Have you worked on a large construction project in the last 2 years? Do you have children under the age of 12?

Our friends at the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) are conducting a research study on the child care needs of workers on large construction projects on behalf of Husky Energy. Please consider participating in this important study.  This survey is open to women and men with dependents ages 12 and under, who have worked on […]

WISE NL is recognized with award from Women in Resource Development Corporation

WISE NL was recognized with an award Thursday, March 6th, 2014 during the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) Inspiring Women, Inspiring Change, Become Inspired Event for their contribution to advancements of women in science and engineering!  WISE NL President Gloria Montano accepted the award on behalf of the group, also in attendance were Laura Halfyard, past […]

EVENT March 19, 2014 – Dr. Fran Kerton: “Can chemicals be green?”

The March WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series lecture features Dr. Fran  Kerton, associate professor at the Department of Chemistry at MUN. Dr. Kerton will provide an overview of her studies in the relatively new field of Green Chemistry. She will also discuss the importance of mentors (from both sides of the partnership), teamwork, decision-making and risk-taking in scientific and […]

EVENT February 27, 2014 – Dr. Ania Harlick – “Are you watching closely? Perception of Physics and Physics of Perception”

The February WISE NL-Statoil Speaker Series lecture features Dr. Ania Harlick visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at MUN. Dr. Harlick will talk about the perception of science (physics in particular), and how it modifies and enriches the way we see the world. Physics is a way of seeing the world – from […]