WISE Ottawa wishes to thank the following companies for their sponsorship this year. Their financial support allows the WISE Executive the possibility of organizing interesting events for our members, and profiles their company for their support of women in science and engineering in the National Capital Region.

Our sincerest thanks!

Since	Our Sponsors
1997	Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations/ordre that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada and license the country's more than 160,000 professional engineers.
1997	Telesat Canada is a world leader in satellite communications and systems management. Based in Ottawa, Canada, the company operates a fleet of satellites for the provision of broadcast distribution and telecommunications services, and is a highly respected consultant and partner in satellite ventures around the world. Telesat has offices throughout Canada, in the United States and in Brazil.
1999	Encon is Canada's leading Professional Liability Underwriter. ENCON Insurance Managers is an underwriting management company which develops and administers insurance programs on behalf of its principals, insurers, and distributes them through retail agents and brokers in Canada.
2001	The NSERC/Nortel Joint Chair for Women in Science and Engineering in Ontario was established at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University in July, 1997. Dr. Monique Frize is the first person to hold this position. The Chair was established to encourage an increased participation of women in science and engineering education programs and in the workplace. The Chair Holder also acts as a role model and contact person for women in these fields.
2001	Conexant is a worldwide supplier of semiconductor solutions for the Personal Networking market, and Mindspeed Technologies, a Conexant business, is a leading provider of Internet infrastructure products. With annual revenue exceeding \\$1.1 billion and more than 6,500 employees, they drive innovations in a broad range of communications applications.
2002	Med-Eng Systems is the world leader in the research, design and manufacture of personal protective systems for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD, including Chem/Bio blast protection), Demining, Crowd Management and Body Temperature Control Systems. Med-Eng Systems was incorporated in 1981 and is proud to have its suits, helmets and tools trusted in over 130 countries and territories worldwide.
2004	Passport to Prosperity Increasing Career Education Work Experiences for Ontario’s High School Students OCRI, in participation with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, is striving to increase employer involvement in work experiences for secondary students. These opportunities provide students with alternate ways to learn about work and gain valuable experience. Please visit: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/job/passport/index.html for more information on the Passport to Prosperity campaign.