Events across Canada connect women in chemistry

摘要

As day broke around the world on February 12 an array of hearts steadily lit up on a global map mounted on the Web site of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), each signifying the location of a networking event dedicated to women in chemistry. Thousands of people around the world took part in the Global Women’s Breakfast, including several hundred in Canada, where the first heart to light up was at Cape Breton University in Sydney, NS. It was one of 10 such hearts across the country, encompassing a diverse collection of formal talks, engaging discussions, innovative interactive activities, and an opportunity simply to get together with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chemistry.