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Breaking gender barriers – The Weal

by ahnationtalk on January 23, 2017486 Views

January 23, 2017

ARIS explores women in male-dominated fields with indigenous focus

Women of ARIS will be hosting a panel discussion in partnership with Chinook Lodge on Jan. 25 to hear from indigenous women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and trades, and the obstacles they’ve had to overcome based on their gender.

“We wonder what’s blocking us from our achievement,” said Sherry Yang, a software developer with the Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) and member of Women of ARIS.

“Sometimes, that’s stereotyping.”

With SAIT’s centennial celebrations, Yang applied for funding and initiated the campus-wide Women in STEM + Trades group. Their first event was held in March 2016.

Read More: http://theweal.com/2017/01/23/breaking-gender-barriers/

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