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Margaret-Ann Armour and WISEST – an incredible legacy in advancing women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the work still to do

Published:2021-08 Issue:8 Volume:99 Page:646-652
ISSN:0008-4042
Container-title:Canadian Journal of Chemistry
language:en
Short-container-title:Can. J. Chem.

Author:

Goings Fervone¹,Wilson Nicole L.²,Equiza Ale³,Lefsrud Lianne M.⁴,Willis Lisa M.⁵

Affiliation:

1. WISEST, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

2. Office of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

3. Office of Advancement, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

4. Lynch School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

5. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

Abstract

Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour was a visionary and leader in addressing the issue of gender inclusivity and discrimination in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She was instrumental in creating WISEST — Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology — in 1982, which was one of the first programs in Canada intentionally designed to increase the participation of women and girls in STEM career paths. Since then, this innovative organization has designed several programs featuring hands-on learning and mentoring that reduce barriers and empower people from underrepresented and marginalized groups to pursue education and careers in STEM fields. This review provides a template for WISEST programs, discusses their impact on diversity in STEM, and highlights the work still to be done.

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Subject

Organic Chemistry,General Chemistry,Catalysis

Link

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/cjc-2020-0328

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