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Out of this World: NASA Scientists Encourage Canadian Girls to Pursue Careers in STEM

U.S. Embassy Ottawa was over the moon to host National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan and Chief Technologist Dr. David Miller on May 19 as they addressed about 50 young women interested in pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Science & Tech | Tags: NASA, women in stem

Consulate General Toronto Nominee Participates in Women in STEM Program

In support of Women in STEM, the United States Mission in Canada sent seven Canadian women leaders to participate in the U.S. Department of State's "Women in STEM" International Visitor Program from March 21-29.

By U.S. Consulate General Toronto | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Toronto | Tags: women in stem

Technovation Challenge 2016: A coding success!

Congratulations to team “Pentagen” from the Earl of March Secondary School, whose original mobile app came in first place at this year’s Technovation Challenge at Carleton University on April 30. The app, called Connectsitter , is designed to connect parents with babysitters in their community. The team of five young women will advance to the semi-finals, where their ...

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 9 May, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, Ottawa, Science & Tech | Tags: Technovation, women in stem

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