Women in Science, Engineering, and Technologies
• Kasey Gignac is an instructor for the School of Engineering Technologies at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Upon graduation she gained eight years of industry experience in consulting while working as a structural designer for a large multidisciplinary consulting firm. During this time, she earned her Professional Engineer designation and had the opportunity to work on many challenging heavy civil and marine projects. She transitioned her career to begin working at NBCC as the lead structural instructor in late 2016. She loves having the opportunity to bring her industry experience to the classroom and enjoys the fast paced, and ever changing, environment that teaching offers.
• Tara Fyfe-Hitchcock is a coordinating instructor for School of Engineering Technologies at New Brunswick Community College. She started her education journey at St. Thomas University: graduating with a double major in Gender Studies and Sociology. Then continued to NBCC to become an architectural technologist allowing her to be in the engineering field for 18 years. Switching careers, she now teaches students how to design buildings with computer aided drafting programs such as AutoCAD and Revit. She enjoys teaching with technology because it is always changing. She always accepts new challenges to increase her potential. If you don’t challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can become
• Sara Publicover-Lloyd is an instructor in the Environmental Technology program at NBCC in Miramichi, NB. She has a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Geology and Geography from Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Marine Management from Memorial University. She is a registered member of the NB Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists.
• Saba Fatima is an instructor in the Electrical and Electronics Technology program at NBCC in Saint John, NB. She has a master’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering. Saba has industry experience from Toronto and is a former Electronics instructor from the UAE where she supervised senior projects. She has a passion for helping students reach their potential through learning by doing.
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.
