International Women's Day is a world-wide celebration, a day of recognition, and above all a chance to raise awareness of all the achievements of women throughout history. It also serves as a day to highlight the work that is still needed for a more equitable society. BreakTheBias allows us to progress toward a society free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. We work to raise awareness against bias and establish a world more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
To learn more about how you can support women in engineering, please contact Terra Ahrens, Director of Development, Engineering, at tahrens@uwo.ca or 519 661-2111 x83743. If you'd like to contribute towards scholarships, programming and mentoring available for female students in engineering, click here.
Ana Luisa Trejos
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering - PhD'12 Electrical and Computer
I pledge to not give up in the fight against bias and discrimination.
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Ken Coley
Dean, Western Engineering
I pledge to challenge bias, stereotypes, and discrimination to help create a gender-equal world.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Bailey Thompson
Electrical Engineering Student
I pledge to be a leader in dismantling barriers and showing that women are capable of achieving whatever they set their minds to.
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Avery Dechief
Civil Engineering Student
I pledge to reflect on my personal biases and challenge others to do the same.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Eesha Sharma
1st Year Engineering Student
I pledge to mentor young females to pursue their aspirations in their education and personal lives.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Gillian Wilton
Master of Engineering Science Candidate: Civil and Environmental Engineering, BESc’2020 Civil
I pledge to advocate for and uplift women in the engineering industry and encourage my male colleagues to do the same.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Miriam Capretz
Professor and Associate Dean (Research), Western Engineering - PhD, P.Eng
I pledge to ensure our leaders treat men and women equally.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Mahira Moftah
Software Engineering Student
I pledge to teach young girls the power of engineering, because engineering is for everyone to succeed in if you are passionate about making the world a better place.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Laurie Lockington-Wong
Coordinator and Lecturer at Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation, Western University, PEng
I pledge to help create a culture of flexibility for everyone on my team.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Kristen Haines
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Coordinator, Western University
I pledge to seek out perspectives different from my own and encourage everyone to contribute.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Maddy Gander
Software Engineering Student
I pledge to be an active advocate and work to build a community where everyone feels empowered.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Mayuri Sothynathan
Electrical Engineering Student
I pledge to be an advocate and role model for people pursuing their passions despite their prescribed gender roles.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Sundus Salam
Electrical Engineering Student
I pledge to be a role model to those following my footsteps and to create a positive atmosphere for everyone.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Sarah Whelan
Master of Global Affairs Candidate 2023, BESc’19 Software
I pledge to uplift the voices and unique experiences of women in the decision making process, so that what is for women is also by women.
#BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Abbey Slawich
Electrical Engineering Student
I pledge to stand up to gender biases in the workplace.
