Girls and STEAM Summit

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What is the Girls and STEAM Summit?

Science World is excited to host our 9th annual Girls and STEAM Summit, presented by STEMCELL Technologies. 

The Summit is our most exciting Girls and STEAM event of the year as we bring together 300 participants with over 150 STEAM professionals and organizations for a day of hands-on learning, exploring and discovery. 

Don't miss this day of exploring STEAM careers with industry professionals.

What's Happening at the Summit

Get inspired by an incredible keynote speaker. 

Dive into hands-on STEAM experiences.

Meet industry professionals and learn about new careers.

Meet the local organizations making change in your area. 


2025 Keynote: The Sky Isn't the Limit

Be inspired by a cool keynote like Dr. Farah Alibay's talk this year at the Summit!

Many kids dream of becoming astronauts. But how do people actually end up working in space exploration? 

In this inspiring keynote, aerospace engineer Dr. Farah Alibay shares her journey as the daughter of immigrants who grew up in a small Quebec town, where a career in space exploration once seemed impossible.  

From studying at the University of Cambridge and MIT to her current work on robotic missions that explore the solar system, Dr. Alibay reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. She shares her career highlights and lessons in curiosity, teamwork, and perseverance that helped her through her toughest moments to reach incredible heights.

Her biggest message? Even if you’re not literally aiming for the stars, following your passion means the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning.


Past Keynote Speakers

Watch Past Keynotes

Past Workshops, Mentor Cafés & Showcase Booths

Workshops

Get hands on with professionals and learn what it is like to be a STEAM professional in Vancouver! In the past, participants have done everything from:

  • separating cells
  • extracting DNA
  • experimenting with Artificial Neural Networks
  • using Python
  • learning about sublimation patterns

No matter what your STEAM passion is, there’s always an exciting workshop to get involved with!

Mentor Café

Every year we have an incredible group of 40+ STEAM professionals signed up for the Mentor Café! Get to know what they do and what inspired them to go down their career path. We’ve had mentors from a wide range of organizations, including:

  • STEMCELL Technologies
  • BC Hydro
  • BCIT
  • Tsleil-Waututh Nation
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios
  • lululemon
  • OmniVita Custom Wealth Management
  • and many more!

Showcase Booths

The Showcase Booths are your chance to speak with Vancouver's leading STEAM organizations that build cities, create cutting-edge health technology, and more. We usually feature around 30 booths and they're one of the most popular parts of the day. You might find:

  • Robotics demonstrations
  • Making DNA bracelets
  • Maggot art
  • Superconductor demonstrations
  • Earthquake simulations
  • and many more!

Don’t forget to complete your Showcase Passport for a chance of some prizes.

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Thank You to our Generous Sponsors

Girls and STEAM would not be possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors:

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for future events, please reach out to Kate Church at [email protected].

Contact Us

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

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Survivors

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Egg BB

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Comet Crisp

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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T-Rex and Baby

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Buddy the T-Rex

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Geodessy

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Science Buddies

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Western Dinosaur

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.