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WOMEN SCIENCE [17 records]

Record 1 2024-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Chemistry
CONT

University of Minnesota chemistry researcher Jenny Laaser is one of only five recipients nationwide of the 2014 L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship... Laaser, who completed her Ph. D. in physical chemistry last year, is conducting research that will impact future efforts to design gene therapies. She is specifically investigating how positively charged particles interact with negatively charged polymers like DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Chimie
CONT

Pourquoi la persévérance joue-t-elle un rôle crucial dans une carrière en chimie? Une conversation avec Clément Poittevin[,] chercheur en chimie[, qui] nous parle de l'importance du travail d'équipe et de la nécessité de faire preuve de résilience face aux défis en laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Sciences - General
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

Sistering Indigenous and Western Science(SINEWS) is a paid mentorship program intended to increase the representation and participation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women in science-related disciplines and research.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Sciences - Généralités
  • Peuples Autochtones
  • Sociologie des femmes
OBS

Le programme de Jumelage au féminin des sciences autochtones et occidentales (JFSAO) est un programme de mentorat rémunéré qui vise à accroître la représentation et la participation des femmes autochtones et non-autochtones dans le cadre des recherches et des disciplines relatives à la science.

Spanish

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Record 3 2019-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trade
OBS

The Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership will address the gap of women starting businesses in the trades, technology and STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math]-related fields and the low number of indigenous women, new immigrants, women with disabilities and women in rural areas through targeted programming, training and mentorship opportunities.

OBS

An investment of $1,940,292 will enable The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) to create the Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Commerce
OBS

Un investissement de 1 940 292 dollars permettra à la «Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE)» de créer le Partenariat pour la croissance des femmes d'affaires du Canada atlantique [...]

Spanish

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Record 4 2018-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Scholarships and Research Grants
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

ECU [Equality Challenge Unit] 's Athena SWAN Charter evolved from work between the Athena Project and the Scientific Women's Academic Network(SWAN), to advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics(STEMM).

OBS

In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

Manitoba, Status of Women. Women's Directorate administers the "Training for Tomorrow Scholarship Program" to encourage women's enrollment in community college mathematics, science and technology related diploma programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

Situation de la femme, Manitoba. La Direction générale de la main-d'œuvre féminine administre les bourses d'études «Une formation pour l'avenir» qui visent à encourager les femmes à s'inscrire à des collèges communautaires pour obtenir des diplômes en mathématiques, en sciences ou dans des domaines techniques.

Spanish

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Record 6 2014-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Scholarships and Research Grants
OBS

L'Oréal Canada Inc., in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, offers two postgraduate scholarship supplements to young Canadian women scientists involved in promising research projects. The objective is to create a network of women who will act as role models to younger generations within the framework of a Canadian mentorship program for girls in science delivered by Actua, a national charity and supported by L'Oréal Canada Inc.

Key term(s)
  • L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Postgraduate Scholarship Supplement

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche
OBS

[En] collaboration avec la Commission canadienne pour l'UNESCO, L'Oréal Canada Inc. a décidé d'accorder deux suppléments de bourses d'études supérieures à des jeunes scientifiques canadiennes participant à des projets de recherche prometteurs. Ce programme canadien vise aussi à créer un réseau de femmes «modèles» pour les plus jeunes générations dans le cadre de la version canadienne du Programme de mentorat pour les filles mis sur pied par L'Oréal Canada Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Supplément aux bourses d’études supérieures du programme canadien L’Oréal-UNESCO pour les femmes et la science

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Names
  • Penal Administration
OBS

Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada.

OBS

Edmonton Institution for Women(EIFW) is a multi-level facility located in the western part of Edmonton, Alberta. It opened in 1995 and can accommodate up to 123 inmates. Medium-and minimum-security inmates are accommodated in living units within a Structured Living Environment. Maximum-security inmates are accommodated in the Secure Unit. EIFW offers a wide variety of programs including : substance abuse, anger management, academic program, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, living skills, computer science, psychiatric and psychological services, peer support, visits, Elders, chaplaincy, spiritual programs and resources for Aboriginal offenders, Your Warrior, Women Offender Substance Abuse Program, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Life Improvement Program and programs for survivors of abuse and trauma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
  • Administration pénitentiaire
OBS

Le terme générique qui commence le nom officiel d'un établissement ou d'une maison d'enseignement, comme : centre, établissement, maison, pénitencier, pavillon, annexe, etc. prend la majuscule. Lorsque ces termes génériques sont employés comme noms communs, ils prennent la minuscule.

OBS

Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada.

OBS

L'Établissement d'Edmonton pour femmes (EEF), est un établissement à niveaux de sécurité multiples situé dans la partie ouest de la ville d'Edmonton en Alberta. L'EEF a ouvert ses portes en 1995 et peut accueillir jusqu'à 123 détenues. Les détenues classées au niveau de sécurité moyenne ou minimale sont logées dans des unités résidentielles appelées Unité d'habitation en milieu de vie structuré. Celles classées au niveau de sécurité maximale résident dans l'Unité de garde en milieu fermé. L'EEF offre toute une variété de programmes : toxicomanie, maîtrise de la colère, programme scolaire, alcooliques anonymes, narcotiques anonymes, habiletés psychosociales, informatique, services psychiatriques et psychologiques, entraide des détenues, visites, Aînés, services d'aumônerie, programmes et ressources spirituelles pour les Autochtones, Esprit du guerrier, thérapie comportementale dialectique, Programme d'amélioration de la vie familiale et survivantes de traumatismes et d'actes de violence.

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
  • Training of Personnel
OBS

Dropping out of math and science-it's still an all-too-common pattern for teenage girls and the results can be disastrous. Without training in these areas, 85% of the most prestigious and lucrative careers-those in science and the applied sciences-become inaccessible. Featuring advice and inspiration from five women scientists, this video of the National Film Board of Canada encourages girls at the secondary level to continue their studies in math and science and provides the facts they need to make an informed choice about the future.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents audio-visuels
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
OBS

Vidéocassette de l'Office national du film du Canada qui montre comment trois adolescentes voient s'élargir leurs horizons quand elles rencontrent des femmes - ingénieures, géologues, biologistes et architectes - passionnées par leur travail.

Spanish

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Record 9 2010-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Sciences - General
OBS

The Third World Organization for Women in Science(TWOWS) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental body based at the offices of the Third World Academy of Sciences(TWAS) in Trieste, Italy.

OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sciences - Généralités
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Ciencias - Generalidades
OBS

Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorizacion de UNESCO.

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Record 10 2008-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
OBS

Vision : To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization. Mission : To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art. Objectives : Maintain and promote chiropractic' s unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health(including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 11 2005-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sciences - General
OBS

The Saskatchewan Applied Sciences Technologists and Technicians(SASTT) is a self-governing body of men and women who have been certified by their peers as having a recognized level of post-secondary academic and practical training in a specialized applied science/engineering technology field.

OBS

Titles and abbreviations confirmed by the organization .

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sciences - Généralités
OBS

Appellations et abréviations confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 12 1998-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Engineering
OBS

WISE(Women in Science and Engineering) is an innovative program that brings together talented women and encourages and supports their studies in the sciences. Combining the vast resources of a major university with the close bonds of a small community, WISE enables women to work closely with peers and faculty to form friendships and to achieve a solid science background.

OBS

Information confirmed with the organization which is established in Mississauga, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Ingénierie
OBS

Information vérifiée auprés de l'organisme établi à Mississauga (Ontario).

Spanish

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Record 13 1997-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
OBS

Exhibition produced by the Women Inventors Project and the National Museum of Science and Technology for the Women's History Month, October 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Expositions (Arts et Culture)
OBS

Exposition produite par le Women Inventors Project et le Musée national des sciences et de la technologie pour le mois de l'histoire des femmes, octobre 1997.

Spanish

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Record 14 1997-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Films
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

This film produced by the National Film Board of Canada documents how the increasing participation of women is transforming the fabric of science and technology. It also examines the ways in which science has been applied, often to the detriment of women and the environment.

OBS

Information confirmed with the National Film Board of Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de films
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Film produit par l'Office national du film du Canada. Renseignement vérifié auprès de l'Office national du film du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 15 1996-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Study funded by Industry, Science and Technology Canada and done in February 1992 by the Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Étude financée par Industrie, Sciences et Technologie Canada et menée en février 1992 par le Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse).

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Interdenominational service organization that attempts to find congenial mates for single men and women through science and psychology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 17 1989-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meetings
OBS

An annual career conference to stimulate young women to consider career paths related to mathematics, science, computer studies and technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réunions
OBS

Conférence annuelle pour les élèves à penser à leur avenir et à explorer des possibilités de carrière en mathématiques, en sciences et en technologie.

Spanish

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