About Us
The 2020 NSERC Chair for Women in Science & Engineering
As of July 1, 2020 Dr. Shohini Ghose, the Director of The Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS), holds the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (Ontario) Congratulations Dr. Ghose!
Our Mission
Laurier's Centre for Women in Science (WinS) aims to build an inclusive community for women in science through research, communication, and action.
Our Motto
At WinS, our motto is E²C: Explore, Engage, Connect.
- Explore: Support and facilitate research by women and about women in science and mathematical social sciences.
- Engage: Develop and implement evidence-based strategies and start new conversations to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in science.
- Connect: Build strong networks and unique partnerships with academia, industry and government that promote and publicize inclusive science in the community.
Our Goals
- To attract women into science and mathematical/quantitative fields.
- To support and celebrate women’s contributions to science and mathematical social sciences.
- To address challenges women still face in higher education and careers in science.
Why is this Important?
Achieving gender equity will:
- Strengthen science and technology research in Canada.
- Potentially double the highly skilled workforce in science and technology in Canada.
- Increase the number of women leaders and role models in academia, government and industry.
The Team
Director
Shohini Ghose Professor, Physics and Computer Science, Wilfrid Laurier University
Associate Director
Maria Gallego Professor, Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Research & Programs Director
Eden Hennessey Department of Psychology, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Data Specialist, Office of the Associate Vice President, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Wilfrid Laurier University
Project Manager
Skye Hennessey, Human Resources Professional, BA student (Psychology)
Administrative & Research Specialist
Margie Christ, M.Sc. (Physics - Quantum Information)
Research Associates
Adrianna Tassone, M.A. (Psychology), PhD Student
Claire Jordan, M.A. candidate (Psychology)
Chloe Hsueh, M.A. candidate (Psychology)
Events & Engagement Coordinator
Mridhulaa Suresh
WinS 4 Life Members
Catherine Palm
Emily Ana Butler
Alexander Jay, M.A. (Psychology), PhD
Bianca Dreyer, M.A. (Psychology), PhD
Patricia Sanchez, M.A. (Psychology), PhD
Ria Chakraborty
Gabriela Roselli
Fatima Warraich
Ayaka Kawamata
Julia Scullion
Anum Khattak
Caroline Alpert
Rob Chalkley
Asal Eshghabadi
Khushi Sheth
Razan Mohamed
Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee helps to evaluate funding applications, organize and support WinS activities and develop connections to sponsors and partners.
Debbie Chaves Science Librarian, Wilfrid Laurier University
Allison McDonald Associate Professor, Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University
Xu (Sunny) Wang Associate Professor, Mathematics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Maria Gallego Professor, Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Erin Leonard Assistant Professor, Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University