Laurier Centre for Women in Science

Explore, Engage, Connect

Launched in 2012, the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) is proud to champion women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are building an inclusive scientific community through research, action, and communication. Indeed, our ultimate goal is to make this centre redundant. With your help and support, we know we can.

At WinS, our motto is E²C: Explore, Engage, Connect.

Explore: Lead and facilitate research by women and about women in science and mathematical social sciences.
Engage: Implement evidence-based strategies and expand conversations to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in science.
Connect: Establish strong networks and unique partnerships with academia, industry and government that catalyze inclusive science in the community.

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!

Engagement, Interaction, Connection

Students supported by WinS have gone on to attend conferences and present their research world-wide.

Looking for funding opportunities to support your research? Check out the awards WinS offers by going to our Grants and Awards page.

Art, Inspiration, Celebration

WinS uses art and storytelling to celebrate women in STEM.

Eden Hennessey's popular photo-research exhibit #TurningTablesInSTEM features legendary giraffe researcher Anne Dagg, pictured at right. See more on our Photo-Research Exhibit page.

WinS members are passionate communicators who speak about women in STEM. Contact us if you would like us to present at your next event!