Joanna Osawe is the President & CEO of WiRE – Women in Renewable Energy. Joanna attended Western University studying Languages, graduating with an Honours BA. Joanna works at Burns & McDonnell in the position of Senior Business Development. Joanna has used her language skills in a focused, 15+ year management career at leading renewable and energy sector companies in Canada and the United States. By carrying complex projects through many stages, she has seen firsthand the vital role renewable energy and emerging technologies serve in moving the Canadian, American, and global energy mix forward.
Joanna has been appointed to the Federal Sustainable Development Advisory Council, led by Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault. She looks forward to continuing to engage and contribute to the Council’s success.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a United Nations-recognized observance held annually on February 11th. The day aims to promote gender equality in science and to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The day also highlights the contributions that women have made to these fields throughout history and the importance of their participation in scientific research and innovation.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a special day that celebrates the contributions of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. As students in K-12, you have a lot of exciting opportunities ahead of you in these fields. Science and technology are all around us, from the devices we use every day to the discoveries that help us understand the world we live in. By studying science and technology, you can make a real difference in the world and help solve some of our biggest challenges.
But to do this, we need a diverse group of people working together. When we have people from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can come up with more creative solutions and make our society more inclusive. This means that we need more women and girls in science and technology. By pursuing a career in these fields, you can help break down barriers and pave the way for future generations.
So if you’re interested in science and technology, don’t be afraid to pursue your passions! There are so many amazing education and career pathways waiting for you. Whether you want to become a scientist, engineer, programmer, or something else entirely, there’s a place for you in the world of science and technology. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for everyone.
