Resources
“Process Management: Unlocking Operational Resilience” Virtual Session November 5
Virtual Session: November 5th, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
"If you can’t describe what you are doing as a ...
“Being Extraordinary at the Ordinary” Virtual Session October 18
Virtual Session: October 18th, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Being Extraordinary at the Ordinary: Five simple ...
Girls Take Flight 2024 Saturday, September 21
Girls Take Flight at Billy Bishop Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2024. For 2024, we are making a significant and exciting change. While the majority of the discovery flights will take place on April 27 at the Oshawa Airport, Girls Take Flight as we have come to know it ‑ including the expo, speaker program, static aircraft display and a number of discovery flights ‑ will now take place at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
DAIR To Innovate 2024 – Thursday October 24
Mark your calendars for DAIR To Innovate 2024 on Thursday, October 24, in Toronto at The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation, at Centennial College Downsview Campus.
Don’t miss out on the exchanging of ideas with leading industry players, academics, government representatives, aerospace adjacent sectors, and students.
Leading Your Way Virtual Lunch and Learn Thursday, September 19
During this talk with executive and author Gaia van der Esch, as part of the Women in Aerospace Canada Lunch and Learn, we'll discuss what leadership is about, how we need to re-think what it looks and acts like to solve global challenges and create more inclusive organizations, and how women can play a key role in pushing such change forward. Join us for this inspiring and empowering discussion, which will provide you with concrete examples and tips on how you can lead change from within your company and role.
“The Myth of Doing It All: Embracing Success Through Priorities and Subtraction” Submitted by Marie-Pier Chamberland
October is a powerful month for reflecting on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in aerospace, as it aligns with Women’s History Month in Canada, Islamic Women’s History Month, and Women in STEM Month. These observances highlight the intersectional challenges faced by women—particularly Muslim women and women of color—in a historically male-dominated industry. With women representing only about 24% of the aerospace workforce and even fewer in leadership roles, the need for systemic change is evident. Celebrating the achievements of women like Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, and Elsie MacGill is crucial, but the focus must also shift to addressing the institutional barriers that hinder greater diversity. To create a truly inclusive aerospace industry, efforts must go beyond tokenism and tackle the unique challenges that women and other underrepresented groups face.
Intersections of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Submitted by Anesha Mohammed
October is a powerful month for reflecting on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in aerospace, as it aligns with Women’s History Month in Canada, Islamic Women’s History Month, and Women in STEM Month. These observances highlight the intersectional challenges faced by women—particularly Muslim women and women of color—in a historically male-dominated industry. With women representing only about 24% of the aerospace workforce and even fewer in leadership roles, the need for systemic change is evident. Celebrating the achievements of women like Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, and Elsie MacGill is crucial, but the focus must also shift to addressing the institutional barriers that hinder greater diversity. To create a truly inclusive aerospace industry, efforts must go beyond tokenism and tackle the unique challenges that women and other underrepresented groups face.
Changing ‘What an Engineer Looks Like’ One Boardroom at a Time Submitted by Veronique Nell
The article reflects on the gender disparity in engineering, particularly in Canada, where less than 13% of licensed engineers are women. Veronique, a Mechanical Systems Engineer, shares her personal journey, expressing gratitude for the support system that encouraged her to pursue a career in STEM. Despite often being one of few women in professional settings, she emphasizes the importance of proving doubters wrong and demonstrating capability. The more women who claim their place in engineering, the easier it will be for future generations to envision themselves in the field. Veronique also highlights that while progress is slow, change is possible when women assert their presence in traditionally male-dominated spaces.
How space technology extends beyond our universe Submitted by Silvia Bianchi
One of our esteemed 2024 WIA Canada Speakers, Shelli Brunswick, has just published an amazing article for The Forbes Technology Council.
In her work, she explores how space technology extends beyond our universe to impact sustainability here on Earth significantly.
World Neurodiversity Day June 16 Submitted by Silvia Bianchi
Next Month on June 16th WIA will be celebrating World Neurodiversity day 2024. To draw the attention to the important contribution of this community to the workplace, we present our members a short article that not only reminds us of the definition of Neurodiversity, but also how we can help make workplaces more neurodiversity-friendly.
Creating a Highschool Aerospace Club Submitted by Manasa Srivatsan
Inspiring Future Aviators
Manasa’s story motivates other young women to pursue their dreams in aviation. Her ...
The Importance of Rest: “Why Rest is Vital for Success and Well-Being” Submitted by Sabrina Gomez Vila
Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks and deadlines is common, especially when juggling multiple responsibilities. ...