Women in Engineering and IT
The Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University is committed to initiatives which support women in engineering and information technology at every step along their journey.
Changing perceptions and fostering interest in STEM among young people in our community is a top priority for us. The recruitment and retention of women into our programs will help foster the next generation of leaders of industry, contributing to a larger, qualified and diverse workforce.
Learn more about the Faculty of Engineering and Design’s EDI commitments, including our EDI Action Plan.
28%
Current engineering and design undergraduate students at Carleton who are women
34%
Current engineering and design graduate students at Carleton who are women
Women in Engineering and IT Program
Supported by leading engineering and information technology organizations, our WiE&IT Program is one of the first of its kind in Canada and hopes to help close the gender gap in STEM. The program runs throughout academic year (September to April) and provides women students studying in a STEM discipline at Carleton with networking, mentorship, and soft-skill development opportunities. Browse our upcoming offerings below.
Mentorship Nights
Mentorship Nights offer women students access to informal mentorship opportunities. Twice during the academic year, women students can participate in a roundtable discussions with working professionals from leading engineering and IT companies.
Study Lounge & Graduate Assistants
The Study Lounge is a space for women to develop connections with fellow students, study in groups or independently and engage with our graduate-level program representatives, the Graduate Assistants.
The Graduate Assistants are enrolled in STEM disciplines, and committed to supporting undergraduate and graduate women students with their academic journeys.
Career and Networking Fair
This is an annual in-person event hosted on campus for women students in STEM who want to establish and grow their professional network. Students who attend the event will get to speak to representatives from leading engineering and IT organizations, explore employment opportunities and grow their employability skills.
Industry Tours
In partnership with our Tier I Program sponsors, WiE&IT Program offers tours of Tier I company office spaces, where you’ll get a snapshot of what it’s like to work for leading engineering and IT companies. You’ll be able to chat with employees and see the organization from the inside.
Professional Development Fund
This fund helps women students build their skills and expand their professional networks. It can be used to cover costs for conferences, workshops, seminars and other experiential and professional development opportunities. Priority will go to activities that focus on women in STEM or support equity, diversity and inclusion.
Women in Engineering and IT Program Partners
Thank you to our company partners! This program would not be possible without your support.
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