Women do it all and sometimes they do it in extreme environments, such as fighting fires, saving lives in remote locations, and working in the Arctic or in space. Come hear more about it at a Science Café at UFV’s Chilliwack campus library on Wed, Nov 26.
Science Cafés are casual, dynamic interactions between audiences and scientists. We’ll serve light refreshments & draw door prizes for library swag.
Event open to everyone! Help us meet sustainability goals. Bring a reuseable mug!
Featured Speakers:
Jelena Brcic, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Business
Dr. Jelena Brcic studies teams in extreme environments — from space crews to Search and Rescue — exploring coping, motivation, and psychological growth, with her latest work focusing on women in Canadian Search and Rescue.
Sandra Riches, Executive Director, BC AdventureSmart
As the executive director of BC AdventureSmart, Sandra Riches works closely with industry partners such as BC’s 78 search and rescue groups, comprised of 3,200 volunteers, as well as industry affiliates and stakeholders.
Kelsi Paul, Central Fraser Valley Search & Rescue
Search and Rescue volunteers play a vital role in keeping us safe, often working under extreme conditions and high stress. My conversation explores the experiences of women in Canadian Search and Rescue.
Krista Minar, Assistant Fire Chief, Chilliwack Fire Department
Krista Minar is the Assistant Fire Chief of Prevention, Chilliwack Fire Department & former Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Merritt for the 2021 Coldwater Floods. She is passionate about building strong teams and creating space for women in non-traditional & high-pressure environments.
Wed, Nov 26
11 am-1 pm
Chilliwack Library Flex Space
https://ufv.libcal.com/event/3954960?hs=a
For more information, contact Korina Gratton at korina.gratton@ufv.ca
11/27/2025