This year’s  emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. But what does that look like in practice?  

For Devanshee Vankani, it meant giving her time, leadership and energy to uplift other women in engineering and IT and gaining a career opportunity in the process.   

Her journey reflects the very heart of the Women in Engineering and IT (WiE&IT) Program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.   

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Resilience in STEM is not just about pushing through challenges alone; it is about recognizing strengths, seeking support and rising stronger together.  

On January 17, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s industry-sponsored Women in Engineering and IT Program (WiE&IT) hosted its second annual Workshop Day, ICONIC Resilience: Rising Strong. The event focused on addressing imposter complex and equipping participants with practical strategies to navigate career and professional situations with confidence. It was made possible thanks to the generous support and ongoing commitment of industry partners CAE and Gastops to empowering future innovators. 

Tackling Imposter Complex 

At the core of this year’s workshop was a focus on understanding and addressing imposter complex. Through guided discussion and reflection, participants examined how self-doubt can surface in common scenarios such as job interviews, rejection, team conflict and receiving tough feedback. 

For the second year in a row, Workshop Day welcomed back TEDx Speaker , who guided students through exercises designed to help them recognize their personal strengths, values and experiences that shape how they respond to adversity. By reframing challenges through positive leadership traits, students were encouraged to view resilience as a dynamic and shared process. 

“Imposter complex shows up when you’re challenged to grow. We need to learn to work with it, not against it,” says Geisler. 

Rather than framing resilience as something to be built alone or over time, the workshop encouraged students to identify immediate, actionable strategies they could apply when challenges arise.  

Geisler emphasized the importance of asking for support, recognizing that reaching out to peers, mentors or support networks can significantly reduce stress and strengthen resilience. 

Learning Through Discussion, Support and Shared Experience 

The workshop format allowed for meaningful group discussion and connection. Students openly shared experiences of imposter complex and reflected on how common these feelings are, even among highly capable individuals. These conversations helped normalize self-doubt while reinforcing the value of community and mutual support in STEM environments. 

Participants walked away with personal reflections they could apply immediately, including recognizing when to seek support and how to balance ambition with humility. By grounding resilience in shared experience and collective support, ICONIC Resilience: Rising Strong reinforced the idea that the path to a successful future in STEM need not be forged alone.

Now in its fifth year, the WiE&IT Program continues to foster connection, industry and peer mentorship, and community, and empowers women to pursue their career dreams with a boost of confidence.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design is thrilled to announce the return of the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program for its fifth consecutive year! 

Since 2021, the WiE&IT Program has empowered hundreds of women students in STEM at �Ӱ�ԭ�� through free career and networking events, career-ready skill-development workshops, mentorship nights and access to a dedicated study lounge and graduate-student led study sessions.

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From June 16 to 20, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University celebrates convocation as more than 5,400 graduates from the class of 2025 receive their degrees. It is a grand finale to an academic journey years in the making, honouring the dedication of all who cross the stage. 

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Four �Ӱ�ԭ�� University researchers have been appointed to newly created Canada Research Chair (CRC) positions, driving forward innovative research that tackles real-world challenges. As leaders in their fields, they are advancing critical work in multigenerational trauma, person-centred care, energy system modelling and the intersection of disability, gender and communication.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University was filled with energy and school spirit as Throwback, the university’s highly anticipated homecoming celebration, brought alumni, students and community members together from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design is happy to announce the return of the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program, a free extracurricular program for women in STEM at �Ӱ�ԭ��, for its fourth consecutive year. Since 2021, the WiE&IT Program has become a staple for the STEM community at �Ӱ�ԭ��, providing women students with opportunities for networking, mentorship, career-ready skill development and a study lounge for personal and academic development.

The Faculty of Engineering and Design is committed to supporting women at every step along their academic journey and helping to increase the number of women entering the engineering and information technology workforce. Since the launch of the program, we have seen a steady increase in the number of women enrolled in our engineering and information technology programs and students who have gone on to complete co-ops, internships and landed roles at our partner companies.

We are so pleased to have the opportunity to continue our partnerships with 21 leading companies, committed to helping close the gender gap and introduce the 2024-2025 lineup of activities. Thank you to , , , , , ,  , , , , , , ,, , and

If you are interested in attending one (or many) of the events below, make sure to register to secure your spot.   

Mentorship Nights

Mentorship Nights are intimate conversations for women students to access informal mentorship opportunities. Four times during the academic year, women students can participate in a roundtable discussion with working professionals from leading engineering and IT companies. Attendees can except to cover: networking tips and tricks, how to make your job application stand out, how to manage conflict and how to develop your career-ready skills.

Learn more and register here!

Open House

The Open House is a tour of a company partner’s office space, where you’ll get a snapshot of what it’s like to work for leading engineering and IT companies. You’ll be able to chat with employees and see the organization from the inside. This year we are pleased to return to CAE’s and Gastops’ offices.

Stay tuned for event details!

Career and Networking Fair 

This is an in-person event hosted on campus for women students in STEM who want to establish and grow their professional network. Students who attend the event will get to speak to representatives who work at leading engineering and IT organizations. Participants will learn: what these organizations do, future employment opportunities, and how to establish employability skills.

Learn more and stay tuned for event details!

Workshop Day 

Workshop Day will help women students in STEM develop their employability skills. Students who attend the event will learn how to brand themselves to potential employers and how to make their resumes stand out from the crowd. Participants will leave the event with tangible takeaways that they can immediately implement. Workshop Day will help women students in STEM develop their employability skills. Students who attend the event will learn how to brand themselves to potential employers and how to make their resumes stand out from the crowd. Participants will leave the event with tangible takeaways that they can immediately implement.

Learn more and stay tuned for event details!

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A �Ӱ�ԭ�� project led by Environmental Engineering and Public Policy researcher Elisabeth Gilmore has been funded by the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. This initiative addresses the underlying development patterns and inequities that make people, and disproportionally make marginalised people, more vulnerable to the impacts and risks of climate change. Gilmore and her research team in Canada, U.K., South Africa and Nepal are working with communities and local governments, including in partnership with the Inuit Niqivut Silalu Asijjipalliajuq project team.

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Natural disasters are on the rise in Canada. With climate change contributing to shifts in weather patterns, there is a steady increase of severe weather events. During a disaster, multimedia content posted on social media platforms can offer a wealth of information, ranging from posts detailing first responder actions and evacuee routes to reports of damaged infrastructure and affected areas. This data holds immense potential for aiding first responders and utility crews in their crucial tasks. However, important insights are often mixed with irrelevant information – obscuring the facts.

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Much like their counterparts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), women in construction face many challenges, from gender stereotypes to a lack of visible female role models and feelings of not belonging. Despite these challenges, women in the field contribute invaluable skills and perspectives that enhance the industry’s impact.

Recognizing the barriers that obstruct women’s entry and advancement in construction, PCL Construction is taking action to make a difference. Through a partnership with �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, the company is investing in a future talent pool and workforce within the industry that is representative and inclusive.

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