The document discusses programs from the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) that aim to promote and empower women and girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). SCWIST runs various workshops, mentoring programs, and one-day conferences called Quantum Leaps across British Columbia and Yukon to introduce girls to STEM careers through hands-on activities and interactions with female role models in those fields. The goal is to bust myths about scientists and their work, and show girls the exciting opportunities and options available through STEM studies.

2. The name ms infinity represents the infinite choices available to young women
who choose to study math and sciences math + science = infinite options

3. The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a
non-profit association established in 1981. Our mission is to promote,
encourage and empower women and girls in science, engineering and
technology.
ms infinity programs introduce girls to exciting career options and
positive female role models in science and technology. Together, we bust
the myths about scientists and their careers… you don’t need to wear a
lab coat to be a scientist!

4. Science Days and Career Cafes
YWCA, Frog Hollow, Big Sisters

5. Girl Guide Workshops
 STEM workshops for Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides
 Led by trained volunteers
 Training, workshop manual and materials are provided
 In 2013, our volunteers did 5 workshops, reaching 138 girls
 In 2014, our volunteers did 13 workshops, reaching 190 girls

6. eMentoring
In 2014, we had two
sessions of eMentoring
(spring & fall)
Each session had 12 girls
matched to 12 mentors
in their field of interest!
Upcoming session will be
April 5-May 30; we hope
to have more than 12
pairs this year!

7. Quantum Leaps
 One important aspect of our programming is the one-day conferences we
sponsor in communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon, which
enable girls in high school to experience hands-on math and science
workshops. But we can’t do this alone…
 An included guide will provide important information on essentials such as
timelines, budgeting, and volunteer requirements to help ensure the success
of the event
 Our conferences show girls how exciting science can be and where studying
science can take them. Community partners and their committees create
hands-on workshops, motivating keynote speeches and career games
“Seeing women being successful in their field is more
inspiring than just being told about the jobs out there.”
– Yukon Quantum Leaps Participant, 2009