Here at the Star we’ve compiled a list of ten Canadian women pioneers, scientists and all around groundbreaking individuals in STEM that you don’t want to sleep on. She has served at both NASA and as a chief astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency, according to her website. Roberta Bondar — Neurologist, astronaut, photographerBondar was the second-ever Canadian to travel to space after Marc Garneau, and the first Canadian woman and neurologist in space. Saadia Muzaffar — Activist, author, tech entrepreneurIn 2012, Muzaffar founded TechGirls Canada, a hub for Canadian women in science, technology, engineering, and math. In 2017, she was featured in Canada 150 Women, a book about 150 of the most influential and groundbreaking women in Canada.

Source: thestar February 12, 2020 04:30 UTC