GOyIBB0UDHF1a1NF3 by Friday, February 2nd, 2018 if you want us to share your resume with our sponsors.
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