Girls and STEAM 2021

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Over 500 girls aged 11-13 joined us for the 2021 Girls and STEAM event!

On Saturday, November 6, 2021 future scientists, inventors and innovators joined us for the fourth annual Girls and STEAM—an action-packed day of virtual workshops and mentorship from professionals making incredible contributions to the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and math).

Neuroscientist and Science Communicator Dr. Samantha Yammine, aka @ScienceSam, and BC’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry delivered inspiring messages and whale researchers, video game designers and immunologists shared their experience and expertise.

We couldn’t have done this without the generous support of our partners who worked with us to produce engaging virtual workshops and mentorship panel discussions, as well as fantastic pre-recorded activities.

To discuss sponsorship of future Girls and STEAM events, please reach out to Julia Hodgkinson at jhodgkinson@scienceworld.ca.

Mentor Cafés

Mentor Cafés provide engaging, future-focused opportunities for girls to explore dream careers, connect with amazing scientists, researchers, science communicators, and mentors in STEAM, and meet like-minded peers.

Stay tuned for upcoming cafés!

Past Mentor Cafés

Spooky Science

The World of Video Games

Artificial Empathy

Secret Identities

Spooky Science

How does a forensic criminologist analyze evidence? What kind of findings does a cave and bat researcher unearth daily? What stories can blood tell us about our ever-changing world?

Feed your curiosities about spooky scientific careers and learn how you can embrace the spookier side of STEAM from real world professionals!

The World of Video Games

What career paths are available for you in the video game industry? What do video game designers work on daily? Let's find out!

Learn about the exciting world of video games from these STEAM mentors and role models who have been successful in the video game industry and and equip yourself with knowledge that can help you navigate the dynamic STEAM landscape.

Artificial Empathy

Can machines show empathy? Can an artificial intelligence be trained to react to our behaviour and emotions in a way that feels authentic?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in this exploration of empathy in artificial creations. Learn how inspiring STEAM professionals are studying empathy and the ways we as humans can consciously or unconsciously detect that it is there or not.

Secret Identities

What do an ultra-marathon runner, a DJ and a contortionist all have in common? They are all STEAM professionals!

Learn about the inspiring and wonderful ways STEAM professionals balance their careers with dynamic hobbies and side gigs in this exploration of “secret Identities,” and discover how you can embrace every part of yourself no matter your career choice.

Join our newsletter to hear about our next Girls and STEAM events.

Over 500 girls aged 11-13 joined us for the 2021 Girls and STEAM event!

Mentor Cafés

Stay tuned for upcoming cafés!

Past Mentor Cafés

Spooky Science

The World of Video Games

Artificial Empathy

Secret Identities

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