DiscoverSTEM: Girls Science Conference

DiscoverSTEM 2026

A unique 2 day workshop-based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math conference for girls in grades 7 to 12. DiscoverSTEM is open to all girls and female presenting youth.

General Information

Where:  University of Saskatchewan Main Campus Saskatoon

When: May 23-24, 2026

What: A unique 2 day workshop-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math conference for girls in grades 7-8 and grades 9-12. The workshops will be led by women in STEM who are passionate about their fields and want to share what they do and why. 

Purpose: Science is for everyone, but women are often under-represented. DiscoverSTEM aims to help girls discover, renew, or strengthen their passion for STEM fields as they enter and complete high school. 

Cost: The day cost is free! Meals on Saturday and lunch on Sunday will be provided. Optional sleepover: $100 

Topics: Geology, Engineering, Health Science, Agriculture, and More

Other Fun Activities: Swimming!

Schedule

Saturday

Time

Activity

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Sign in and Welcome

10:15 am – 11:00 am

Activity 1

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Activity 2

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch/break

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm

Activity 3

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Activity 4

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 

Snack/Outside break

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Activity 5

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Supper

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Swimming

10:00 pm

Pick-Up/Transfer to dorms (overnighters)

11:00 pm

Lights Out (overnighters)

 

Sunday

Time

Activity

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Wake up and Breakfast (overnighters)

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Sign-In at Engineering

10:15 am – 11:00 pm

Activity 7

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Activity 8

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Activity 9

3:00 pm

Slideshow and Pick up