TOUCHING THE UNKNOWN

The Canadian Association for Women in Science presents "TOUCHING THE UNKNOWN", a ten-minute audio-visual program sponsored by the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. The project is intended to provide a motivational tool that can be used by the educational institutions and municipal groups.

TOUCHING THE UNKNOWN profiles four women scientists in Ontario, who discuss their thoughts and motivations, as well as the fulfillment and rewards their careers offer. They are portrayed in their working environment.

Women who have met the challenge of pursuing a career in science demonstrate that dual career roles can be achieved. The availability of job opportunities today, as opposed to 20 to 30 years ago, makes it possible to combine profession and motherhood. A scientific career demands a certain amount of planning. It is important that the study of science and mathematics be maintained throughout the high school years in order to keep open the options of post-secondary education and subsequent career potential.

Between 1903 and 1984, only six women received the Nobel prize for their scientific work. Clearly, more women are needed and wanted in science. Contact: Valerie Stief, 372 Deloraine Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5A 2B6, Tel (416)782-1536 (evening) or Leslie Wright (416)678-2294.

Graphics: Gail Duesterbeck, Courtesy Saskatchewan Tradeswomen Inc.

STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS SEMINARS ON
NON-TRADITIONAL OCCUPATION FOR WOMEN

Since 1982, the Industry-Educational Council of Hamilton - Wentworth has co-sponsored student career awareness seminars "to provide an opportunity for young women to explore non-traditional careers through interaction with female professionals, entrepreneurs and tradespersons". Approximately 400 Grade Eight and 250 Grade Ten girls, and 80 Resource Volunteers are involved. Co-sponsoring organizations are the Hamilton Status of Women Committee, Zonta II, the Junior League of Hamilton - Burlington and the Soropto-mists.

A 70-page manual fully documenting the planning and implementation of this series of 24 three-hour workshops is available for $5.00 plus $1.50 for shipping charges, payable to Industry Education Council, from: R.G. Philip, Industry Education Council, P.o. Box 745, Station A, Hamilton, Ontario L8A 3M8.