A second-year student attending the College of New Caledonia is being rewarded for her hard work.
Michelle Lindemann won a $10,000 Indigenous Women in Technology Scholarship from the BC Scholarship Society for her academic achievements and demonstrated commitment to a career in technology.
Lindemann, who is Metis, is pursuing her Civil Engineering Technology diploma at the college’s Prince George campus.
“Scholarship programs like these will provide women with a pathway into technology programs and access to a job that is well paid and something they’re truly passionate about”, explains Michelle. “It’s an encouragement that builds confidence and hopefully inspires other women to pursue their dreams.”
Engineers Canada’s 2022 Canadian Engineers for Tomorrow report found that Indigenous Peoples are still greatly underrepresented in engineering education, accounting for only 0.6 per cent of reported undergraduate students.
“Technology is a combination of creativity and science. Diversity brings more ideas and improved understanding on how to approach challenges. Indigenous and female voices are critical in improving our infrastructure, economy and society”, shared CNC instructor Alexander Ashton.
“CNC’s Civil Engineering Technology program is creating the cities, industry and transportation for the north. Graduates are involved in everything built, ranging from walkway designs to billion-dollar project flood control infrastructure that affect people’s daily lives.”
The Women in Technology Scholarships annually recognize up to 15 women who are excelling in their post-secondary study in Computer/Data Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics. Two of these awards are dedicated to Indigenous applicants.
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