WISE National Conference
WISE National Conference 2019 Summary Video


WISE National Conference 2019 Summary Video

Aheri Stanford-Asiyo Keynote Speech at WISE National Conference 2019

Dr. Kitty Yeung Keynote Speech at WISE National Conference 2019

Dr. Shawna Pandya Keynote Speech at WISE National Conference 2019
Conference Photos
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2019 WISE National Conference a huge success!

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Overview
Women in Science and Engineering is proud to present our 7th Annual National Conference! The National Conference serves to empower and inspire individuals to pursue their passions, explore new opportunities, and to make meaningful, lasting connections.
The conference brings together delegates from all across North America to share their experiences and ideas and become inspired over the course of a two-day event dedicated to professional and personal growth.
You will have the opportunity to hear from inspirational leaders from a wide range of STEM fields, expand your skill set in technical and professional development workshops, and challenge yourself in our competitions. The National Conference will provide you with motivation and empowerment to expand your potential!
What to expect
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Get inspired by hearing from our keynote speakers, exceptional individuals who have made a name for themselves through their accomplishments
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Learn about cutting edge research, or get inspired by entrepreneurs in our panel discussions
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Grow your technical and professional skills in our hands-on workshops hosted by STEM companies
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Chat with professionals working in STEM fields in our Fireside Chats
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Network with over 20 companies in our Career Fair
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Test your skills in our various competitions.

Speakers

Dr. Shawna Pandya
Dr. Shawna Pandya is a citizen-scientist astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM & Untethered Exploration, physician-surgeon, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, and pilot-in-training. She holds degrees in neuroscience, space, entrepreneurship, and medicine, and is currently completing concurrent fellowships in Wilderness Medicine and Enhanced Surgical Skills.
In her spare time, Dr. Pandya practices Taekwondo (as a second-degree black belt) and Muay Thai. She is currently working towards her private pilot’s license and holds her accelerated free fall solo skydiving and numerous SCUBA diving certifications. Dr. Pandya also sings and plays the piano.
You can learn more about Dr. Pandya at her website, or through one of her social media links below!
Dr. Kitty Yeung
Dr. Kitty Yeung is a physicist, artist, maker, fashion designer and musician based in Silicon Valley, California. She currently works as a creative technologist and manager at The Garage, Microsoft.
Dr. Yeung’s earlier career had been focused on hardcore scientific research and academic training while pursuing artistic endeavors through painting, music and graphic novel creations. After finishing her PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University and conducting research at Intel, Dr. Yeung found the perfect way to integrate art/ design with science/technology via tech-fashion design. Her work focuses on applying cutting-edge technologies to both garments and manufacturing processes.
You can learn more about Dr. Yeung on her website, her portfolio, or through one of her social media links below!


Aheri Stanford-Asiyo
Aheri is a Software Engineer at Microsoft working to create next-generation holographic computing solutions for the workplace. Prior to joining Microsoft’s Mixed Reality team, she served as a Senior JavaScript Engineer at the Accenture Liquid Studio, a rapid-prototyping facility in Silicon Valley.
Aheri previously served as the Chief of Mission Control Security at the National Reconnaissance Office where she oversaw protection of sensitive global satellite operations. She is passionate about empowerment through technology and technology education and served as Lead JavaScript Instructor at Telegraph Prep which prepares students of color for entry into highly competitive software engineering bootcamps.
Leslie Shanks
Leslie Shanks is the former Medical Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Operational Centre Amsterdam. A family physician, she joined MSF in 1994 and has worked in a number of different countries.
In Canada she has worked with Indigeneous communities, in federal penitentiaries, and with inner city populations. She completed her Master’s Degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Her research interests include HIV in resource-limited settings, evaluation of mental health interventions in humanitarian contexts, and prevention of malnutrition.

Entrepreneurship
Health Care Research
Engineering
Medicine
Careers in Technology
Veronika Saxena
STEM for Change
Competitions
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3 Minute Thesis
In this competition, presenters must present their research to a non-specialist audience in 3 minutes, using only one slide. The focus of this competition is to challenge competitors to synthesize their findings and to effectively communicate their ideas. The research presented does not have to be part of a completed project, and can be conducted at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
Engineering Design Case Competition
A team of four will be presented with an technology-based industry problem, and are given one night to craft a solution. Competitors will then present their solution to a panel of judges in the solution who will assess the proposed framework for its feasibility and level of detail. Follow-up questions may be posed to challenge the competitors to think on their feet about potentially unforeseen complications.
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Healthcare Case Competition
Integrating both health and technological interests, competitors will be tasked to present a solution to an issue in the emerging field of global health. The best solutions will incorporate interdisciplinary interests, and present an innovative perspective. Competitors may be assessed for the practicality and adaptability of their design, and should expect to engage in a dialogue with judges to tease out the strengths and weaknesses of their proposals.
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Schedule
For more information on workshops offered this year, please visit the Workshops page
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Sponsors
Thank you to all the sponsors who have made our conference possible!
If you would like to sponsor Women In Science and Engineering, please email president@wiseuoft.org for more information. We look forward to working with you!
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Subsidies
Certain schools are offering subsidized ticket prices for the conference. The process varies from school to school, please check our subsidies page for details.
Accomodations
WISE has partnered with the Strathcona Hotel in downtown Toronto to offer delegates discounted rates.
The costs are $129 plus taxes for a room with 2 twin beds for 2 adults and $159 plus taxes for a room with two double beds for 4 people.
The bookings can be made through the link below.
You may also make the booking by calling the hotel's toll-free number at 1-800-268-8304 or the direct hotel line at 416-363-3321 and provide group name “WISE” or group code “743330” for phone reservations.
If you have questions about accommodation options, please contact conference@wiseuoft.org.