Advanced Education and Skills Supports WISE NL for 2014

Minister Kevin O’Brien of the Gov. of NL Dept. of Advanced Education and Skills (AES) recently announced their generous support for WISE NL and its award winning Student Summer Employment Program (SSEP), with a funding of $45,000 through its SAY (Service Agreement for Youth) grant for 2014. Over the past 25 years, we have had […]

Technology’s Man Problem

Crude apps, patronizing behaviour.  For some, “bro” culture offers one explanation for why there are so few women in tech. To read more visit: “Technology’s Man Problem” Claire Cain Miller – NY Times (April 5, 2014)  

Speaker Series: All about bones: insights from fossils & embryos with Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal

The April  WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series lecture features Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Mount Saint Vincent University, and NSERC Atlantic Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. Dr. Franz-Odendaal will present how we can learn from fossil and embryos and share insights into fundamental biological processes underlying skeletal complexity, space, and health research. […]

SSEP Applications Now Available!

Applications for the 2014 Student Summer Employment Program are now available! This year there are several options for completing the application form. Please choose the method that is most convenient for you! For Students For Parents and Teachers