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Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) aims to build an inclusive community for women in science

10/12/2026

Celebrate STEM in the Waterloo Region!

Join the City of Waterloo Museum and Conestoga Mall for the STEM Starts Here: Celebrating Waterloo Region Innovators, a free, family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and more.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
📍 Winners Court, Conestoga Mall
🎟️ Free drop-in event

The event is presented alongside the Iron Willed: Women in STEM, a travelling exhibition developed by Ingenium that celebrates the women who have shaped and continue to shape STEM.

Can’t attend on October 17? Iron Willed is free to visit at the City of Waterloo Museum, located inside Conestoga Mall, until December 30, 2026!

10/04/2026

Join an upcoming online event exploring Afro-diasporic Worldviews and Wisdom Traditions: Insights for Holistic Pedagogy and Wellbeing.

From Vodou lwa to Caribbean proverbs, the discussion will explore how African diasporic wisdom transforms histories of colonialism into living traditions of cultural knowledge, humour, resistance, and collective memory.

Featuring Laurier speakers Dr. Carol B. Duncan and Dr. Alexandra Boutros, with Nathalie Sirois as the moderator.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5:00 to 7:30 pm
💻 Online

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUPXYFwStMUmvj8vdAETfVsnyk19sQLVkp8n83yHoMMnBlWw/viewform?pli=1

10/03/2026

Congratulations to Kayla Wakulich, one of our 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Award recipients!

Reflecting on receiving the award, Kayla shared:
“Meaningful research mobilization requires meeting people where they are. The Hypatia Award will provide the vital support needed to return these findings to the community efficiently and accessibly.”

We’re excited to see Kayla’s findings shared with the community in meaningful and accessible ways. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, Kayla!

10/01/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Adrianna Molenaar, a recipient of a 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Award!

Reflecting on receiving the award, Adrianna shared:
“I am incredibly grateful to receive this award, as it will support my attendance at conferences this year. The opportunity to present my research, share findings, and learn from fellow researchers is an exciting and invaluable experience that will help me continue to grow within STEM.”

Congratulations, Adrianna! We hope you have an enriching experience presenting your findings, exchanging ideas, and building connections at this year’s conferences. We look forward to seeing where these opportunities take you!

09/30/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the Indigenous children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

We also recognize our responsibility within academic and scientific spaces to confront the ongoing impacts of colonialism, respect Indigenous knowledge, and support Indigenous leadership.

Reconciliation requires continued learning, reflection, and meaningful action, today and every day.

Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

A big congratulations to Niti Gandhi, one of our 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Award recipients!

Reflecting on receiving the award, Niti shared:
“I am so grateful to receive this award. This award will support my ongoing research and knowledge mobilization work with older adults and future intervention development. I am excited to present my findings with other research societies.”

Congratulations, Niti! We’re excited to see how your research contributes to future interventions and supports older adults. We wish you continued success as you share your findings with broader research communities!

09/24/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Emily Small, one of our 2026 Hypatia Award recipients!

Reflecting on receiving the award, Emily shared:
“This award will allow me to further pursue my chemistry or science education studies, and hopefully inspire other women into STEM along the way!”

Congratulations, Emily! We wish you continued success in your studies and look forward to seeing how you inspire and encourage other women pursuing opportunities in STEM!

09/22/2026

We’re pleased to spotlight Gurleen Bunger, one of our 2026 Hypatia Award recipients!

Reflecting on the inspiration behind this journey, Gurleen shared:
“I’m incredibly grateful to have received the Hypatia Award! My love for science comes from a deep curiosity and appreciation for both the human body and the intricacies of science. I look forward to continuing my research journey alongside other inspiring women in STEM, supporting and learning from one another.”

Congratulations, Gurleen! Your curiosity, enthusiasm for science, and commitment to growing alongside other women in STEM are truly inspiring. We look forward to following your research journey and seeing what you accomplish next!

09/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Natalie Nykamp, one of our 2026 Hypatia Award recipients!

Sharing how the award will advance this important work, Natalie said:
“I am very grateful for receiving this Hypatia Award, which will go towards fieldwork and contribute to my ability to work at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, where I can continue to investigate the effects of metal contamination in the Canadian Arctic.”

Congratulations, Natalie! We’re proud to support your fieldwork and continued investigation into metal contamination in the Canadian Arctic. We wish you a rewarding and impactful research experience at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station!

09/17/2026

We’re proud to recognize Makenna Wiebe as one of our 2026 Hypatia Award recipients!

Reflecting on what this recognition means, Makenna shared:
“Receiving the Hypatia Award would allow me to dedicate more time and energy to my research, teaching, and mentorship activities by easing some of the financial pressures that accompany graduate studies. Beyond the practical support, this recognition would reinforce my motivation to continue pursuing a career that bridges research, education, and policy. It would serve as a meaningful reminder that the work I am doing - both in the laboratory and in supporting others in STEM - has value and impact.”

Congratulations, Makenna! Your dedication to research, education, and mentorship is helping to create a positive impact within STEM. We’re excited to see where your work takes you next!

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75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON
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+15198841970

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http://www.wlu.ca/wins

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