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: 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.

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

Apply for the WinS annual scholarships and grants to support research by women students in STEM and to support research about gender issues in STEM.

Want to be like Shawn Carr and get featured on our website and social media? Check out the awards WinS offers by going to our "Grants and Awards" page!

Art, Inspiration, Celebration

We love using art and storytelling to celebrate women in STEM!

Eden Hennessey's popular photo-research exhibit #TurningTablesInSTEM features legendary giraffe researcher Anne Dagg. Check out more photo-research exhibits here.

WinS members give numerous presentations about STEM and women in STEM including TED talks and videos. Contact us if you would like us to speak at your next event.