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Executive summary  Canada’s federal science system is losing capacity and credibility, and needs urgent, sustainable investment to stay resilient.  PIPSC’s report, A science roadmap for Canada’s future: lessons from a decade of federal scientists’ voices draws on 12 years of surveys with thousands of federal scientists to get to the bottom line. Early gains in funding, transparency, and science integrity …

As part of PIPSC’s ongoing commitment to advancing public sector science, the union has released a comprehensive new report examining gender equity challenges in scientific fieldwork. Gender Equity in Fieldwork: A Guide for Employees and Managers provides vital guidance for employees and managers working to create more inclusive research environments. “Every day, thousands of brilliant …

View the full report in PDF Fieldwork is an important aspect of work for many researchers. However, things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes it is the weather, sometimes the equipment does not work as expected, or the plan that seemed promising in theory does not work in practice. In addition to the inherent difficulties …

We are excited to bring you another year of WiS Cafe Series with even more speakers!  Our featured guest speaker will be Dr Nana-Owusua Kwamena, the Director of the Environmental Review Division at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).  Nana first joined the CNSC in 2011. Since then, she has held a variety of positions …

Ever wonder what scientists working for the government do? Who are the people behind the research that informs government policies on important matters such as environment and climate change? PIPSC Women in Science, in collaboration with Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) are inviting high school teachers and students to participate in a webinar on …

Ever wonder what scientists working for the government do? Who are the people behind the research that informs government policies on important matters such as environment and climate change? PIPSC Women in Science, in collaboration with Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST) are inviting high school teachers and students to participate in a webinar on …

PIPSC Women in Science, in collaboration with Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST), is offering leadership and networking opportunities for our members located in the BC/Yukon region. Apply to for one of the following opportunities:  School Webinars: Be a speaker in a school webinar. We’re looking for members who are interested in talking …

PIPSC Women in Science is offering women and non-binary members the opportunity to take part in op-ed writing workshops. We are collaborating with The Op-Ed Project and FemmesExpertes to offer 20 members the opportunity to take part in a workshop, delivered in English or French. English workshops For the English-language workshops, selected PIPSC members can …

Register for a special training for stewards, consultation team members, and executive members from departments or agencies with a scientific integrity policy. The registration deadline is September 12, 2022. Please disconnect from the government’s VPN and use a personal device to ensure the form loads below. Your browser does not support iframes. The contact form …

Representation matters! Our latest webinar dives deep into gender bias in science and how we can continue to advocate for women in STEM. This webinar asks the question: What are the gendered barriers to science today, and how might we overcome them?  The webinar includes a panel discussion with our speakers, Dr. Emily Choy and …