#InspiredByCAGIS: Karah Jensen, Mathematics
Karah participated in CAGIS for 10 years, from age 7 until the end of high school! She played hockey, rugby, and basketball, and modeled outside of school. Where is she now?! Read on to find out, hear about how CAGIS inspired her current path, and learn about the endless possibilities for a degree in mathematics.
Meet Tradeswoman, Desiree T. Smith
Have you ever met a Double Journeyperson? CAGIS youth have! Desiree T. Smith, AKA The Floor Diva, is a skilled expert in carpentry and tile setting, and a passionate advocate for women in the trades. Read on to discover her path to becoming a Double Journeyperson, and what this unique achievement means in the skilled trades.
Meet Mikaela: CAGIS Virtual Coordinator, STEM Communicator, and Aerial Acrobat
From a master’s degree in oceanography to a career in science communication, CAGIS Virtual Coordinator, Mikaela, has followed her curiosity every step of the way.
Meet Machinist, Ariana Vaillancourt
Ariana is a professional machinist, aspiring troubleshooter, and a CAGIS guest expert! Get to know Ariana, read more about her inspiring journey as a tradeswoman, and discover what it means to be a machinist.
CAGIS Volunteer Wins Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM
CAGIS volunteer, Roopa Patel, is a recipient of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Certificate of Achievement for Teaching Excellence in STEM. Read more about Roopa’s award-winning work, her STEM journey, and her volunteering with CAGIS Virtual.
#InspiredByCAGIS: Delia Jansen, Animator
Meet Delia Jansen, CAGIS Alumna and animation student.
Remembering Betsy McGregor, a Champion for Gender Equity
Betsy McGregor was a champion for gender equity and a valued member of the CAGIS community. Join us in celebrating her life.
CAGIS Volunteer part of Canadian UN Delegation
CAGIS Members are mentored by inspiring volunteers who lead local Chapters and run events. Many of these volunteers are International STEM leaders. Bonnie Douglas has volunteered with CAGIS for nearly 20 years, worked as an ice cream engineer, and is now Executive Director of Canada’s national Coalition of organizations and individuals supporting gender equity in STEM.
Celebrating the Contributions of South Asian Women in Space
May marks Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Join Dr. Bhairavi Shankar in honouring five incredible South Asian Women in the space sector.
#InspiredByCAGIS: Anahita Malvea, Physician
Meet Anahita Malvea, CAGIS Alumna and physician.