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

infinite options

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!

Science Days and Career Cafes

YWCA, Frog Hollow, Big Sisters

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

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!

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