On October 22nd, 2020, we co-hosted a virtual screening of “Picture a Scientist” with ChemClub for the University of Toronto community. This film has received plenty of praise, including being selected for the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, so we were very excited that we could offer this experience t...
WICTO had the pleasure to host a round table with Dr. Trisha Andrew, an assistant professor of Chemistry and Materials Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Not only did the participants learn about Andrew’s journey to a career in science, but also tips about starting a career in...
WICTO is excited to start the new academic year with a new name: Working towards Inclusivity in Chemistry Toronto (WICTO). This group was originally founded as “Women In Chemistry Toronto” in 2014 by a small group of graduate students looking to develop and support a community of women in the fiel...
We’ve created a new Frequently Asked Questions page to provide helpful information about our group, our values, and a whole lot of resources. Find it in the About Us section.
We’re looking forward to keeping this FAQ updated as we educate ourselves and as we adapt our goals to best meet our co...
On February 12th, we hosted a breakfast event as part of the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast. Students, faculty, and staff in the Chemistry department came together for this tri-campus event. At the St. George campus, we got up early and prepared pancakes in anticipation of strong participation in...