Women and engineering
The world needs more female engineers, so we must multiply the number of women who have access to engineering.
Increased presence of women in engineering
Despite an increase in their presence in recent years, women continue to be under-represented in engineering educational environments. ÉTS is hoping to reverse this trend by facilitating the integration of women who choose the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
A number of initiatives have been implemented with a view to attaining the objective of 30% female engineering students by 2030 and creating a sustainable change in culture.
Learn more about these initiatives by visiting our News page.
The 2023 Palmarès Féminin pluriel
Recognition and scholarship program for female students at ÉTS
Palmarès Féminin pluriel (recognizing women in engineering) is an annual program that celebrates 30 women from all levels at ÉTS who stand apart, each in their own way. All journeys, as diverse as they may be, can be inspirational in terms of inciting women to take their rightful place in the world of engineering. Each honouree receives a $500 cash scholarship thanks to our partner, Broccolini Construction. If you would like to take part in the third edition of the Palmarès, please submit your application between February 8 and March 8, 2023.
This program is an initiative of the Objectif Féminin pluriel campaign, which aims to increase the proportion of female engineering students to 30% by 2030 and multiply the presence of women in all areas at ÉTS.
Selection criteria
What are the criteria that applications should focus on for this competition? It’s up to you! Noteworthy qualities that may prompt the submission of an application include perseverance, leadership, involvement (academic, extracurricular, community, etc.), motivation, dedication, positive impact of research work on the lives of others, study-personal life balance and many others. Every journey is unique, and all deserve to be celebrated!
Tell us about yourself and explain how you stand out as an inspiration beyond academic success. You may be chosen as one of the 30 honourees of the Palmarès Féminin pluriel program. Each winner will receive a $500 cash scholarship.
Looking for examples to inspire you? Check out the profiles of the 2020-2021 winners (in French).
How to apply (dealine: March 8, 2023)
- Write a letter (maximum 500 words) presenting your profile or the profile of a female student. Focus on the distinctive elements of the academic path or the current life of the applicant/nominee.
- Have your letter co-signed by a fellow student or a member of the faculty or staff at ÉTS who supports your application. If the application is submitted by someone other than the nominee, it is not necessary to have the letter co-signed.
- Submit the application via the eBourse portal by March 8, 2023.
A jury will evaluate the applications and select the next group of Palmarès Féminin pluriel honourees. Note that any individual who identifies as female can submit an application or be nominated.
In April, applicants/nominees will be invited to attend a photo session and the production of a short video. The official ceremony and presentation of scholarships will take place at the end of May.
ÉTS is proud to recognize and celebrate female students who play a role in making engineering more accessible to greater numbers of women!
Les Ingénieuses de l’ÉTS
Les Ingénieuses de l’ÉTS has adopted a mission of promoting the integration of women into the field of engineering. By organizing social, educational and networking activities, its members provide support and motivation for female students in their educational paths and their future careers in engineering. Their goal is to make a difference for women who have chosen to pursue engineering. They are also involved in a number of other organizations with a view to encouraging young women to explore their interest in the sciences and considering careers in applied science.
Visit the website of Les Ingénieuses de l'ÉTS (in French)
Within the context of Objectif Féminin pluriel, ÉTS is delighted to be a contributor to the second season of URelles, le Balado (URelles, the Podcast – in French).
URelles is the first French-language podcast in Canada that focuses on women who are active in the extensive technology sector. Presented in the form of a round table, the host, Chloé Freslon, and her commentators discuss subjects that ignite passion among their guests and allow them to showcase their expertise.
This is a prestigious partnership for Objectif Féminin pluriel; an initiative that is intended to raise awareness of and recognize the role of women in engineering among the ÉTS community.
Two women from the ÉTS community are among the guests for the second season: Suze Youance, an Instructor and expert in the effect of earthquakes on buildings, and Léanne Dutil, a student who is studying cybersecurity.
In addition to the discussions related to the expertise of each guest, URelles addresses other very interesting topics, such as sex robots, ethics in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and many more.
Listen to or replay the podcasts here
G-CHANGE Program
A flagship program conceived by ÉTS and powered by RBC, the mission of G-CHANGE is to inspire upcoming generations of young women aged 15 to 19 years to shape the world of tomorrow by getting involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Visit the G-CHANGE website for more d’information.
While working on her DCS in Natural Science with a concentration in Health at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Celia-Nour Mahour-Venturelli already knew that she wanted to study Electrical Engineering. Drawn toward green energy, solar panels, wind energy and hydroelectricity, her goal was to work in a sector that was in perfect harmony with her values.
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