Virtual Ventures is excited to offer a multitude of events to engage youth of all ages in STEM! Our events are typically offered on Saturdays. Join our mailing list to be notified when even registration opens.
Cosmic Odyssey
Wednesday, October 4th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at our all-girls* Cosmic Odyssey event! Girls in grades 6-8 are invited to join us in diving into the exciting realm of space and aerospace engineering through our fun hands-on activity. Get ready to ignite your curiosity and reach for the stars with us!
Go Eng Girl
Saturday, October 14th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Go Eng Girl is a unique opportunity for girls* in grades 7 to 12 to learn about careers in the exciting field of engineering. Carleton University hosts an annual event in October to engage participants in fun, hands-on design projects. Students and parents also have a chance to hear from current engineering students about what it’s like to study at Carleton!
*By saying girls, we recognize and welcome all self-identifying girls including cisgender and transgender girls and gender-diverse students in STEM. We also encourage and welcome Indigenous girls, racialized girls, and girls with disabilities.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
Wednesday, November 1st – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Take Our Kids to Work Day is a yearly event that provides high school students with the chance to step into the shoes of a working professional for a day. The Faculty of Engineering and Design is excited to host a day filled with hands-on activities and engaging experiences. Students with a parent who work at Carleton University are invited, and friends/family members in the community. The event is intended for grade 9 students however, we invite students in grades 9-12 to take part in this exciting day!