Join us as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
At BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, we are proud to support the next generation of health scientists. At this unique event, designed specifically for grade 10-12 students, you will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders and mentors who are making groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in research.
Participants in our Women in Science event can expect to:
- Hear more about the latest in health research during our keynote lecture.
- Meet incredible leaders in research who are shaping the future of health science. Discover what inspired them to pursue careers in science, the challenges they've faced, and how they've overcome them.
- Be part of the discussion! This isn't your typical career panel. You'll have the chance to join small rotating groups of students, each paired with a Women in Science mentor. You'll be able to ask them questions, share your thoughts, and gain valuable insights from these incredible leaders.
Schedule | Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- 6:00 pm: Student Registration
- 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Keynote Presentation - hear from a leading expert in health research
- 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Mentorship Connections. Join our inspiring women who are paving the way for research in health sciences. Learn more about what inspired them to pursue a career in science and any stereotypes or other gender-based barriers they faced. This portion of the event will be formatted like a speed networking session. Students will be divided into table groups of 5-7. Each group will be paired with a mentor. You will have 10 minutes to connect, ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation before moving on to another mentor.
- 8:00 - 8:30 pm: Reception - mingle with our Women in Science mentors and other students while enjoying light refreshments.
- Learn more about the 2025 Women in Science Mentors!
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More information coming soon!
Interested in Participating?
Grade 10 - 12 students of all genders are welcome to participate in this free evening event. Space is limited to 75 participants.
This is an in-person event hosted at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, 950 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver. Students will be expected to make their own arrangements for transportation to and from the research institute.
Learn more about how to register for Women in Science
What is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In 2015, UNESCO and UN Women established an annual day to honour the important role women and girls play in science and technology. Together they are making a global call to "smash stereotypes, defy gender biases and defeat discrimination that hold women and girls back in STEM fields." Become part of the conversation by following #WomenInScience on Instagram!
Women in Science is presented by BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Women's Health Research Institute and BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Research Institute.
Do you have additional questions? Contact researchevents@phsa.ca.
