National Survey on Sexual Harassment in STEM Experiential Learning
Growing our Knowledge
1 in 2 students report experiencing sexual harassment or violence in an experiential learning opportunity. In STEM, women and gender-diverse learners face a disproportionate risk of sexual violence and harassment in experiential learning opportunities (co-ops, internships, labs, etc.).
However, without STEM-specific national data, it is difficult to understand the scope of the issue, identify where support is most needed, and develop effective prevention and response strategies.
This fall, At The Root is launching a national survey to better understand the landscape of sexual harassment in STEM experiential learning. This research will fill a significant knowledge gap by providing national data to advance gender equity and support systems change at the organizational, institutional, and policy levels.
The survey will be available in English and French.
About the Survey
The survey builds on foundational research on sexual harassment in experiential learning, workplace sexual harassment, and gender-based violence in post-secondary settings, including: the Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Project led by Possibility Seeds and licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0; the Respect at Work Project led by CREVAWC, researchers at the University of Toronto, and the Canadian Labour Congress; as well as the Survey on Sexual Misconduct at Work and the Survey on Individual Safety in the Postsecondary Student Population by Statistics Canada.
Spreading the Word
Help us reach students across the country and collect data that reflects the full diversity of experiences in STEM experiential learning. Share the survey with your networks using pre-drafted copy and graphics provided in our promotions kit.
Survey FAQ
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The survey is open to participants across Canada, including current students and recent graduates, post-secondary staff and faculty, and employers and experiential learning providers. If you have participated in, or supported, experiential learning opportunities for STEM students, we want to hear from you!
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The survey will be open from September 14 to October 12, 2026. A link to access the survey will be made available on this page.
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If you have questions about the survey, or want to learn more, please reach out to research@attherootproject.ca.
At the Root is funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.
