We Can't Change
What We Can't Measure
Our Goals
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Survey the physics community across Canada, in particular groups identified as being marginalized or historically underrepresented
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Identify key barriers specific to different work environments and fields
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Use the results to inform existing and new initiatives
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Measure overall participation in physics
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Track progress over time with future surveys
Our Team
Anastasia Smolina
Dr. Kevin Hewitt
Survey Co-Lead
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Ph.D. Candidate | Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto
Guest Editor | Physics in Canada Magazine,
Special Issue on Inclusive Excellence
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Survey Co-Lead
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Professor | Physics & Atmospheric Science
Chair of the University Senate
Dalhousie University
Guest Editor | Physics in Canada Magazine,
Special Issue on Inclusive Excellence
Dr. Shohini Ghose
Dr. Eden Hennessey
Advisor | WinS Team Lead
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Director | Laurier Centre for Women in Science
Professor | Physics, Computer Science
NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Social Psychologist | Survey Analysis Lead
Research & Programs Director | Laurier Centre for Women in Science
Adjunct Faculty | Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Adrianna Tassone
Skye Hennessey
Social Psychologist | Survey Data Analyst
Research Associate | Laurier Centre for Women in Science
Ph.D. Student | Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Project Manager
Program Coordinator | Laurier Centre for Women in Science
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Dr. Alexander Jay
Social Psychologist | Survey Data Analyst
Research Associate | Laurier Centre for Women in Science
Wilfrid Laurier University