Are you a grade 11 girl who is curious about engineering? Want to see what university is like? Come to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for an overnight girls conferenceÌýMay 3rd - 5th!
The conference is an exciting opportunity for grade 11 girls to participate in hands-on workshops, explore the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, meet engineering students, compete in a design competition, and experience life in residence!Ìý
Applications are now openÌýfor the conference in May 2019!Ìý
Conference participants will have aÌýfull scheduleÌýof engineering challenges, workshops, and social activities.
Workshops: Explore the unique world of engineering through workshops presented by some amazing engineers in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Through these workshops, you will discover the variety of engineering careers, some amazing things engineers do and learn about what your life as an engineer could be like.Ìý
Design challenge:ÌýAfter learning about what engineers do you will get the chance to be an engineer for a day by competing in a design challenge!
You will be given a task to complete and receive a crash course in the engineering design cycle. Using your newly acquired knowledge, you will design and engineer a device to complete the task.
Residence Life:ÌýDuring the conference, you will be staying in a university residence. This will give youÌýa taste of what living in residence is like by staying in the rooms and eating in the cafeteria. You can also chat with current engineering undergraduate students about tips for living in residence!
If your application is accepted, you will receive an information package with further details including a packing list and pick-up/drop-off times.
For full details please visit: /catalyst/catalyst-grade-11-girls-conference