Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) | 11,151 followers on LinkedIn. Creating an environment where women and girls can pursue their interest, education and careers in STEM without barriers. | The Society for Canadian Women In Science and Technology (SCWIST) was founded in 1981 as a not-for-profit association aiming at encouraging women into science, engineering and technology; supporting and promoting the education of girls and women through programs and activities in partnership with the community. SCWIST has a spectacular record of boosting the numbers, retention and status of women in the workplace by facilitating networking, mentoring and advocating woman-friendly policies. SCWIST also highlights opportunities, achievements and positive messages for and about women in the field by raising public awareness and guiding policy implementation.