Grants and Contributions:

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Title:
Iron Willed: Women in STEM Travelling Exhibition
Agreement Number:
A1-015300-02-15
Agreement Value:
$12,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2020 - May 26, 2021
Description:
Financial support is provided based on Ingenium’s goal through this initiative to tell the stories of historical and contemporary Women in STEM, their scientific contributions as well as their challenges in the face of persistent systemic barriers.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
  1. Showcase the contribution of underrepresented groups in STEM
  2. Inspire career choices by reinforcing the fact that STEM is better when there is a diversity of contributions and contributors
  3. Showcase role models and to inspire young people to see themselves in STEM careers, contributing to workforce development.
  4. Reinforce evidence-based communication through the citation of all important facts and statements in the exhibition.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1G 5A3
Reference Number:
172-2019-20-Q4-00008
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
122500499
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Operating Name:
Ingenium
Recipient's Legal Name:
National Museum of Science and Technology
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa South
Federal Riding Number:
35077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative
Program Purpose:

Enable the NRC to increase its outreach, engagement, and support of research excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, including under-represented diversity groups.