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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🗓️ This June 23, let's commit to something better than tokens and metaphors. Let's build an engineering profession where every girl who dreams of making a difference can see herself thriving — not as someone who managed not to "leak away," but as someone who belongs. ➡️ Because she does.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The cost is not borne by women alone. Every excluded voice is a discovery never made, a solution delayed, an innovation left unrealized.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💧 These departures carry invisible costs: burnout, chronic stress, loss of confidence, and the grief of walking away from work that once felt like a calling. Exclusion shapes wellbeing, identity, and mental health — before a woman decides to leave, and sometimes long after she does.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💧 There is nothing natural about squandering human potential. Behind every woman who leaves is a story: dreams deferred, expertise abandoned, passion extinguished. A girl who once believed she could change the world, gradually learning to make herself smaller—until staying no longer feels worth it.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

When we use pipeline language, we make that loss sound natural. It isn't.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💧 Each "drop" that leaks away was once a young girl who wanted to make a difference. A student whose ideas were dismissed. A researcher denied funding. An engineer pushed out entirely. Someone told — implicitly or explicitly — that she does not belong.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💡 Meaningful change requires the willingness to examine what is not working — and to stay with that discomfort. This is why we need to go beyond terms like the "leaky pipeline." Not only because it is inadequate, but because it sanitizes the harm of cultural and systemic exclusion.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

👷🏽‍♀️ Women make up roughly 25% of undergraduate engineering students, yet only 13–15% of licensed professional engineers in Canada (Engineers Canada, 2022). When a profession consistently shows patterns of exit, the explanation cannot be reduced to individual preference alone.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

For every celebrated woman, there are others whose contributions were never fully realized—not because they lacked ability, but because they were never given an equal opportunity to thrive—experiences are shaped by intersecting forms of inequity: race, disability, sexuality, & gender diversity.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🗓️ On International Women in Engineering Day #INWED, we often celebrate the women who have succeeded in engineering—and we should. Their accomplishments deserve recognition. But there are also stories we rarely tell. #WomenInEngineering #WISEPlanet

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Pride is both a celebration and a call to action. It's never been more important to support our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Learn more about how here: 🌈 Skipping Stone: www.skippingstone.ca 🌈 TransAction Alberta: transactionalberta.ca

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Skipping Stone

Skipping Stone offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or…

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As bell hooks wrote: "The moment we choose to love we begin to move against domination, against oppression. The moment we choose to love we begin to move towards freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others." That is the community WISE Planet is committed to building every day.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This #PrideMonth2026, we celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, their invaluable contributions to STEM and beyond, and the right of every person to simply be themselves. 🏳️‍⚧️ Visibility matters. 🏳️‍🌈 Belonging matters. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Equal rights matter 🤍🤎🖤

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Diversity isn't just a value. The breadth of human experience, perspective & identity is the catalyst that drives innovation and builds communities worth belonging to. True inclusion means upholding equity, human rights, & dignity for every person, regardless of identity, expression, or orientation.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 🏳️‍⚧️ Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Month! At WISE Planet, we believe that we are all stronger when every person can show up fully as themselves. #WISEPlanet #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #2SLGBTQIA #TransRights #WomenInSTEM #STEMWomen #DEI #EDI #LGBTinSTEM #NSERC_CRSNG

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

To all those from historically excluded groups in mathematics — we see you, we celebrate you, we value you, and we support you. #WomenInMath #WomenInMathematics #MaryamMirzakhani #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG #WomenInSTEM #STEMWomen #MathWomen

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Mirzakhani's groundbreaking work continues to inspire a new generation of mathematicians. At WISE Planet, we celebrate every person of any gender who is solving problems, asking bold questions, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in STEM.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today is International Women in Mathematics Day! 🧮📐🔢 🌌𝞹 💡 Celebrated every May 12 in honour of Maryam Mirzakhani — the first woman to receive the Fields Medal, mathematics' highest honour — this day reminds us of the brilliance, persistence, and impact of women in mathematics around the world.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

⏰ There's still time to participate in #GivingDay. Together, we're building a more diverse and sustainable future in science and engineering. Your donations make much-needed change possible. 🔗 give.ucalgary.ca/schools/Univ... #WomenInSTEM

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Be a part of UCalgary Giving Day, April 9-23! Empower students, drive life-saving research and more.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The science that carried humanity towards the Moon reflects the strength of diverse perspectives and collaboration. That same collective approach is essential as we navigate the global challenges ahead—working toward a more sustainable future where everyone can thrive.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Here at home, that perspective calls us to make thoughtful choices about how we use land and water, and to invest in sustainable energy that protects our natural resources and sensitive ecosystems for future generations.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🌍 NASA’s Artemis II mission was a powerful reminder of what is possible when we work together and what we are working to protect. From that distance, Earth appears as it truly is: a small, life-sustaining planet, suspended in darkness reminding us we are all in this together. 🌍 🌊 ⛰️ 🌳🐟 🌱 #EarthDay

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

May this new year bring greater freedom, kindness, and peace for all. Nowruz Mobarak! #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG #Nowruz #NowruzMobarak

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🪻🌷🌼🌸 Happy Nowruz! As spring returns, Nowruz marks a time of renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. In a year when hope feels both fragile and essential, we stand with those working toward a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world. Wishing you a joyful Nowruz filled with light and love.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak! Wishing you and your family a joyful celebration filled with peace, kindness, and time with those you love. #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG #EidMubarak

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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Back to banning books. Those afraid of libraries are the ones who should be using them. “It's the most significant order banning books in the history of Canada. There's never been anything like this.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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By the book: Alberta schools pull at least 160 titles from shelves to meet provincial order | CBC News

Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramati...

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

♀️ March 8 #InternationalWomensDay Women have always belonged in STEM. Their contributions are driving innovation, advancing equity, and building a more sustainable world for generations to come. Today, we celebrate the women redefining what's possible. Thank you for all that you do! 🌍🔬🌌

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Wishing you and those close to you a restful and peace-filled holiday season, and a new year bright with hope for a world that is kinder, fairer, and more sustainable for generations to come. 🕊️ Happy Holidays from the WISE Planet Team 🩵 ☃️ #HappyHolidays

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We could not do this work without you. We are immensely grateful for your ongoing support and shared commitment to inclusion and belonging, and to advancing changes across STEM so that diverse perspectives and contributions are welcomed and valued. 💐 #Thankyou

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

✨ #Happy Holidays As WISE Planet marks five years of learning, collaboration, and community, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many volunteers, collaborators, sponsors, participants—past and present—and to our wider WISE Planet community.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

WISE Planet celebrates the work of @ccwestt-ccfsimt.bsky.social advancing the recruitment & retention of women and gender-diverse people in STEM with actionable steps toward real inclusion & equity in Canada. 🔗 Learn more here: ccwestt-ccfsimt.org/reportcard/ #STEMWomen #WomenInSTEM #NSERC_CRSNG

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We remember: 🌹 Geneviève Bergeron 🌹 Hélène Colgan 🌹 Nathalie Croteau 🌹 Barbara Daigneault 🌹 Anne-Marie Edward 🌹 Maud Haviernick 🌹 Maryse Laganière 🌹 Maryse Leclair 🌹 Anne-Marie Lemay 🌹 Sonia Pelletier 🌹 Michèle Richard 🌹 Annie St-Arneault 🌹 Annie Turcotte 🌹 Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On this day, we remember the lives lost and renew our commitment to creating spaces where all people can learn, work, and lead without fear, discrimination, or exclusion — and where contributions are valued, acknowledged, and supported.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Remembrance must also guide action. Creating an equitable and inclusive world requires ongoing effort to ensure that everyone can contribute fully and fairly. Change is both possible and necessary if we are to build a sustainable and fair world for future generations.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🕯️On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were killed at École Polytechnique Montréal. More than 30 years later, this day continues to call us to reflect on how discrimination and exclusion still limit the full participation of women and gender-diverse individuals in schools, workplaces, and communities.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Laleh Behjat on being featured in the Trailblazing WISEST Radicalized Immigrant #STEMinists series at University of Alberta ! 🔗 www.ualberta.ca/en/women-in-... #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG #STEMWomen #Trailblazers #WomenInSTEM #InclusionInSTEM #EngineeringExcellence

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📢 Exciting news! Dr. Laleh Behjat will be taking the TEDxCalgary stage on October 25 to share her insights on computing and its impact on the environment. 🎟️ tedxcalgary.ca #TEDxCalgary #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG #WomenInTech #WomenInTechnology #WomenInAI #Technology #Sustainability

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Reconciliation is not a single action or a single day. It is a continual process of listening, humility, & learning, while recognizing the lasting impacts of colonial policies and institutions. May this day remind us that knowledge is a pathway to healing & change.

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

As Canadians, we all share the responsibility to understand Indigenous histories, perspectives, and ways of knowing — not only to honour the truth, but to support healing and prevent future harms. Start this free Indigenous Canada online course. ➡️ www.ualberta.ca/en/admission...

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Indigenous Canada

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson course during which students can expect to acquire a basic familiarity with Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relationships. This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) aims to…

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, WISE Planet honours survivors, families, and Indigenous communities impacted by residential schools. #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #NDTR2025 #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #WISEPlanet #NSERC_CRSNG

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

💐 To every woman engineer around the world: We see you. We celebrate you. We’re grateful for all that you do. #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay #INWED2025 #TogetherWeEngineer #NSERC_CRSNG

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

And yet, far too many women continue to leave engineering. It’s time to move beyond the performative and commit to change that delivers real, measurable impact in women’s careers and daily lives. #STEMWomen #WISEPlanet

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

This year’s theme, #TogetherWeEngineer is a call to action. Collaboration, diversity, and inclusive workplaces are essential to the future of engineering. Women engineers are already leading the way. #INWED2025 #WomenInSTEM

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WISE Planet @wiseplanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

📢 Today is International Women in Engineering Day! #INWED2025 We’re celebrating the contributions of women engineers and calling for greater inclusion in a field where too many are still underrepresented. #TogetherWeEngineer #WISEPlanet

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