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Go Eng Girl

Go Eng Girl is a unique opportunity for girls* in grades 5 to 10 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 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.

Event Information

When is it: Saturday, October 3rd, 9am-12pm

Who’s Invited: Girls* in grades 5-10, rooms will be split by grade

What’s Happening: A FREE event encouraging girls* to explore, create, and imagine themselves in engineering.

Where’s the Fun: Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON

How Can Everyone Join: We aim to make our events accessible and inclusive to all youth. If you require accommodations, please let us know during registration or reach out in advance by email, we’re happy to help!

Tentative Schedule

Time

Event

9:00-9:30 amSign-in, Engineering Project Expo, and Refreshments
9:30-10:00 amWelcome Remarks and Keynote Speaker
10:00-11:45 amEngineering Activity/Challenge
11:45 am-12:00 pmPick-up

Event Supporters

Registration

"*" indicates required fields

Photo / Video Consent*
I agree to allow Virtual Ventures of Carleton University and Actua, the National organization to which Virtual Ventures is a member, to photograph, audio record, video record, podcast and/or webcast my Child (digitally or otherwise) without charge; and to allow Virtual Ventures, Carleton University, event supporters, and Actua to copy, modify and distribute in print and online, those images that include my child in whatever appropriate way either of Virtual Ventures, Carleton University, event supporters and/or Actua sees fit without having to seek further approval. No names will be used in association with any images or recordings.

Participant Information

Participant Name*
Please note that food or snacks may be available at this event. If your child has any allergies or dietary needs, please let us know in advance!
We aim to make our events accessible and inclusive to all youth. If you require accommodations, please let us know, we’re happy to help!

Parent / Guardian Information

Parent / Guardian Name*
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