DiscoverSTEM: Girls Science Conference
DiscoverSTEM 2024
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 25-26, 2024
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. DiscoverSTE
Cost: The day cost is free! Meals on Saturday and lunch on Sunday will be provided Optional sleepover: $90
Topics: Pharmacy, Geotechnical Engineering, Microbiology, Engineering Design and More
Other Fun Activities: Swimming and Makerspace
Registration is Now Open. Please register for the group (grade 7-8 or grade 9-12) that matches your current grade.
Schedule
Saturday
|
Time |
Activity |
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9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Registration and Ice Breakers |
|
10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Workshops |
|
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
|
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
Games |
|
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Workshops |
|
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm |
Supper |
|
6:15 pm – 8:30 pm |
Swimming |
|
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm |
Makerspace |
|
10:00 pm |
Pick-Up |
|
11:00 pm |
Lights Out (overnighters) |
Sunday
|
Time |
Activity |
|
7:45 am |
Wake-Up Call (overnighters) |
|
8:30 am – 9:15 am |
Breakfast (overnighters) |
|
9:30 am – 10:00 am |
Sign-In at Engineering |
|
10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Workshops |
|
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
|
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
Workshops |
|
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm |
Slideshow and Sign Out |